If your trip to Leverkusen is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a helping hand.Close to the city center, BayArena is one sight you might like to consider adding to your to-do list. If you still have some space on your itinerary, Fühlinger See and Carl-Duisberg-Park will keep you busy too.

Make sure you have plenty of gas in the tank, because Düsseldorf is worth making a detour for. Located 16 miles from Leverkusen, it has some wonderful attractions, such as Rhine Tower and Duesseldorf City Hall. Moenchengladbach is another road-trip destination to keep a lookout for. It’s situated just 25 miles away. If you make the journey here, Borussia Park and Rheydt Castle should be on your itinerary.

If you have some important business to see to in Leverkusen, there’s a good chance you’ll be spending loads of time in convention centers. If that’s the case, you might like to hear about the ones that have hotels, cafés and restaurants nearby:

• Palladium (5 miles away).
• Cologne Trade Fair Grounds (6 miles away).
• Schmela Haus (16 miles away).

With your own ride, Leverkusen is all yours to enjoy. People venture to this captivating city for varying reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a different car for each of them. The number one priority for families is space (and legroom). Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to a 12-passenger van. Budget travelers love the affordability and great mileage of our smaller rentals, such as an economy or compact car. If you’re in the mood to make an impression in Leverkusen, you could even check out our special category for a ride that’ll make any car buff tremble at the knees.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re planning an unforgettable road trip around Leverkusen, a roomy SUV could be the ideal solution. If you want the cheapest price possible and plan on sticking mostly to the city, a budget compact is a clever pick. All you need to do is choose what will suit you best, load up the car, and hit the wide, open road.

You’ll be motoring along the right side of the road in Leverkusen. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, we recommend driving a bit more cautiously on roads you’re not familiar with.

It can be difficult to locate a parking space in Leverkusen. Once you get your hands on one, make sure you take note of the signage. Overstaying the time limit or leaving the car in a no-standing zone can take a big chunk out of your vacation budget.

As with most destinations, you can expect slightly heavier traffic in the hours before and after work. However, with a population of approximately 162,700, traffic congestion isn’t a big problem in Leverkusen.

Speed limits vary across the city of Leverkusen, but generally range from 30km/h to 130km/h. Most residential zones have a top speed of 30km/h unless signed otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your car rental company may bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the most common approach. On the other hand, it may give your contact details to the relevant local authority so the fine is sent to you directly.

As is the case in many places, standard cell phone usage is not permitted while driving in Leverkusen. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just be sure to stay focused on the road.

In Leverkusen, it is against the law to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you’re going to have a couple of drinks with lunch or dinner, it’d be wise to leave your rental car behind.

You aren’t allowed to turn at a red light in Leverkusen. When you encounter one, enjoy a mindful moment or two until the signal goes back to green.

Yes. Although, there are some exceptions for vehicles operated by public transportation systems.