Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Charlotte North Carolina. 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.

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

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

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Charlotte NC Area Attractions

• Art Institute of Charlotte
• Bank of America Stadium - Carolina Panthers
• Carolinas Aviation Museum
• Carolinas Medical Center
• Charlotte Bobcats Arena - Charlotte Bobcats
• Charlotte Coliseum
• Charlotte Convention Center
• Charlotte Country Club
• Charlotte Merchandise Mart
• Charlotte Museum of History
• Charlotte Nature Museum
• Charlotte Plaza
• Charlotte Sports Center
• Discovery Place
• Downtown Charlotte
• Fine Museum
• First Presbyterian Church
• Freedom Park

Charlotte rental guide