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 San Marcos, Texas 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!

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

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in San Marcos 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.

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San Marcos TX Area Attractions

• Central Texas Medical Center
• Redwood Arena
• San Marcos Treatment Center
• Southwest Texas State University
• Texas State University - San Marcos
• Cotton Eyed Joe's (13.89 miles)
• Gristmill River Restaurant (13.94 miles)
• Gruene Hall (13.94 miles)
• Guadalupe Outpost (14.75 miles)
• New Braunfels Conservation Soc (15.29 miles)
• Palace Heights Antiques Mall (15.53 miles)
• Mckenna Memorial Hospital (15.88 miles)
• Schlitterbahn Waterpark (16.08 miles)
• Oscar Galvan - Fine Art (16.20 miles)
• Lindheimer House (16.41 miles)
• New Braunfels Museum of Art (16.53 miles)
• New Braunfels Art League (16.59 miles)
• Randolph Oaks Golf Course (16.63 miles)

San Marcos rental guide