If your trip to Newport is all organized but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.While you’re ambling around the neighborhood, keep an eye out for Great American Ball Park and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. There’s plenty to do at these marvelous attractions.There are plenty of sights within close reach of this neighborhood, such as Newport Aquarium. Newport on the Levee and Taft Theatre are a few other nearby attractions that lure lots of travelers like yourself.

Be sure to swing by Over-the-Rhine and Covington during your time here. Allow plenty of time to explore — there’s loads to keep you on the go. Over-the-Rhine is approximately 2 miles away, while Covington is 1 mile.

Often travel for work-related purposes? Convention centers are most likely a second home to you. With easy access to hotels, restaurants and cafés, your trip is sure to go off without a hitch if you’re on your way to any of these places:

• Northern Kentucky Convention Center (1 mile away).
• Duke Energy Convention Center (1 mile away).
• Sharonville Convention Center (13 miles away).

Nowadays, compact cars are skillfully designed and boast a host of creature comforts without the bulky size. Grabbing the keys to one of these is wise considering Newport is just 1 mile from downtown Cincinnati. You’ll want to check out some of the great features and build quality of our selection of rides that were made for city conditions. You might just find that your ideal rental car is smaller than you think!

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a broad range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles in Newport. What you end up opting for depends on how much you want to spend and what you’re planning to do. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you’re splurging, why not grab a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps an upmarket medium-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you just need a car to get you around town as economically as possible, we can help you out with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

In Newport, you’ll have to keep on the right side. When visiting someplace new, it’s always a wise idea to opt for a vehicle with automatic transmission. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and not worry about gear changes.

One of the best things about traveling to a smaller city like Cincinnati is less traffic — and you won’t find much of it in the neighborhood of Newport. That being said, you may still encounter busier road conditions as people drive to and from work.

Most of the time, parking in Newport is easy. If you’re planning to head to one of the busier attractions in town, it’s a good idea to look at parking options before you leave.

As with the rest of Cincinnati, the neighborhood of Newport has speed limits that range from 30km/h to 70mph. In residential areas, you usually won’t be able to travel faster than 35mph.

Usually, your chosen rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to local authorities so they can send a fine to you directly.

Seat belts are required in Cincinnati. Having said that, these rules may differ for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.

You’re allowed to use your cell phone when operating a vehicle in Newport. However, we always recommend waiting until the end of your trip, or pulling over in an appropriate spot, before using your phone.

In Newport, it is a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a few drinks with dinner, it’d be wise to leave the car behind.

Road rules in Newport allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without having to wait for a green signal. Before making the maneuver, the car must stop completely and the driver must be sure that the way is clear before proceeding.