If your trip to Gainesville is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Stop by Quinlan Visual Arts Center. It’s one attraction you’ll find on most travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have space on your itinerary, Interactive Neighborhood for Kids and Wilshire Trails Park will keep you occupied as well.

If you want to take a day trip out of Gainesville, Downtown Decatur, 45 miles away, is an excellent option. Noteworthy attractions here include Decatur Courthouse and DeKalb History Center Museum. Eager to keep the fun going? Cumberland should be next on your list. It offers Truist Park and Cumberland Mall and is 45 miles away.

Fill the car with tasty snacks and drinks and head out to one of the lovely beaches near Gainesville. Some of the nicest places to set up a picnic are:

• Margaritaville at Lanier Islands (14 miles away).
• Sunset Cove Beach (14 miles away).

Whether you’re traveling by yourself or with the entire family, CarRentals.com will help you find the best wheels for your Gainesville trip. A compact car is an excellent choice if you’re planning to spend nearly all of your time in the city center. Cheap to rent and with good mileage, these vehicles will get you from A to B with ease. If you want to make a splash, choose a ride from our special category. You’re certain to find something that’ll attract some attention! Got the youngsters with you? A spacious full-size car should tick all the boxes.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Gainesville, a roomy SUV could be the ideal solution. If you’re hoping for the best possible deal and plan to stick to city driving, a versatile compact is a clever pick. All you need to do is decide what suits you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and rack up those miles.

In Gainesville, you’ll have to stick to the right-hand side. When exploring a new place, it’s always a wise idea to select an automatic car. That way, you can concentrate on the road and not stress about gear changes.

Locating a car space in Gainesville shouldn’t be too hard. Of course, it can depend on the time and place — it may be tricky parking in the very center during peak periods.

One of the upsides of motoring around a smaller city is lighter traffic, so you don’t have to worry a whole lot about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of roughly 38,700, you can expect a smooth Gainesville driving experience.

The residential zones in the city of Gainesville have a 35mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits typically range between 25mph and 70mph.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Alternatively, it may provide your contact details to the relevant local agency so the fine is sent straight to you.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you are allowed to use your cell phone while cruising around Gainesville. But make sure you keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Gainesville is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your rental car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Yes it is. However, before you turn you are required to bring the car to a total stop and only proceed if the coast is clear.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Hall County.