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 Decatur? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Decatur attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Decatur 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.

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Decatur or East Podunkville. The last renter may have pulled in after a meteor shower! Prior scratches, dents, and other vehicle damage can cause extra headaches and costs if not noted before you leave the rental car lot. If you see any damage on the car's exterior and interior before you leave, make sure it's noted on the rental car papers, and point it out to an agency employee. This will resolve any questions that could arise when you return. And avoid meteor showers.

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

• Agnes Scott College
• DeKalb Medical Center
• DeVry University - Georgia
• Georgia Perimeter College
• Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta
• Theatre Decatur
• Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Voorhees College
• East Lake Golf Club (1.63 miles)
• Emory University (2.19 miles)
• Candler Park Golf Course (2.47 miles)
• Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (2.55 miles)
• Victor H. Kriegshaber House (3.14 miles)
• Inman Park Trolley Barn (3.50 miles)
• Jimmy Carter Library & Museum (3.62 miles)
• Ebenezer Baptist Church (4.26 miles)
• Atlanta Botanical Gardens (4.39 miles)
• Atlanta Medical Center (4.46 miles)

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