If your trip to Beaumont is all organized but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Near the city center, Julie Rogers Theatre is one attraction to consider adding to your must-see list. If you still have some room on your travel itinerary, Gator Country and Riverfront Park will keep you entertained as well.

You’ll want to check out nearby Orange. What’s 20 miles when you’ve got a set of wheels? The drive itself is half the fun! Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center ought to be at the top of your to-do list here. Heritage House Museum and Stark Museum of Art are also not to be missed. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Lake Charles, 55 miles away. If you only see one thing here, make sure it’s Lauberge Casino Lake Charles. (But we’re also huge fans of Isle of Capri Casino Lake Charles and L’Auberge du Lac Casino.)

Having your own set of wheels in Beaumont will give you the freedom to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you’d like to skip town, cruise down the open road, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, pick up the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and explore the sandy shores in the surrounding area. If you just want to experience the bright lights of the city, opt for something small. Zooming around bustling streets and heavy traffic will be much less stressful in a compact or economy car.

There’s loads of choice when it comes to rental cars in Beaumont. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to easy-to-park compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what activities you plan on doing. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than an engine and four wheels. The choice is yours.

In Beaumont, you’ll need to stick to the right side. When traveling someplace new, it’s always a wise idea to rent a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can concentrate on the road and save worrying about gear changes.

Parking in Beaumont is a piece of cake. There’s no need to keep driving around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking to choose from.

As the population of Beaumont is approximately 118,100, you won’t experience too much difficulty with traffic congestion. However, main roads generally get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

There are. In Beaumont, speed limits range from 25mph to 80mph. Residential zones have a default speed limit of 30mph unless marked otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Otherwise, it may supply your contact information to local authorities so the fine is sent directly to you.

As with many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while driving around Beaumont. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just ensure you maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Beaumont is 0.08%. If you’re planning a big night on the town, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Road rules in Beaumont allow drivers at a red light to turn into the lane nearer to them, without waiting for it to turn green. Before doing so, the vehicle must stop completely and the driver must check that the way is clear before proceeding.

By law everyone must wear a seat belt. Although, there may be exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation systems.