Smarter Car Renting

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

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

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

•  Damaged: Always carefully eyeball your vehicle before leaving the rental agency, whether you're in Greenville 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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Greenville SC Area Attractions

• Bon Secours St Francis Health System
• Furman University
• Greenville Memorial Hospital
• Greenville Zoo
• BI-LO Center (1.14 miles)
• Haywood Mall (2.97 miles)
• Timmons Arena - Furman University (7.71 miles)
• Southern Wesleyan University (22.85 miles)
• Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic (25.64 miles)
• University of South Carolina - Spartanburg (25.67 miles)
• Anderson Mall (26.47 miles)
• Wofford College (26.54 miles)
• Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (26.54 miles)
• Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (26.55 miles)
• Anderson University (27.05 miles)
• Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center (27.18 miles)
• Anderson Area Medical Center (27.43 miles)
• Converse College (27.54 miles)

Greenville rental guide