If your trip to Cottonwood is all sorted out but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Near the city center, Verde Canyon Railroad is one sight you might like to put on your to-do list. If you still have some room on that itinerary, Historic Old Town Cottonwood and Dead Horse Ranch State Park will keep you occupied too.

Make sure the gas tank is full, because there are some great reasons to get out and go exploring beyond Cottonwood. They include Bell Rock in Sedona — an appealing road-trip destination just 17 miles away. Want another reason to head there? Chapel of the Holy Cross is also within close reach.

Making your way to Cottonwood for business-related reasons? After an exhausting day of mingling and making new connections, you might find your stomach is ready for food. Thankfully, these convention centers are close to some terrific restaurants and cafés:

• Lawrence Memorial Hall (5 miles away).
• Chief Surgeon’s House (5 miles away).

No other mode of transportation can give you freedom and flexibility like your own car. Whatever the reason for your stay in Cottonwood, CarRentals.com has a terrific range of vehicles to choose from. Heading to the city with your sweetheart? Get cozy by going for a convertible. Fun to drive and easy to park in tight spots, you’ll love sitting alongside each other in one of these little rides. A full-size car is a good choice for large families. There’s loads of space for everyone and you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. If you’re traveling for business, a premium car will take you from one meeting to the next in sophisticated style.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an amazing road trip around Cottonwood, a roomy SUV could be the best solution. If you’d like the cheapest price possible and plan on doing a lot of city driving, an economy car is a clever pick. All you have to do is decide what’s going to be the best fit, load up the car, and clock up those miles.

There’s a bit more to getting on the road in Cottonwood than simply jumping in the driver’s seat and turning the ignition. Brush up on the most important local traffic regulations here:

In Cottonwood, you’ll have to stick to the right side. When exploring a new place, it’s always a wise idea to rent a vehicle with automatic transmission. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

If you’d like to leave your car downtown and explore the area on foot, we don’t expect you’ll have a problem nabbing a spot. Just be sure to pay attention to the parking signs and obey the rules. You don’t want to ruin an exciting day out with a fine.

Since the population of Cottonwood is about 11,800, you probably won’t have much trouble with traffic. That being said, city center streets generally get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Normally your chosen rental car company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes. Otherwise, they may share your information with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.