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

•  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.

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Lakewood Colorado. 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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Lakewood CO Area Attractions

• American Medical Center
• Artistic Beauty College
• Colorado Christian University - Lakewood Campus
• Colorado School of Trades
• Crystal Palace Antiques
• Keystone Resort & Conference Center
• Lakewood Surgical Center
• Rocky Mountain College of Art
• Pepsi Center - Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche (3.46 miles)
• INVESCO Field @ Mile High- Denver Broncos (3.49 miles)
• Denver Mint (3.91 miles)
• Exempla Lutheran Medical Center (4.48 miles)
• Children's Museum of Denver (4.51 miles)
• Museo de Las Americas (4.70 miles)
• Ocean Journey (4.79 miles)
• Metropolitan State College of Denver (4.87 miles)
• Denver Health Medical Center (5.10 miles)
• Six Flags Elitch Gardens (5.16 miles)

Lakewood rental guide