If your trip to General Trias is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Keep yourself on the move by dropping by Imus Cathedral and Balite Falls. If you still have lots of energy and space on that travel itinerary, Church of San Francisco de Malabon is also whispering your name.

You’re probably wondering what else is around you. Venture a little further afield from the center of General Trias and you’ll discover some landmark sights. Manila is only 19 miles away and the home of SM Mall of Asia. It’s well worth making a day trip out of.

If you’re going to General Trias for work-related reasons, you’ll probably be visiting some convention and business centers. With your own set of wheels, you can rest easy knowing you’ll arrive on time. Here are some of the biggest and the best:

• SMX Convention Center (15 miles away).
• World Trade Center Manila (16 miles away).
• Philippine International Convention Center (17 miles away).

General Trias is major. You could hang out for a while in this place and hardly scratch the surface. If you want to soak up as much as possible in this metropolis, you’ll need a rental car. Bear in mind that driving in big cities often comes with tight streets and sparse parking spaces. Don’t stress though, because a compact or mini car can make this a lot less daunting. If you’re planning to put the city behind you and enjoy some of the coral reefs that General Trias is known for, you’ll probably prefer a vehicle with more room. A mid-size or full-size SUV will make that scenic road trip even more fun.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a huge range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles on offer in General Trias. What you opt for depends on how much you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not book a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a slick medium-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you just need a set of wheels to get you from A to B as efficiently as possible, you’re better off going with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

In General Trias, you’ll need to stick to the right-hand side. When visiting someplace new, it’s always a smart idea to opt for a vehicle with automatic transmission. That way, you can concentrate on the road and not stress about gear changes.

Finding a place to park in General Trias isn’t always easy. That’s why many travelers search for a hotel that has its own parking. When leaving the car around the city, make sure you pay attention to the signage. Overstaying the specified time limit could earn you a hefty fine.

One of the great things about hitting the road in a smaller city is less traffic, so don’t worry too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of only 96,000, you can expect a smooth General Trias driving experience.

The residential areas in General Trias have a 60km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits generally range between 60km/h and 100km/h.

Generally, your chosen car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Alternatively, they may forward your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.

It’s illegal to use a cell phone while you’re on the road in General Trias. You may even be fined for simply holding a phone while behind the wheel.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while operating a vehicle in General Trias is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Yes, drivers are allowed to turn on a red light in General Trias. But first you have to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Continue only when the lane you are turning into is clear of oncoming traffic.

By law everyone must wear a seat belt. However, there are exceptions for vehicles operated by public transportation systems.