If your trip to Grabels is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Sometimes short drives are nice too. Just down the road, Mosson Stadium and Fontcaude Golf will keep you entertained. After you’ve marked them off your list, steer your car in the direction of Domaine de l’Oulivie Winery.

Be sure to visit Hopitaux-Facultes and Combaillaux during your stay here. Set aside enough time to explore — there’s plenty to keep you on the go. Travel 3 miles from Grabels and you’ll find yourself in Hopitaux-Facultes. Alternatively, Combaillaux is 2 miles away.

No matter whether it’s rainy or sunny, you’ll be able to see some of the beautiful beaches near Grabels from behind the wheel of your own rental car. As you drive along, keep a watch out for seabirds drifting over these beautiful stretches of coastline:

• Plage Maguelone (11 miles away).
• Palavas Beach (11 miles away).
• Aresquiers Beach (13 miles away).

Grab the keys to an intermediate car and experience the stunning sights of Montpellier with friends or family. These versatile vehicles offer more room to move and a bigger trunk to stow all your gear. They have decent gas mileage, so you can easily travel the 5 miles between Grabels and central Montpellier (and beyond!) without hurting your bank balance. But if you’re eager to treat yourself on your vacation, why not book a premium vehicle? All those cool extra features, such as heated leather seats and the latest infotainment systems, promise an outstanding driving experience.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a huge range of both high-end and economy rentals in Grabels. What you end up going for depends on your funds as well as what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles offer unparalleled mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick up an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a cushy mid-size sedan? Otherwise, if you just need a car to get you from A to B as economically as possible, you’re better off going with a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

Motorists drive on the right side of the road in Grabels. Even though the rules may be similar to home, we suggest driving with a little extra care on roads you’re not familiar with.

Normally your chosen car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges. Otherwise, they may supply your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.

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

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you can lawfully use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Grabels. Just make sure you keep focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Grabels is 0.05%. If you’re in the mood for a big night, leave your rental car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Road rules in Grabels allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without having to wait for it to turn green. Before doing so, the car must completely stop and the driver must check that the lane is clear before proceeding.