Smarter Car Renting

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

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

•  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.

•  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 Thousand Oaks California 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.

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Thousand Oaks CA Area Attractions

• California Lutheran University
• Los Robles Regional Med Center
• California Art Institute (0.33 miles)
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (6.20 miles)
• Simi Valley Hospital & Health Care (9.76 miles)
• Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village (10.71 miles)
• St John's Pleasant Valley Hospital (11.40 miles)
• Malibu Creek State Park (11.53 miles)
• Motion Picture & Tel Hospital (11.64 miles)
• Pepperdine University (12.08 miles)
• West Hills Hospital & Medical Center (12.09 miles)
• Malibu Pier (12.73 miles)
• Malibu Colony (13.00 miles)
• Camarillo Premium Outlets (13.32 miles)
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills (14.29 miles)
• Old Trapper's Lodge Statues (15.23 miles)
• Cadillac Shaped Building (15.83 miles)
• Northridge Hospital Medical Center (17.82 miles)

Thousand Oaks rental guide