If your trip to Comox is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. It’s one sight you’ll find on travelers’ must-do lists. Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park and Comox Air Force Museum are also nearby and worth checking out.

Time to see what these wheels can do and venture out to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Just 18 miles away, a day trip here is a no-brainer. Looking for an excuse to check it out? Boomerang Ski Lift and Ozone Lift Ski Lift ought to be enough reason. If you need any more convincing, also think about Green Chair Ski Lift.

Rent some wheels and enjoy Comox your way. Love to head out into some nature? Choose a full-size car. This vehicle is ideal for those after outdoor adventure. Just want to get from A to B and traveling lightly? If you’re not planning on driving very far, a fuel-efficient mini is a great option.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a broad range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles on offer in Comox. What you end up going with depends on what you’re willing to spend as well as what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you’re splashing out, why not pick up an elite SUV, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you just need a car to zip around town in as efficiently as possible, stick with a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

You’ll need to keep right while driving in Comox. Not only that, exercise a little extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

You’ll find lots of places to leave your rental car in Comox. Even in the thick of the action, there’s often a spot right where you need it.

In the city of Comox, speed limits range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Most built-up areas have a maximum speed limit of 50km/h unless posted otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen rental car company will bill the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may supply your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine straight to you.

As is the case in many places, regular cell phone usage is not allowed while driving in Comox. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Comox is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Traffic laws in Comox allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without having to wait for a green signal. Before turning, the vehicle must come to a total stop and the driver must check that the lane is clear before moving on.

They sure are. However, there are a few exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation systems.