Next month I will go to Houston, USA for business. Is it troublesome to pick up and return the car? I have never driven a car before, so what should I pay attention to if I drive it myself ?

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Renting a car in the United States is very convenient. After getting off the plane and exiting the arrival gate, there are shuttle buses that will take you to the car rental area for free. The rental companies are concentrated in one area, so it's just a short 5-minute bus ride. Upon arrival, you can go to the various rental companies to complete the paperwork. Since the full amount has already been prepaid, you only need to present your driver's license, translation documents (no notarization required), passport, and credit card. After a $300 pre-authorization, you can then pick up the car. We rented an MPV, and because there are toll roads in Houston, we were required to purchase a week-long PLATEPASS for $51.87 including tax. It felt worth it because the wait times at toll booths during peak hours can be very long. Having a U.S. SIM card for our phone and using Google Maps made everything very convenient. Returning the car was also easy, taking just one minute, with a simple check by the staff. It's important to note that smoking is prohibited in the car, so smokers should be aware.

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