Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Many States, One Car: If renting a car for a longer road trip, check with the car rental companies in Denver, Colorado to see if they have policies about crossing state lines that affect the final rate you pay. May be no effect, but don't assume you can crisscross the globe with unlimited mileage impunity. There may be a GPS tracker in the car!

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Denver rental car reservation. Nothing too crazy, though. If you are in need of an infant or toddler car seat, navigation system, ski rack or more, be sure to make note of it when booking online. Keep in mind that requests are not guaranteed and additional fees may apply.

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

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Denver CO Area Attractions

• Arabian Horse Trust
• Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral
• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
• Cheesman Park
• Cherry Creek Arts Festival
• Children's Hospital
• Children's Museum of Denver
• City Park
• Civic Center Park
• Colorado Governor's Mansion
• Colorado State Capitol Building
• Coors Field - Colorado Rockies
• Denver Botanic Gardens
• Denver Coliseum
• Denver Health Medical Center
• Denver Mint
• Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• Denver Public Library

Denver rental guide