If your trip to Fort Mitchell is all locked in but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Make the short drive out of the heart of the neighborhood and spend the day exploring Crestview Hills Mall Shopping Center and Devou Park. After you’ve marked them off your list, point your car in the direction of General Ormsby Mitchell Park.

Fort Mitchell is impressive, but you don’t need to spend your whole vacation there! Get out and experience the surrounding area. Villa Hills is a terrific place to start. It’s 2 miles away.

If you have some important work-related business to see to in Fort Mitchell, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending loads of time at a convention center. If that’s the case, you might like to know about some of the ones that have hotels and restaurants nearby:

• Northern Kentucky Convention Center (4 miles away).
• Duke Energy Convention Center (4 miles away).
• Sharonville Convention Center (17 miles away).

Fort Mitchell is a few miles out of downtown Cincinnati, so there’s a good chance you’ll be doing a decent amount of driving. If your plan is to use Fort Mitchell as a base to discover the city and its nearby areas, choose a smaller car. Nothing beats a compact vehicle for squeezing into those narrow parking spaces. Alternatively, if you’re moving away from the bright lights and traffic, reserve something with a bigger engine and more room to move. Not many travelers regret spending that little bit extra on a full-size or an SUV.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to rental cars in Fort Mitchell. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Deciding on your perfect match of course depends on your budget and where you plan to go. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need much more than an engine and four wheels. What type of car will it be this time?

You’ll need to keep to the right while driving in Fort Mitchell. Not only that, take some extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

Normally your car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may supply your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Kenton County.

It is legal to use your cell phone while operating a vehicle in Fort Mitchell. But we suggest that you stay on the safe side and avoid texting or calling — your attention is better spent on the road.

When behind the wheel in Fort Mitchell, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.08%. Planning to have a glass or two of wine over lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Traffic laws in Fort Mitchell 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 car must fully stop and the driver must ensure the lane is clear before proceeding.