Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Norwalk 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.

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Norwalk? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Norwalk attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Norwalk 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.

•  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.

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Norwalk CA Area Attractions

• Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• College Hospital (1.83 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Bellflower (2.87 miles)
• Big Doughnut in Bagel Disguise (3.02 miles)
• Downey Regional Medical Center (3.41 miles)
• Bellflower Medical Center (3.45 miles)
• World's Oldest Operating Mcdonald's (3.43 miles)
• Biola University (3.78 miles)
• Rancho Los Amigos Center (4.48 miles)
• Suburban Medical Center (4.65 miles)
• Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (4.72 miles)
• La Palma Intercommunity Hospital (4.85 miles)
• Lakewood Regional Medical Center (4.89 miles)
• Whittier Hospital Medical Center (5.51 miles)
• Science Education Adventure (5.71 miles)
• Whittier College (5.83 miles)
• Movieland Wax Museum (6.18 miles)

Norwalk rental guide