If your trip to Orlando is all booked but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Plan a stop at Amway Center. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on many visitors’ must-do lists. Camping World Stadium and Orlando Science Center are also a stone’s throw away and worth a detour.

Visit Orlando for its unique character and style. That being said, you’ve also got big-name sights just down the road! About 16 miles away in Bay Lake, Walt Disney World® lures the masses year-round. Why not visit and find out what all the fuss is about?

If it’s your first time in Orlando, prepare for an amazing time. With bucket-list sights like Walt Disney World® and SeaWorld® Orlando, you’ll wonder why you didn’t plan your getaway sooner. But like all metropolises, getting behind the wheel can be challenging — so why not consider a compact car or a mini? Parking is a cinch and handling is about as easy as it gets. Alternatively, if you want to stay away from the downtown area and check out the more remote coral reefs in Orange County, you can’t beat a four-wheel drive or an SUV.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a huge variety of luxurious rental vehicles in Orlando. What you end up opting for will depend on your funds as well as what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles are all about mod cons and comfort. If you want to treat yourself, why not pick up a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a stylish mid-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you’re just after something to get you from A to B as economically as possible, we can help you out with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

You’ll be motoring along the right side of the road in Orlando. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, it’s wise to drive a bit more cautiously on roads you’re not familiar with.

For the most part, parking in Orlando is a piece of cake. If you’re on the way to one of the busier sights in town, it’s a smart idea to check out parking options before you go.

As with most places, roads get busier in the hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of roughly 270,900, traffic isn’t a big concern in Orlando.

The residential zones in Orlando have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits usually range between 10mph and 70mph.

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 more common practice. Otherwise, it may supply your contact information to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is issued directly to you.

As long as you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you are able to use your phone while driving in Orlando. But ensure you keep your eyes on the road.

In Orlando, it is an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a couple of drinks with lunch or dinner, you’d be wise to leave your car behind.

Road rules in Orlando permit drivers at a red light to turn into the lane nearest to them without having to wait for a green signal. Before making the maneuver, the vehicle must stop completely and the driver must ensure the lane is clear before moving on.

Subject to some exceptions, seat belts are compulsory in Orange County.