If your trip to Puebla is all organized but your itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Puebla Cathedral. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on most visitors’ must-do lists. If you still have room on that travel itinerary, Angelopolis Commercial Center and Zocalo Square will keep you busy too.

If you’re eager for a day trip out of Puebla, Cuautla, 50 miles away, is an appealing option. Noteworthy attractions here include Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec and Agua Hedionda Thermal Waters. Located 62 miles away, Teotihuacan is another destination with lots going on. Spend your day taking in Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon here.

Rental cars are an excellent option for traveling professionals. If your time in Puebla is predominately for work-related reasons, you should know where all the convention and business centers are. Here are just some of the top ones:

• Metropolitan Auditorium (1 mile away).
• Puebla Convention Center (2 miles away).
• Centro Expositor (3 miles away).

Here are our suggestions on how to hit the road with extra cash in your wallet:

• Use our convenient filter tool to help steer you toward the hottest car rental deals in town — then compare the prices
• Sign up for our Price Drop Alert and be informed immediately when prices become cheaper for your destination
• Include both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off locations to be sure you’re receiving the best possible price around
• If you’re flexible with your schedule, play around with your dates to find lower prices on different days of the week
• To avoid paying late fees or for a whole extra day, try to keep your pickup and drop-off times as similar as possible
• Sometimes companies reward you big time for prepaying — watch out for these penny-pinching offers
• The early bird catches the biggest worm, along with the hottest deals! Book as soon as possible to grab some great savings.

Having your own set of wheels in Puebla will give you the freedom to squeeze in as many activities as possible. Maybe you’re in the mood to leave the big city behind, hit the highway, and see where the wind takes you. If so, pick up one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and have a look at the rolling hills in the area. If you just want to soak up the bright city lights, something small is a good idea. Zooming around busy streets and traffic will be a lot less stressful in an economy or compact car.

For some, owning a prestige vehicle may be a little out of reach. But renting the car of your dreams can easily be a reality! Imagine the joy of cruising the open roads in a swish convertible, even if it’s only for a little while. Or perhaps all you’re after is a reliable set of wheels to get you quickly and safely from point A to point B. Extravagant or economical? Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a rental car to suit you in Puebla.

From its highways to its suburban streets, discovering Puebla is easy with your own rental car. But before you get into the fast lane, here’s what you should know about hitting the road in this city:

In Puebla, you’ll have to stick to the right-hand side. When road-tripping someplace new, it’s always a good idea to opt for an automatic vehicle. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and save worrying about gear changes.

Scoring a parking space in Puebla isn’t too difficult. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — it could be tricky parking in the very center during busier periods.

If you shudder at the idea of getting caught in gridlock, avoid driving between 5:00 am and 9:00 am, and again from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. These are the peak hours in this city of 1,434,100 people.

Most residential zones in the city of Puebla have a 60km/h speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits typically range between 60km/h and 110km/h.

Generally, your rental car company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may supply your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can send a fine directly to you.

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you can lawfully use your phone while behind the wheel in Puebla. But ensure you keep focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Puebla is 0.08%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

No. In Puebla, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When approaching a set of traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

Seat belts should always be worn in Puebla. That being said, the rule may vary for certain vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.