Smarter Car Renting

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

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Miami Florida. 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.

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Miami 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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Miami FL Area Attractions

• Adamar Fine Arts
• American Airlines Arena - Miami Heat
• Art Museum At Fiu
• Art-deco District
• BankUnited Center - Miami Hurricanes
• Baptist Hospital of Miami
• Barnacle State Historic Site
• Bayfront Park Amphitheater
• Calder Race Course
• Calle 8
• Carlos Albizu University
• Coopertown Airboat Tours
• Dadeland Mall
• Downtown Miami
• Freedom Tower
• Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Kendall Ice Arena
• Kendall Regional Medical Center

Miami rental guide