Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

•  Many States, One Car: If renting a car for a longer road trip, check with the car rental companies in Shakopee, Minnesota 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!

•  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.

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Shakopee MN Area Attractions

• Canterbury Park
• Murphy's Landing (1.80 miles)
• Valleyfair Amusement Park (3.75 miles)
• Raceway Park (4.25 miles)
• Mystic Lake Celebrity Palace (5.47 miles)
• Hyland Lake Park Reserve (7.35 miles)
• Downtown Bloomington (7.86 miles)
• Lake Minnetonka Regional Park (9.47 miles)
• Edinborough Park (10.99 miles)
• Fairview Southdale Hospital (11.47 miles)
• Noerenberg Memorial Gardens (11.75 miles)
• Methodist Hospital (12.06 miles)
• Pavek Museum of Broadcasting (13.40 miles)
• Bakken Library and Museum (14.09 miles)
• Chain of Lakes (14.12 miles)
• Hennepin Technical College (14.40 miles)
• Underwater Adventures (14.50 miles)
• Creekside Cafe (15.40 miles)

Shakopee rental guide