If your trip to Franklin is all organized but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.There’s nothing like exploring new things, and you can do that at Teche Theatre. Grevemberg House Museum is another worthwhile detour.

With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that St. Martinville, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Evangeline State Park, Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church and Spanish Lake. Situated 45 miles away, Lafayette is another place to aim for. If you drop by, make sure you check out Vermilionville, The Mall of Acadiana and Acadian Village.

No other mode of transportation can offer you freedom and convenience like your own wheels. No matter the reason for your travels to Franklin, CarRentals.com has an impressive range of vehicles to take your pick of. Taking a city break with your beloved? Make things even cozier by renting a convertible. Loads of fun to drive and a breeze to park, you’ll adore sitting next to each other in one of these little rides. A van is a great option for big families. There’s plenty of room for everyone and you can venture where you want, when you want. If you’re traveling for work, a premium car will carry you from your hotel to the boardroom in sophisticated style.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Franklin, a safe and sturdy SUV could be the perfect solution. If you’re hoping for the best possible price and plan on sticking mostly to the city, a budget compact is a wise pick. All you need to do is work out what’ll suit you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and rack up those miles.

In Franklin, motorists stick to the right side. When traveling someplace new, it’s always a wise idea to opt for an automatic vehicle. That way, you can focus on the road and not stress about gear changes.

Parking in Franklin is a breeze. You don’t need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking to choose from.

Since the population of Franklin is roughly 7,300, you probably won’t have much difficulty with traffic. That being said, downtown streets can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

While motoring around the streets of Franklin, keep in mind that the speed limits typically range from 20mph to 75mph. Residential zones are 30mph unless otherwise signed.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Or it may forward your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is sent to you directly.

You’re allowed to use a cell phone when cruising around Franklin. However, we recommend waiting until you get to your destination, or pulling over in an appropriate spot, before using your phone.

In Franklin, it’s a fineable offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.08%. If you’re going to have a few drinks, you’d be wise to leave your rental car behind.

Yes. But before you turn, you must bring the car to a total stop and only move on if there’s no oncoming traffic.

They sure are. However, there are a couple of exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation systems.