If your trip to Harwich Port is all locked in but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a helping hand.Leave that rental car in the hotel parking lot and exercise those legs. Not far from the center of this neighborhood, Bud’s Go Karts is worth a look. More adventure awaits at Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats and Allen Harbor Marina, which are also close at hand.

Make sure you check out South Harwich and South Chatham during your stay here. Allow plenty of time to explore — there’s loads to keep you busy. South Harwich is approximately 2 miles away, while South Chatham is 3 miles.

Rain or shine, you’ll be able to visit the beautiful beaches near Harwich Port from the comfort of your rental car. When you get near the ocean, keep your eyes open for seabirds gliding over these glorious stretches of coastline:

• Cockle Cove Beach (3 miles away).
• Sea Street Beach (3 miles away).
• Ridgevale Beach (4 miles away).

Leisurely road trips, big city lights, or rugged off-road paths? However you choose to spend your time in Chatham, there’s a perfect car awaiting your booking at CarRentals.com. Those in the mood to cross off a lengthy list of attractions and sights should book something comfortable like a full-size car. Consider yourself a real urbanite? Pick up the keys to a compact or an economy car. After cruising 6 miles from Harwich Port to the city center, navigating narrow lanes and squeezing into tiny parking spots will be a piece of cake with these smaller vehicles.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a broad range of both high-end and economy rental vehicles available in Harwich Port. What you end up going with depends on what you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you’re splurging, why not pick an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a flashy medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need a set of wheels to zip around town in as efficiently as possible, go for an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

Motorists drive on the right-hand side of the road in Harwich Port. Even though the rules may be similar to home, we suggest driving a bit more cautiously in new and unfamiliar destinations.

Normally, your rental company will bill the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to the relevant local authority so they can issue a fine straight to you.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Massachusetts.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, it’s fine to use your cell phone while cruising around Harwich Port. But make sure you stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Harwich Port is 0.08%. If you’re planning on partying, leave your rental car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Yes, you can turn on a red light in Harwich Port. But before doing so, you must stop the vehicle completely. Continue only when the coast is clear of approaching traffic.