If your trip to Bismarck is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Stop by Kirkwood Mall. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on many visitors’ to-do lists. If you still have space on that itinerary, North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum and Missouri River will keep you on the go too.

If you want to find out what else there is to see in the area, Beulah is a wonderful place to check out. You’ll locate it 60 miles from Bismarck.

Having your own car in Bismarck will give you more freedom to go wherever you want at your leisure. Maybe you’d like to escape town, hit the highway, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, collect the keys to one of our SUVs and explore the beautiful prairies in the surrounding area. If you just want to experience the bright lights of the city, opt for something small. Zooming around bumper-to-bumper traffic will be much less stressful in an economy or compact car.

There’s loads of choice when it comes to rental cars in Bismarck. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to economy rides that are a snap to park, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on how much you want to spend and what you intend to do. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need more than four wheels and a gas pedal. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this time?

You’ll find loads of places to park the car in Bismarck. Even in the thick of the action, there’s often a space right where you need it.

Since the population of Bismarck is only 71,200, you won’t experience too much difficulty with traffic congestion. However, city center streets usually get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Speed limits vary in Bismarck, but generally range from 25mph to 55mph. Most residential zones have a maximum speed of 25mph unless indicated otherwise.

Generally speaking, your chosen car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes. Or they may provide your contact details to local authorities, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.

You’re allowed to use your cell phone when cruising around Bismarck. However, we recommend waiting until you get to your destination, or pulling over in a safe spot, before making that call.

In Bismarck, it’s illegal to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.08%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave your rental car at your hotel.

Road rules in Bismarck allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without waiting for it to turn green. Before making the maneuver, the car must come to a complete stop and the driver must check that the lane is clear before moving on.

In short, yes. However, there may be exceptions for certain vehicles run by public transportation systems.