If your trip to Erkelenz is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.If you’re eager to see more, Stiftung Schloss Dyck, SparkassenPark Mönchengladbach and Hindenburgstrasse are favorites with visitors and within a quick drive of the downtown area.

If you’re looking for day trips around Erkelenz, you certainly aren’t going to come up short! Badestrand, just 55 miles away, is home to some terrific attractions that’ll keep you on the go. Want an excuse to check it out? Inselbad Bahia Water Park and Bocholter Stadtwald ought to do nicely. If you need any more convincing, also think about City Museum Bocholt.

Here on a business trip? You’ll be pleased to hear that SparkassenPark Mönchengladbach has some terrific hotels, restaurants and cafés close by. You’ll find it 8 miles from Erkelenz.

No other mode of transportation can give you freedom and convenience like your own set of wheels. No matter the reason for your adventure to Erkelenz, CarRentals.com has an excellent selection of vehicles to choose from. Spending a weekend in the city with your other half? Get a little cozy by renting a mini or convertible. A joy to drive and a cinch to park, you’ll adore sitting side by side in one of these nifty rides. An SUV is perfect for big families. There’s enough room for everyone and you can venture wherever you want, whenever you want. If you’re on a work trip, a premium car will get you from your hotel to those important meetings in style and comfort.

First of all, there’s a huge range of both economy and luxury vehicles to rent in Erkelenz. What you opt for will depend on your budget and what you’re hoping to do. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not go for an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a flashy medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need a car to get from A to B as cheaply as possible, we can help you out with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

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

As the population of Erkelenz is roughly 44,700, you won’t have a lot of trouble with traffic congestion. However, downtown streets can get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Getting a car space in Erkelenz isn’t always a breeze. That’s why many book a hotel that comes with a parking lot. When leaving the car around town, pay close attention to the signage. Overstaying the maximum time limit could earn you a large fine.

Speed limits vary in Erkelenz, but usually range from 30km/h to 130km/h. Most residential roads have a maximum speed of 30km/h unless posted otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual approach. On the other hand, it may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so the fine is issued directly to you.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Heinsberg District.

If you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you are allowed to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Erkelenz. But ensure you stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Erkelenz is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave your wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Erkelenz, red means stop, with no exceptions. When nearing a set of traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.