If your trip to Duluth is all sorted out but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Sugarloaf Mills. It’s one sight you’ll find on most travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have some room on your itinerary, Gwinnett Place Mall and Mega Mart will keep you occupied as well.

If you want to take a day trip out of Duluth, Downtown Decatur, 17 miles away, is a no-brainer. Popular attractions here include Decatur Courthouse and DeKalb History Center Museum. Located 20 miles away, Cumberland is another area with lots going on. Spend your day soaking up Truist Park and Cumberland Mall here.

Toss a bucket in the trunk and take a drive out to one of the area’s glorious coastal stretches for some beachcombing fun in the sun. See what fascinating treasures you can find strewn along the water’s edge before you hit the road back to Duluth. Popular beaches to jot down are:

• Sunset Cove Beach (14 miles away).
• Margaritaville at Lanier Islands (15 miles away).

Here on a work-related trip? You’ll be pleased to hear that Primrose Cottage has some terrific hotels, restaurants and cafés close by. It’s located 13 miles from Duluth.

With your very own rental car, Duluth is all yours to explore. People visit this appealing city for a host of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a different car for each of them. A key priority for families is space (and legroom). Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to a van. Budget travelers usually go for the fuel-efficiency and affordability of our smaller cars, such as a mini or compact car. If you’re eager to create an impression in Duluth, you could even peruse our special category for a vehicle that will make any car enthusiast go weak at the knees.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a huge range of both economy and luxury rental vehicles on offer in Duluth. What you end up going with will depend on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not pick an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a stylish mid-sized sedan? Alternatively, if you just need a set of wheels to zip around town in as efficiently as possible, stick with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

As the population of Duluth is about 29,200, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic. That said, city center streets can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

You shouldn’t have any issues finding somewhere to park in Duluth. With loads of places to leave your rental car, discovering the sights of this destination is a cinch.

One of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Otherwise, it may forward your contact details to the relevant local agency so the fine is sent to you directly.

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

If you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while driving a car in Duluth. But be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

While driving in Duluth, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.08%. Planning to have a drink or two over lunch or dinner? Consider using a ride-sharing service or taking a taxi.

Traffic laws in Duluth permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without having to wait for a green signal. Before doing so, the vehicle must fully stop and the driver must ensure the way is clear before moving on.