If your trip to Portage is all organized but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Close to the city center, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters is one sight you might like to put on your to-do list. If you still have space on your itinerary, Historic Indian Agency House and Museum at the Portage will keep you entertained too.

Just 19 miles away, Montello promises an enjoyable day out. There’s plenty to see and do here, such as Montello Granite Park. Another place to put on your list is Port Edwards, which is 60 miles away. Here you’ll stumble upon Alexander House Center for Art and History.

Mingling and networking with lots of different people can be draining. So if you’re visiting Portage for a work trip, you’ll be pleased to learn that there are some awesome places to chill out and relax near these convention centers:

• Al. Ringling Mansion (15 miles away).
• Crystal Grand Music Theater (18 miles away).

Whether you’re taking a break alone or with the family, CarRentals.com will help you find a perfect set of wheels for your Portage trip. An economy car is a superb choice if you’re going to be spending nearly all of your time in the heart of the city. Affordable and with impressive mileage, these cars will get you from point A to B comfortably and easily. If you feel like standing out from the crowd, take a peek at our special rental category. You’re certain to find something that’ll command some attention! Got the young ones with you? A roomy SUV will match your needs.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to head off on an unforgettable road trip around Portage, a roomy SUV could be the perfect solution. If you’re hoping for the best possible deal and plan to stick to city driving, an economy car is hard to beat. All you need to do is choose what’s going to be the best fit, throw your bags in the trunk, and rack up those miles.

In Portage, you’ll have to keep to the right side. When exploring someplace new, it’s wise to choose a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road ahead and save worrying about gear changes.

As with most destinations, the roads are usually busier just before and after work during the week. However, due to its smaller population of roughly 10,400, traffic gridlock isn’t a big problem in Portage.

Finding a parking spot in Portage is a snap. You don’t need to drive around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking to choose from.

There sure are. In the city of Portage, speed limits range from 20mph to 70mph. Most built-up areas have a default speed limit of 20mph unless stated otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the most common approach. Or it may provide your contact information to local authorities so the fine is sent to you directly.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Columbia County.

It is legal to use a cell phone while behind the wheel in Portage. But we recommend that you play it safe and avoid using your phone — your attention should be on the road.

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

Road rules in Portage allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before turning, the car must stop completely and the driver must be certain that the lane is clear before continuing on.