Are you planning a vacation or getaway and renting a car and staying in a hotel and would like to hear about the experiences and tips that other travelers have come up with?
Practical tips for staying in a hotel and/or renting a car
Need an extra plastic bag for a wet swim suit or dirty laundry - Look under the plastic bag in the trash can. Hotel house-keepers sometimes leave extra linings there.
Use an Altoids can to take hotel sized soap with you - It will keep wet soap from messing up your travel kit.
Concerned about security in a single story motel? - Keep your car keys on the nightstand and park your car near your room. If someone is trying to break in, just press the panic button on the remote key and the car's alarm will chase the intruder away.
Returning to the same Hotel? - Ask the housekeepers what the best rooms are. If the room is empty, they'll show it to you. Write down the room number and request it for your next stay.
Rent a car with a license plate from the same you are driving - Request a same state license plate from the rental car company as police are more apt to give a traffic ticket to a driver from out of state.
Use local Rental car companies - Don't be reluctant to use the local rental car companies in the countries you are visiting. Often times they may be more convenient and faster in getting your car.
Carefully inspect the rental car for damages before driving off - Include checking out the car's roof top, especially if you are renting in a surfing destination.
Traveling with a pet - Some hotels put people with a pet in a smoking room. If you have an allergic reactions, request a non-smoking room.
Traveling with a lot of devices that need charging - Take along a power strip to plug in your electrical equipment to keep them all together to avoid leaving them behind, especially on international travel where you would need only one outlet adapter and voltage converter.
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