If your trip to Georgetown is all booked but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.If you want to see more, Fourth Street Live!, Louisville Palace and Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino are popular among visitors and within a short drive of the town center.

The joy of having a car is that you can go where you want, when you want. Make the most of your newfound freedom by discovering all there is to do in Elizabethtown. It’s just 40 miles away. Explore the area starting with Elizabethtown Sports Park, Towne Mall and Elizabethtown City Park. The locals will also likely point you toward Bardstown, 45 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, make sure it’s Barton 1792 Distillery. (But we’d also highly recommend My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Bourbon Heritage Center.)

If you’re attending a work conference in Georgetown, you may want to follow up with your new friends over a drink or two. Luckily, these convention centers offer some fantastic cafés and restaurants close by:

• Kentucky International Convention Center (12 miles away).
• Kentucky Exposition Center (14 miles away).

No other mode of transportation can offer you freedom and convenience like your own set of wheels. No matter the reason for your trip to Georgetown, CarRentals.com has a fantastic selection of vehicles to drive away in. Spending a weekend in the city with your significant other? Rev up the romance by renting a mini or compact car. Lots of fun to drive and a piece of cake to park, you’ll love sitting side by side in one of these little rides. A van is perfect for families with youngsters. There’s enough space for everyone and you can go wherever you want, when you want. If you’re on the road for work, a premium car will transport you from one meeting to the next in sophisticated style.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Georgetown, a roomy SUV could be a good choice. If you’re hoping for the best possible deal and plan on sticking mostly to the city, a budget compact is a smart pick. All you have to do is work out what’s going to be the best fit, load up the car, and rack up those miles.

Before you settle into the driver’s seat in Georgetown, get acquainted with the local rules and regulations. From rules about turning at red lights to cell phone restrictions, here’s the lowdown:

You’ll have to stick to the right while driving in Georgetown. Also, exercise a little extra caution if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with local driving habits, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

The majority of the time, parking in the heart of Georgetown is a piece of cake. You’ll find ample on and off-street parking. Like in every city, you’ll have to comply with the parking rules and regulations. Make sure you pay any applicable fees and you don’t overstay the time limit.

As the population of Georgetown is approximately 3,200, you shouldn’t encounter too much trouble with traffic congestion. That being said, downtown streets usually get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

One of two things will happen. Your rental company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the most common approach. Or it may supply your contact details to local authorities so the fine is sent directly to you.