Smarter Car Renting

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

•  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.

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Houston Texas. 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 Houston 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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Houston TX Area Attractions

• Adventure Bay Water Theme Park
• Astrodome Museum
• Autry Court - Rice University
• Bayou City Art Festival
• Bayou Place
• Bear Creek War Monument
• Beer Can House
• Burke Baker Planetarium
• Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
• Children's Museum of Houston
• Christus St Joseph Hospital
• Cockrell Butterfly Center
• Contemporary Arts Museum
• Downtown Aquarium
• Downtown Houston
• Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
• George R. Brown Convention Center
• Glenwood Cemetery

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