Smarter Car Renting

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

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

•  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.

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

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Golden CO Area Attractions

• Astor House Museum
• Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum
• Colorado School of Mines
• Coors Brewing Company
• Golden Gate Canyon State Park
• Golden Pioneer Museum
• Heritage Square
• Mother Cabrini Shrine
• Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
• White Ranch Park
• Dinosaur Ridge (4.01 miles)
• Keystone Resort & Conference Center (4.56 miles)
• Red Rocks Amphitheatre (4.80 miles)
• Crystal Palace Antiques (5.43 miles)
• Colorado School of Trades (5.64 miles)
• Colorado Christian University - Lakewood Campus (6.47 miles)
• Exempla Lutheran Medical Center (6.62 miles)
• Lakewood Surgical Center (6.86 miles)

Golden rental guide