If your trip to Independence is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Keep yourself busy by visiting Florence Antique Mall and Edgewood Park. One more sight to consider stopping by is Crestview Hills Mall Shopping Center.

If you find yourself with a little spare time and you don’t mind traveling 55 miles, check out Paris. This popular place boasts a world of things to see and do. Soak up the sights starting with Duncan Tavern Historic Center, The Cane Ridge Meeting House and Claiborne Farm. Locals will also probably point you toward Georgetown, 50 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Yuko-En on the Elkhorn Garden. (But we’re also huge fans of Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club and The Pavillion.)

If you’re going to a corporate conference in Independence, you may want to follow up with your new friends over dinner and drinks. Fortunately, these convention centers have some great cafés and restaurants close by:

• Northern Kentucky Convention Center (10 miles away).
• Duke Energy Convention Center (11 miles away).

No matter your motoring requirements in Independence, CarRentals.com will get you from A to B comfortably and efficiently. If you’re visiting on business, a premium car may be right up your street. These vehicles have high-end finishes, plush interiors, and a host of modern features. Traveling on a shoestring budget and looking to save a few bucks? A mini or a compact car will suit your needs. These small rides are inexpensive to run and awesome when it comes to zipping around traffic. If you’ve got the young ones (and tons of luggage) in tow, a full-size SUV promises the space you need.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Independence, a spacious SUV could be a good choice. If you want the cheapest possible price and plan to stick to city driving, a budget compact is a clever 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.

You’ll have to keep right when driving in Independence. In addition to that, exercise a bit of extra caution if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re used to how the locals drive, relax and enjoy the scenery!

No, you shouldn’t have any problems finding a parking spot in Independence. With loads of places to leave your wheels, discovering the sights of this destination is a joy.

Since the population of Independence is only 26,800, you probably won’t have much trouble with traffic congestion. That said, main roads can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

While motoring around the streets of Independence, keep in mind that the speed limits typically range from 25mph to 65mph. Most residential zones are 35mph unless indicated otherwise.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the most common practice. Or it may forward your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is sent straight to you.

It is legal to use a cell phone while driving around Independence. However, we suggest that you err on the side of caution and avoid using your phone — your attention is better spent on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Independence is 0.08%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Yes it is. But before doing so, you are required to stop the car completely and only proceed if there’s no oncoming traffic.

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