You don’t have to spend all your time in Muncie, particularly when famous landmarks are not too far away. Wanderers from all over the world head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You can access it from Indianapolis, 50 miles away.

If you’re in town for a work conference, you’ll find Horizon Convention Center located 0.2 miles from Muncie. During one of the breaks, make your way to a nearby restaurant to grab some food — socializing and networking can be very tiring.

We’ve rounded up our best tips and tricks to help you save more money:

• A car can take you anyplace you want to go — so can we. Compare the cheapest deals from the top companies in town in a couple of clicks.
• Take advantage of our Price Drop Alert email service and immediately find out when prices become cheaper for your desired location
• Before you pick up your keys and get behind the wheel, check both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off office locations to make sure you’re scoring the cheapest deal around
• If you don’t mind which day of the week you collect the keys to your car and your plans are flexible, experiment with days and dates to find the hottest deal
• No one likes getting a late fee. Avoid having to pay for another day by ensuring your pickup and drop-off times are similar
• Some places reward you for prepaying — keep your eyes open for these money-saving offers
• And lastly, secure your favorite vehicle as soon as you possibly can to score yourself a mountain of savings!

Having your own wheels in Muncie will give you more freedom to squeeze in as many attractions as you can. Maybe you’re eager to skip town, hit the highway, and go where the wind blows. If so, collect the keys to one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and take in the rural landscapes in the area. If you’re all about the bright lights of the city, opt for something small. Navigating heavy traffic and busy streets will be a lot easier in an economy or compact car.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Muncie, a roomy SUV could be a good choice. If you’d like the cheapest possible price and plan to stick to city driving, a versatile compact is a wise pick. All you have to do is work out what’s going to be the best fit, throw your bags in the trunk, and hit the highway.

From its expressways to its alleys, discovering Muncie is easy with your own wheels. But before you get into the fast lane, here’s what you should know about hitting the road in this city:

You have to drive on the right side of the road in Muncie. Even though the rules may be similar to home, it’s wise to drive a little more carefully in places you’ve never been.

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Muncie is simple. There’s no need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s loads of off and on-street parking on offer.

As with most cities, you can expect more traffic in the early and late rush hours. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 70,100, traffic jams aren’t a major problem in Muncie.

Speed limits vary in Muncie, but usually range from 20mph to 70mph. Most residential roads have a top speed of 30mph unless marked otherwise.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Otherwise, it may give your contact details to local authorities so the fine is issued straight to you.

It’s not illegal in Muncie, but we don’t recommend it. For a safer journey, it’s best to wait until you’ve finished your trip before reaching for your phone.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Muncie is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Traffic laws in Muncie permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without having to wait for a green signal. Before turning, the car must stop completely and the driver must check that the lane is clear before continuing on.

Seat belts must be worn in Indiana. That being said, the rule may not apply for some vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.