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Tuscaloosa is located in the west central part of Alabama on the Black Warrior River. The city is the center of industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for the West Alabama region. Best known as the home of The University of Alabama, a Tuscaloosa rent a car is a great way to get around and see all that this college town has to offer. Look for great deals on Tuscaloosa car rentals and save time and money to explore popular attractions like Capital Park, Bryant-Denny Stadium, President's Mansion, Gorgas House, The Coliseum, or Moundville Archeological Park, see a University of Alabama football game or take a scenic drive and have a picnic along River Road Park. The city is served by Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, which primarily serves general aviation. Most visitors arrive at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, located about 53 miles away, or the much larger and busier Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located 210 miles away in Atlanta, Georgia. If you fly into Birmingham, car rentals are provided in terminal by Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, National, Avis, and Hertz. Try Thrifty for the best prices, followed by Enterprise and Dollar. If you fly into Atlanta, cars are provided via complementary shuttle by E-Z Rent a Car, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Hertz, and Avis. Try E-Z Rent a Car for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and National. Most of the major chains available at the airports also offer additional Tuscaloosa car rentals downtown, usually for better rates than those at the airport. Try Enterprise for the best deals. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Tuscaloosa rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).