Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Special Requests: Special requests can be noted at the time you make your Sunrise Beach 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.

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

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Sunrise Beach 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.

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Sunrise Beach MO Area Attractions

• Temple On the Lake Resort (7.12 miles)
• Lake Edge Resort (7.22 miles)
• Prime Spot Resort (7.22 miles)
• Point Breeze Resort (7.22 miles)
• Paradise Cove Resort (7.37 miles)
• Kapilana Beach Resort (7.42 miles)
• Lake Chateau Resort Inn (7.45 miles)
• Lake Chalet Resort and Vacation (7.46 miles)
• Compass Pointe Resort (7.72 miles)
• Kay Lynn Resort (7.75 miles)
• Sunset Beach Resort (8.18 miles)
• Tan-Tar-A Resorts (8.27 miles)
• Missouri State Park (32.09 miles)
• Laclede History Society Museum (34.77 miles)
• Breech Regional Medical Center (36.88 miles)
• Metro Business College (40.85 miles)
• Capital Region Medical Center (41.67 miles)
• Lincoln University of Missouri (42.19 miles)

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