With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Martinsburg, 43 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be For the Kids, By George Children’s Museum, Wonderment Puppet Theater and Triple Brick Museum. Winchester is another popular option. It’s 43 miles away and has a range of fascinating things to do. Apple Blossom Mall, Jim Barnett Park and Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum are just the start.

Here for business-related reasons? You’ll be pleased to hear that Allegany County Fairgrounds has some awesome hotels, restaurants and cafés close by. You’ll find it 2 miles from Cumberland.

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With your own wheels, Cumberland is yours to discover. People visit this delightful city for a host of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have the perfect car for each of them. The top priority for big families is space. Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size car to an SUV. Travelers on a budget like the great gas mileage of our smaller rentals, such as a compact car or mini. If you’d like to make heads turn in Cumberland, check out our special category for a vehicle that will make any car aficionado go all tingly with excitement.

There’s plenty of choice when it comes to rental cars in Cumberland. From SUVs with space to spare to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what activities you plan on doing. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need much more than an engine and four wheels. What type of car will it be this time?

Before you get behind the wheel in Cumberland, familiarize yourself with the local traffic laws. From rules about turning at red lights to cell phone regulations, here’s all you need to know:

You’ll have to keep right while driving in Cumberland. Also, take some extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with local driving habits, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

You’ll discover no shortage of places to park your car in Cumberland. Even in the heart of the action, there’s often a space right where you need it.

As with many destinations, you can expect more traffic in the early and late rush hours. However, due to its smaller population of about 20,100, traffic isn’t a huge concern in Cumberland.

Most residential zones in Cumberland have a 35mph speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits generally range between 20mph and 70mph.

In most cases, your car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to local law enforcement agencies so they can issue a fine directly to you.

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you can lawfully use your cell phone while driving a car in Cumberland. Just make sure you keep focused on the road.

While operating a vehicle in Cumberland, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.08%. Planning to have a drink or two with lunch or dinner? Consider using a ride-sharing service or taking a taxi.

Yes, drivers may turn on a red light in Cumberland. However, before you do you are required to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Proceed only when your way is clear of approaching traffic.

You bet. However, there may be exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation networks.