If your trip to Braintree is all booked but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Enjoy new adventures without having to venture far. You’ll find Braintree Municipal Golf Course and General Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace not far from the center of this neighborhood.

Be sure to stop by Weymouth and Braintree while you’re here. Set aside enough time to explore — there’s loads to keep you occupied. Head 3 miles from Braintree and you’ll be in Weymouth. Alternatively, Braintree is 0.1 miles away.

There’s nothing as magical as being beside the ocean at twilight. Take a leisurely drive to Revere Beach and catch sight of the sun’s rays dancing on the water before it vanishes into the horizon. You’ll find this gorgeous beach 15 miles from Braintree.

If you have some important work-related business to attend to in Braintree, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending loads of time in a major convention center. If that’s the case, you might want to hear about some of the ones that have hotels, cafés and restaurants nearby:

• South Shore Music Circus (10 miles away).
• Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (10 miles away).
• Hancock Conference Center (11 miles away).

City driving or getting off the beaten track? If you chose the former for your upcoming vacation in Braintree, we’d suggest a cost-effective car such as a compact, economy, or hybrid. They’re easy on the credit card and great at navigating in and out of tight lanes. If you opted for the latter, a four-wheel drive will better meet your needs. This larger ride has loads of room to store all the gear you need to explore the landscapes around Randolph. Whatever you choose, you’ll have access to a collection of awesome cars on CarRentals.com.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a great range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles on offer in Braintree. What you end up going with is largely dependent on what you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not pick a high-end SUV, or perhaps an upmarket medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you’re just after a car to get you around town at the cheapest price possible, go for an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

You’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Braintree. Even though it may seem similar to home, it’s always smart to drive a little more carefully in new and unfamiliar destinations.

It can be tough to get a car space in Braintree. Once you get your hands on one, be sure to take note of the signage. Overstaying the permitted time limit or parking where you’re not supposed to can take a big chunk out of your vacation budget.

A great thing about traveling to a smaller city like Boston is less traffic — and you won’t find much of it in the neighborhood of Braintree. However, you may still run into busier road conditions as people come and go from work.

The speed limits in the neighborhood of Braintree are like the rest of Boston, ranging from 20mph to 65mph. To ensure safety for all road users, a default speed limit of 30mph applies to most residential zones.

One of two things will happen. Your rental car company may bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Alternatively, it may forward your contact details to local authorities so the fine is issued to you directly.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving a car in Braintree, and you may even be charged a fine for just holding a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

While driving in Braintree, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.08%. Planning to have a glass or two of wine while you’re out? Consider taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Yes, drivers can turn on a red light in Braintree. But before doing so, you have to stop the car completely. Continue only when the lane you are turning into is clear.

Although there are some exceptions, seat belts must be worn when the vehicle is in motion in Boston.