Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

•  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 Durango before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Durango 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.

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Durango CO Area Attractions

• Fort Lewis College
• San Juan Skyway (37.47 miles)
• Sleep Disorder Center (38.40 miles)
• Lifecourse Immediate Care Center (38.56 miles)
• Southwest Memorial Hospital (39.02 miles)
• Four Corners Ambulatory Surgery (39.70 miles)
• Farmington Museum (40.30 miles)
• E 3 Children's Museum (41.98 miles)
• Wal-Art Gallery (42.29 miles)
• San Juan Regional Medical Center (42.73 miles)
• Telluride Historical Museum (45.64 miles)
• Telluride Conference Center (46.40 miles)
• Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park (51.85 miles)

Durango rental guide