If your trip to Duncan is all sorted out but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Stop by Duncan Farmers Market. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on most visitors’ to-do lists. If you still have space on that schedule, BC Forest Discovery Centre and Cowichan Golf and Country Club will keep you busy as well.

Situated 17 miles away and offering plenty of things to do, Sidney lures visitors year-round. Come and find out why they keep on coming back. Brentwood Bay is one more place you won’t want to miss. It’s situated 19 miles away. Slide out of the car, have a stretch and discover what this place is all about.

Wind down the window and breathe in the cool, salty sea air as you cruise towards Transfer Beach Park. 15 miles from Duncan, it’s a wonderful place to go for a casual day by the water.

Heading to Duncan on business? After an exhausting day of networking and making new connections, you might find your stomach yelling out for food. Thankfully, these convention and business centers offer easy access to some excellent cafés and restaurants:

• Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre (0.5 miles away).
• Mary Winspear Centre (17 miles away).

With your own rental vehicle, Duncan is yours to discover. People visit this alluring city for varying reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a different car for each of them. A key priority for big families is space. Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to an SUV. Those on a budget enjoy the fuel-efficiency and affordability of our smaller vehicles, such as an economy or compact car. If you’re in the mood to make an impressive entrance in Duncan, you could even peruse our special category for a ride that’ll make any car lover tremble at the knees.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a wide variety of luxurious rental vehicles on offer in Duncan. What you opt for is largely dependent on your budget and what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles offer unparalleled mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you’re just after a car to get from A to B as efficiently as possible, maybe go for a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

In Duncan, you’ll have to stick to the right-hand side. When exploring a new place, it’s a good idea to opt for an automatic car. That way, you can focus on the road and save worrying about gear changes.

You’ll find lots of places to park your car in Duncan. Even in the busiest areas, there’s usually a spot right where you need it.

As the population of Duncan is approximately 22,200, you probably won’t have much difficulty with traffic. That being said, downtown streets generally get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

The residential areas in the city of Duncan have a 50km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits normally range between 50km/h and 120km/h.

Generally, your rental car company will bill the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Alternatively, they may supply your information to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

As with many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while behind the wheel in Duncan. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just make sure you maintain focus on the road.

In Duncan, it’s an offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two, it’d be wise to leave the rental car behind.

Yes, drivers are allowed to turn on a red light in Duncan. But first you have to stop the vehicle completely. Move on only when the lane is clear of oncoming traffic.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Cowichan Valley.