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

•  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.

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

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Iowa City IA Area Attractions

• Carver-Hawkeye Arena - University of Iowa
• Kinnick Stadium - University of Iowa
• Mercy Hospital
• University of Iowa
• University of Iowa Hospital
• University of Iowa Museum-Art
• Heritage Museums (2.66 miles)
• Iowa Children's Museum (5.02 miles)
• Amana Colonies (20.95 miles)
• National Czech and Slovak Museum (22.59 miles)
• American Gallery of Vedic Art (22.61 miles)
• Science Station (23.31 miles)
• Mercy Medical Center (23.36 miles)
• Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (23.49 miles)
• Coe College (23.83 miles)
• St Luke's Hospital (23.84 miles)
• Rosebud Gallery and Gardens (24.18 miles)
• Mount Mercy College (24.99 miles)

Iowa City rental guide