With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Murwillumbah, 22 miles away, has to offer. Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre should be at the top of your to-do list here. Tweed River Regional Art Gallery and Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre are awesome attractions too. Locals are also likely to point you toward Tweed Heads, 34 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, let it be Kirra Beach. (But we’re also big fans of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Coolangatta Beach.)

Fill up the tank, turn on the engine and get ready to feel the salty air in your hair. Federal offers some awesome stretches of coast, such as:

• Belongil Beach (9 miles away).
• Main Beach (10 miles away).
• Tallow Beach (11 miles away).

If you want to get out and mix with new people, participating in an event at North Byron Parklands is a great idea. You’ll find it 12 miles from Federal, so look through the schedule and see what appeals.

Here’s a round-up of our top tips if you’re looking to score the biggest discounts on a car rental:

• A car can take you anywhere you want to go — so can we. Compare the hottest deals from all the top companies in just a couple of clicks.
• Set an email Price Drop Alert for your upcoming vacation destination. You never know what great bargains will whiz into your inbox
• Scan the offers at all rental locations in town, including the airport and its surrounds. A short cab ride to a close-by car rental center may mean some impressive savings
• If your dates are not written in stone, try scoring a lower price by modifying the days in your search
• Pickup and drop-off times typically need to be around the same time (e.g, both 10 a.m.) or you might be required to pay for a full extra day
• If you’d love to save a few dollars, prepay for your rental and zoom off with some of the thriftiest rates around
• It’s best to book as soon as your vacation dates are confirmed. The earlier you book, the bigger the choice.

No other mode of transportation can offer you convenience and freedom like your own wheels. No matter the reason for your adventure to Federal, CarRentals.com has an excellent selection of vehicles for you to choose from. Spending some quality time with your other half? Fire up the romance by grabbing the keys to a convertible. Lots of fun to drive and super easy to park, you’ll love sitting side by side in one of these cute rides. An SUV is perfect for families. There’s enough room for everyone and you can venture where you want, whenever you want. If you’re traveling for work, a premium car will get you from one meeting to the next in comfort and style.

For some of us, owning a prestige vehicle is little more than a pipe dream. But renting the car of your dreams is far easier than you think! Imagine the joy of tearing down the open road in a classy convertible, even if it’s only for a short while. Or maybe you’re just after a reliable set of wheels to bring you safely from A to B. Extravagant or economical? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit you in Federal.

When driving in a new city, you’ll want to have a good grasp of the rules and regulations. Here’s what you’ll need to know to hop behind the wheel in Federal safely and soundly:

The left side of the road is where you’ll be driving in Federal. The controls of your rental vehicle here, like the steering wheel and gearshift, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Federal is easy. You won’t have to circle the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s plentiful off and on-street parking to choose from.

As with most places, roads get busier in the rush hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of about 660, traffic isn’t much of an issue in Federal.

Speed limits vary throughout the city of Federal, but usually range from 40km/h to 100km/h. Most residential areas have a maximum speed of 50km/h unless posted otherwise.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Or they may supply your information to local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then send a fine straight to you.

Provided you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you are allowed to use your cell phone while operating a vehicle in Federal. But ensure you keep your eyes on the road.

While driving in Federal, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.05%. Thinking of having a drink or two while you’re out? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

No. In Federal, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching a set of traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

Seat belts have to be worn in Byron Bay. Having said that, this rule may vary for some vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.