You don’t have to spend every waking moment in Hempstead when there’s a great big world out there to discover! Only 50 miles away, Houston will keep you on the go with interesting sights like Toyota Center. Need one more reason to make your way there? Minute Maid Park is also within easy reach.

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With your very own set of wheels, Hempstead is yours to discover. People visit this interesting city for loads of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have an unique car for each of them. The top priority for big families is space (and legroom). Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size car to an SUV. Budget travelers usually go for the fuel-efficiency of our smaller rentals, such as a mini or compact car. If you’d like to turn some heads in Hempstead, you could even peruse our special category for a vehicle that will make any car fan weak at the knees.

For some, owning a high-end vehicle is the stuff of fairy tales. But renting your dream car is absolutely within your grasp! Picture yourself cruising down the highway in a swanky sports car, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or perhaps all you’re after is a trusty set of wheels to get you quickly from point A to point B. Extravagant or economical? Whatever you decide, there’s a rental car to suit you in Hempstead.

There’s a whole lot more to driving around Hempstead than simply sliding behind the wheel and putting your foot on the gas. Brush up on some of the most important local traffic laws here:

In Hempstead, you’ll have to keep to the right-hand side. When traveling someplace new, it’s wise to select a vehicle with automatic transmission. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and save worrying about gear changes.

You’ll find lots of places to leave your rental car in Hempstead. Even in the thick of things, there’s usually a spot right where you need it.

As the population of Hempstead is only 7,100, you won’t experience too much trouble with traffic. However, main roads usually get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

The residential zones in Hempstead have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits generally range between 25mph and 80mph.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Or it may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued directly to you.

If you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, it’s legal to use your phone while operating a vehicle in Hempstead. But make sure you keep your eyes on the road.

While behind the wheel in Hempstead, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of over 0.08%. Thinking of having a wine or two over lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Yes it is. However, before you turn you must bring the vehicle to a total stop and only continue if the coast is clear.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Brenham.