If your trip to Punta Gorda is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Close to the center, Fishermen’s Village is one spot to consider putting on your to-do list. Gilchrist Park and Bayshore Live Oak Park are also nearby and worth a detour.

Pull out your bucket list, because it’s about to get a little longer. Once you’ve marked off the best sights in Punta Gorda, you’ll find a must-see attraction not too far away. Wanderers from all corners of the globe make a beeline for Arcadia Rodeo Arena. You can access it from Arcadia, 25 miles away.

If you’re staying in Punta Gorda with the kids, a day by the sea is a fantastic way of keeping them amused. Fill the car with some buckets, spades and beachballs, and journey out to one of these beautiful beaches:

• Little Gasparilla Island Beach (17 miles away).
• Stump Pass Beach State Park (18 miles away).

Located 5 miles from Punta Gorda, Cultural Center of Charlotte County is an awesome place to go for a conference. After a tiring day of mingling and making new connections, you’ll be able to jump into your rental car and drive out to a nearby restaurant or go for a leisurely cruise around the area.

With your very own rental vehicle, Punta Gorda is yours to experience. People venture to this alluring city for loads of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a unique car for each of them. A major priority for families is space. Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size car to a van. Those on a budget enjoy the fuel-efficiency of our smaller cars, such as an economy or compact car. If you’re looking to make a grand entrance in Punta Gorda, you could even peruse our special category for a vehicle that will make any car fan dizzy with excitement.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to renting a car in Punta Gorda. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on how much you want to spend and where you plan to go. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need more than a bargain, no-frills type model. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this trip?

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Punta Gorda is a cinch. You won’t need to repeatedly go around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s plenty of off and on-street parking to choose from.

As with many cities, the roads are usually busier in the hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of around 18,300, traffic jams aren’t a huge concern in Punta Gorda.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the most common practice. Alternatively, it may pass on your contact information to local authorities so the fine is issued straight to you.

As long as you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you can lawfully use your phone while driving in Punta Gorda. But be sure to keep concentrating on the road.

In Punta Gorda, it is an offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. If you’re going to have a couple of glasses of wine with dinner, you’d be wise to leave your rental car behind.

Turning on a red light isn’t allowed in Punta Gorda. Be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs to ensure you don’t break any road rules.

By law everyone must wear a seat belt. Although, there are a few exceptions for vehicles operated by public transportation systems.