Smarter Car Renting

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

•  Fear of the Unknown: Unfamiliar with the streets of Norfolk? Consider adding a GPS navigation system to your rental. GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to a number of Norfolk attractions and businesses, and is offered by almost all Norfolk car rental agencies. The GPS helps you navigate like some mythical Greek God of Navigation! You can also add your own portable GPS on your handy windshield sucker, but remember to take it all with you when you turn in the car at the end of your trip.

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

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

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Norfolk VA Area Attractions

• Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
• Chrysler Hall
• Chrysler Museum
• DePaul Medical Center
• Hampton Roads Naval Museum
• Harbor Park
• Hunter House Victorian Museum
• Mac Arthur Memorial Museum
• National Maritime Center Nauticus
• Norfolk Scope Arena
• Norfolk State University
• Providence Bible College
• Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
• Virginia Wesleyan College
• Virginia Zoo
• Maryview Medical Center (3.58 miles)
• Advanced Technology Institute (5.70 miles)
• Regent University (5.93 miles)

Norfolk rental guide