If your trip to Kansas City is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.You’ll need to jump out of bed early if you want to see all the interesting sights this place has to offer. T-Mobile Center and Liberty Memorial are must-sees. Crown Center and Argentine Carnegie Library shouldn’t be forgotten either.Stop by Municipal Auditorium. It’s one sight you’ll find on most travelers’ to-do lists. Science City at Union Station and Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland are also nearby and worth a pit stop.

If you’re looking for day-trip inspiration, we know just the place. Located 40 miles away, Paola is worth getting in the car for. Soak up the sights starting with Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery, Paola Golf Club and Wallace Park. Don’t miss St. Joseph either! Just 50 miles away, Jesse James Home Museum, Glore Psychiatric Museum and Krug Park are essential stops here.

After spending hours rubbing shoulders with like-minded individuals, it’s always nice to be able to lay your head somewhere nearby. If you’re traveling to Kansas City for work-related reasons, these are some of the best convention centers that are close to hotels, restaurants and cafés:

• American Royal Complex (2 miles away).
• Kansas City Convention Center (2 miles away).
• Van Noy Mansion (9 miles away).

Here are our suggestions on how to get behind the wheel of a rental car with some savings in your pocket:

• Our convenient filter tool is going to be your new BFF. Compare the cheapest bargains from all of the top companies as quick as a flash
• Take advantage of our Price Drop Alert and be informed immediately when prices become cheaper for your next vacation destination
• Research is the key to bagging the cheapest rentals deals in town, so be sure to look into both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you book your ride
• If you have room to move in your schedule, change your dates to find lower prices on different days of the week
• If possible, keep your pickup and drop-off times the same. If you return your rental car at a later time than you picked it up, you might be required to pay for an extra day
• Some rental outlets offer big incentives to pay upfront, so be sure to keep a lookout for these money-saving offers
• Don’t let the deal you want slip through your grasp. Book as soon as possible and drive away with your ideal ride.

Some travelers find driving in busy traffic in big cities challenging. But in a small ride like a compact, getting around Kansas City will be a snap. Prefer to spend your getaway discovering the surrounding prairies? Browse our selection of full-size and mid-size SUVs. With plenty of space and oomph under the hood, these larger cars will make those scenic drives even more memorable. Ticking off all the attractions and experiences that Kansas City is known for has never been easier with your own wheels.

There’s loads of choice when it comes to rental cars in Kansas City. From SUVs with trunk space galore to easy-to-park compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match depends on your budget and what activities you’ve got planned. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than four wheels and a gas pedal. Which will it be this time?

Driving in a foreign location doesn’t have to make you grip the steering wheel nervously. If you’re headed to Kansas City, get comfortable on the road with this helpful advice:

You’ll have to keep to the right while driving in Kansas City. On top of that, take some extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the new scenery!

Scoring a parking space in Kansas City should be relatively easy. Of course, it can depend on the time and place — it could be tricky parking right in the center during busy periods.

As the population of Kansas City is roughly 151,300, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic congestion. That said, city center streets generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Most residential zones in Kansas City have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits generally range between 20mph and 75mph.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to local authorities so they can send a fine to you directly.

You’re allowed to use a cell phone when driving in Kansas City. However, we recommend waiting until you get to your destination, or pulling over in an appropriate spot, before using your phone.

In Kansas City, it is a punishable offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a few drinks with dinner, it’d be wise to leave your car at your hotel.

Yes it is. However, before you turn you are required to stop the vehicle completely and only continue if the coast is clear.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Johnson County.