If your trip to Odessa is all booked but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.Think about extending your trip by an extra day or so. Once you’ve explored downtown, Powell Gardens and Arcadian Moon Vineyards and Winery are a few other nearby attractions that are worth a detour.

There’s no need to limit your adventures to just Odessa. Kansas City is only 35 miles away and is home to a neat range of nearby attractions, such as T-Mobile Center. Afterwards, point your wheels in the direction of Crown Center.

With your very own rental vehicle, Odessa is your oyster. People visit this charming city for a wealth of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a unique car for each of them. A key priority for families is space (and legroom). Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size car to a 12-passenger van. Budget travelers usually go for the affordability of our smaller cars, such as a compact car or mini. If you’re hoping to create an impression in Odessa, you could even browse our special category for a vehicle that will make any car enthusiast go weak at the knees.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a broad range of luxury rental vehicles available in Odessa. What you end up going for will depend on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Prestige vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you want to indulge yourself, why not pick a high-end SUV, or perhaps a flashy mid-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you’re just after something to get from A to B as economically as possible, go for a budget compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

You’ll need to keep right when driving in Odessa. Not only that, 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 new scenery!

Scoring a parking space in Odessa should be relatively easy. Of course, it can depend on the time and place — you may have trouble parking in the very center during busy periods.

As with many cities, the roads are usually busier in the rush hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of approximately 5,200, traffic gridlock isn’t a huge concern in Odessa.

Most residential areas in Odessa have a 25mph speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits generally range between 25mph and 70mph.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the most common practice. Otherwise, it may supply your contact details to local authorities so the fine is issued directly to you.

It is legal to use a cell phone while driving in Odessa. However, we suggest that you play it safe and avoid using or handling your phone — your focus should be on the road.

When behind the wheel in Odessa, it’s an offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.08%. Thinking of having a wine or two with lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Road rules in Odessa allow drivers at a red light to turn into the lane closest to them, without waiting for it to turn green. Before doing so, the car must fully stop and the driver must be certain that the way is clear before continuing on.

Seat belts should always be worn in Lafayette County. Having said that, the rules may differ for some vehicles, such as those operated by public transportation systems.