Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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 Napa 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.

•  Car Types: When selecting a car type, remember it's not just about how cool you'll appear. The car selection page details show an average of how many people and how many pieces of luggage can comfortably fit in each car type. Pay attention to the specifics to be certain they meet your needs before booking.

•  Leave Nothing Behind: At a road trip's end, we find we've accumulated souvenirs, kitschy mementoes, and piles of brochures from tourist attractions. These treasures prove you really traveled -- that it wasn't just some wacky delusion. When dropping off your rental car, carefully check every door pocket, drink holder and storage bin for these keepsakes. The rental car company sure doesn't have any use for them.

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Napa CA Area Attractions

• Balloons Above the Valley
• Eagle Vines Golf Club
• Laird Family Estate
• Mumm Napa
• Napa State Hospital
• Silverado Trail Wineries
• St. Supery Vineyards & Winery
• Veterans Home of California (7.24 miles)
• Vintner's Golf Club (7.43 miles)
• Train Town (8.97 miles)
• La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi (10.32 miles)
• Six Flags Marine World (11.58 miles)
• Sutter Solano Medical Center (12.37 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vallejo (12.44 miles)
• Niebaum Coppola Winery (12.64 miles)
• Jelly Belly Factory Tour (12.76 miles)
• California Specialty Hospital (13.09 miles)
• Long Vineyards (13.16 miles)

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