If your trip to Marion is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Historic Carson House. It’s one sight you’ll find on travelers’ to-do lists. McDowell County Courthouse and McDowell County Public Library are also nearby and worth a detour.

Located 16 miles away and home to plenty of things to do, Spruce Pine draws visitors year-round. Come and discover what keeps them coming back. Montreat is one more place to add to your list. It’s situated 17 miles away. Slide out of the car, have a stretch and discover what this place has to offer.

Whether you’re taking a break on your own or with a few friends, CarRentals.com will help you find the perfect wheels for your Marion adventure. A compact car is a terrific choice if you’ll be spending almost all of your time in the heart of the city. Cheap to rent and with impressive mileage, these vehicles will take you from point A to B easily and quickly. If you want to add some real pizzazz to your trip, take a peek at our special rental category. You’re sure to find something that’ll attract a few glances! Got the young ones in tow? A roomy full-size car should suit your needs.

First of all, there’s an impressive variety of both luxury and economy rental vehicles available in Marion. What you end up going with depends on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles are all about mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick up a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a cushy medium-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after something to whiz around town in as cheaply as possible, go for a budget compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

You’ll have to keep to the right while driving in Marion. Also, take some extra care if it’s your first time in the driver’s seat here. Once you’re familiar with how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the scenery!

You’ll find no shortage of places to park your car in Marion. Even in the heart of the action, there’s usually a space right where you need it.

As with many places, roads get busy in the morning and afternoon rush hours. However, with a population of approximately 7,900, traffic congestion isn’t a major problem in Marion.

While navigating through the streets of Marion, keep in mind that the speed limits typically range from 20mph to 70mph. Most residential zones are 35mph unless marked otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may share your information with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine straight to you.

It is legal to use a cell phone while driving a car in Marion. But we suggest that you play it safe and avoid using or handling your phone — your attention should be on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Marion is 0.08%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Yes. However, before you turn you must bring the vehicle to a complete stop and only continue if there’s no oncoming traffic.

Seat belts are mandatory in McDowell County. Having said that, the rule may differ for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.