Smarter Car Renting

Here are car rental tips from the road trip-seasoned editors of RoadsideAmerica.com:

•  Credit Cards for Pick-Up: Many agencies require a credit card upon pick-up. Yes, Opie, we live in that kind of world. So make sure you are in good standing with your "plastic." Call the car rental agency in Laguna Niguel before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Under 25? Everyone over 25 assumes you are an awkward and unpredictable risk behind the wheel. Ridiculous, you say, without taking your eyes off the road. But be sure to check with Laguna Niguel California car rental companies about their specific policies. Some agencies require the driver to be at least 25 while other rental companies may allow younger drivers to rent for an additional fee. Have more than one driver? Be sure to ask if additional charges apply for more than one person driving the rental car.

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Laguna Niguel? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Laguna Niguel attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Laguna Niguel car rental agencies. The GPS helps you navigate like some mythical Greek God of Navigation! You can also add your own portable GPS on your handy windshield sucker, but remember to take it all with you when you turn in the car at the end of your trip.

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Laguna Niguel CA Area Attractions

• Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center (2.91 miles)
• South Coast Medical Center (3.12 miles)
• Mission San Juan Capistrano (3.23 miles)
• Doheny State Beach (4.95 miles)
• Saddleback Memorial Medical Center (5.31 miles)
• San Clemente Hospital (5.89 miles)
• Heritage Hill Historical Park (8.25 miles)
• Wild Rivers Water Park (9.34 miles)
• Irvine Medical Center (9.92 miles)
• Concordia University (10.55 miles)
• Irvine Valley College (11.17 miles)
• Bren Events Center (11.88 miles)
• Palace Park (12.46 miles)
• Irvine Museum (13.21 miles)
• Fuller Theological Seminary (13.61 miles)
• Orange County Fair & Exposition Center (14.47 miles)
• Spirit Life Bible College (14.53 miles)
• Goat Hill Tavern Auto Museum (14.60 miles)

Laguna Niguel rental guide