Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Under 25? Everyone over 25 assumes you are an awkward and unpredictable risk behind the wheel. Ridiculous, you say, without taking your eyes off the road. But be sure to check with Carson City Nevada car rental companies about their specific policies. Some agencies require the driver to be at least 25 while other rental companies may allow younger drivers to rent for an additional fee. Have more than one driver? Be sure to ask if additional charges apply for more than one person driving the rental 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.

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

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Carson City NV Area Attractions

• Carson City Tourism Authority
• Carson Rehabilitation Center
• Carson Tahoe Hospital
• Children Museum
• Multicultural Festival
• Nevada State Capitol
• Nevada State Museum
• Nevada State Railroad Museum
• Silver & Snowflake Festival of Lights
• Western NV Community College
• Carson Ambulatory Surgery Center (1.33 miles)
• Fourth Ward School Museum (11.23 miles)
• Best and Belcher Mine Tour (11.74 miles)
• The Way It Was Museum (11.82 miles)
• Tahoe Tessie's Lake Tahoe Monster Museum (15.33 miles)
• Steamboat Villa Hot Springs Spa (15.91 miles)
• Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (16.96 miles)
• Tahoe Meadow Trail (18.14 miles)

Carson City rental guide