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 New Haven, Connecticut 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!

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in New Haven Connecticut. 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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New Haven CT Area Attractions

• Albertus Magnus College
• Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
• Center Church
• Connecticut Children's Museum
• Hospital of Saint Raphael
• New Haven Free Public Library
• Peabody Museum of Natural History
• Powder House Day
• Southern Connecticut State University
• Trinity Church
• United Church
• West Rock Ridge State Park
• Yale University
• Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Yale Field (1.92 miles)
• Quiley Stadium (2.03 miles)
• Connecticut Healthcare System (2.57 miles)
• VA Connecticut Healthcare (2.58 miles)

New Haven rental guide