If your trip to Burgos is all organized but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Near the city center, Burgos Cathedral is one spot to consider putting on your must-see list. Museum of Human Evolution and Burgos Castle are also not far away and worth a pit stop.

You’ll want to check out nearby Covarrubias. What’s 20 miles when you have your very own ride? The journey there is half the fun! Colegiata de San Cosme y San Damian, Taller Artesano Yanez and Tower of Fernan Gonzalez alone make the drive out worth it. Castrojeriz is another wonderful option. It’s 25 miles away and boasts a range of intriguing things to see and do. Monastery of San Anton Ruins, Convent of Santa Clara and Church of Santo Domingo are only the start.

Shorelines can be great places for kite flying. If it’s a windy day, why not load the kids into the car and head off to Playa de Fuente Prior? It’s 2 miles from Burgos and is a wonderful place for some family fun.

If you like to get out and rub shoulders with new people, signing up for an event at Atapuerca Convention Center is a great idea. You’ll find it 0.4 miles from Burgos, so have a browse through the conference calendar and see if something grabs your attention.

Having your own car in Burgos will give you more flexibility to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you’re planning to escape town, explore the country laneways, and go where the wind blows. If that’s the case, collect the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and have a look at the cliffs in the surrounding area. If you’d rather experience the bright lights of the city, go for something small. Zooming around bumper-to-bumper traffic will be a lot less stressful in a compact or economy car.

First of all, there’s an impressive variety of both luxury and economy rental vehicles in Burgos. What you go with depends on how much you want to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick up an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need something to zip around town in at the cheapest price possible, maybe go for an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

You have to drive on the right side of the road in Burgos. Even though you may be comfortable with the traffic rules, it’s always wise to drive a little more carefully on roads that are unfamiliar.

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in Burgos, though you might struggle to score a spot in the busier streets. Booking a hotel that provides guests with parking will make things more convenient.

As with many cities, the roads are generally busy in the rush hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of around 179,000, traffic isn’t much of an issue in Burgos.

Speed limits vary across the city of Burgos, but generally range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Most residential zones have a maximum speed of 50km/h unless signed otherwise.

Generally, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may supply your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.

It is prohibited to use your cell phone while driving a car in Burgos, and you could also be issued a fine for simply handling your phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. However, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you stay focused on the road.

In Burgos, it’s an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.05%. If you plan to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, you’d be wise to leave your rental car behind.

Turning on a red light isn’t allowed in Burgos. Be on the lookout for traffic signs and lights so you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Seat belts should always be worn in Alfoz de Burgos. That being said, this rule may differ for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.