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 Newport Beach 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.

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Newport Beach or East Podunkville. The last renter may have pulled in after a meteor shower! Prior scratches, dents, and other vehicle damage can cause extra headaches and costs if not noted before you leave the rental car lot. If you see any damage on the car's exterior and interior before you leave, make sure it's noted on the rental car papers, and point it out to an agency employee. This will resolve any questions that could arise when you return. And avoid meteor showers.

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Newport Beach California. By booking your car early, you can avoid last minute rate increases. It can also help assure your desired vehicle-type will be available at high demand car rental locations.

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Newport Beach CA Area Attractions

• Noah Fine Arts (1.17 miles)
• Goat Hill Tavern Auto Museum (1.57 miles)
• Mesa Verde Convalescent Hospital (1.57 miles)
• Costa Mesa Historical Society (1.65 miles)
• College Hospital Costa Mesa (2.50 miles)
• Orange County Fair & Exposition Center (3.26 miles)
• Costa Mesa Speedway (3.43 miles)
• Vanguard University of Southern California (3.48 miles)
• Orange Coast College (3.74 miles)
• Hoag Health Center (4.40 miles)
• Huntington Beach Surfing (4.98 miles)
• Bren Events Center (5.15 miles)
• Irvine Museum (5.49 miles)
• Orange County Museum of Art (5.53 miles)
• Fuller Theological Seminary (5.71 miles)
• Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (5.91 miles)
• Huntington Beach Skatepark (5.91 miles)
• Palace Park (6.17 miles)

Newport Beach rental guide