If your trip to Ratingen is all booked but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Dusseldorfer Golfclub. It’s one sight you’ll find on most visitors’ to-do lists. If you still have room on your schedule, Green Lake and Blue Lake will keep you on the go as well.

If you feel like a day trip, pack some snacks and head over to Remscheid. Located 18 miles away, it has more than enough to keep you going. You may also like to check out the sights of Bochum. It’s about 19 miles from Ratingen and has some fantastic things on offer.

Steer your car in the direction of Seaside Beach Baldeney. It’s 9 miles from Ratingen and is the ideal place to clear your head. Enjoy a quiet stroll by the sea and listen to the waves rippling along the shoreline.

Constantly on the go for work-related purposes? Convention centers are most likely familiar places to you. With easy access to hotels and cafés, your trip is sure to go off without a hitch if you’re heading to any of these places:

• Congress Centre Duesseldorf (7 miles away).
• Messe Duesseldorf (7 miles away).
• Schmela Haus (7 miles away).

Ratingen is big. You could chill out for a week or two here and barely scratch the surface. If you’d like to experience as much as possible in this thriving metropolis, a rental car is a must. Keep in mind that driving in big cities often goes hand in hand with tight streets and even tighter parking spaces. But don’t worry — a small car like a compact will make this much easier to manage. If you’re in the mood to skip town and take in some of the rolling hills that Ratingen is famous for, you’ll probably prefer something with a bit more power. A full-size or mid-size SUV will make that scenic road trip even more fun.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an unforgettable road trip around Ratingen, a comfortable SUV could be the ideal solution. If you’re looking for the best possible deal and plan on sticking mostly to the city, a budget compact is a wise pick. All you have to do is work out what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the back seat, and hit the wide, open road.

In Ratingen, you’ll have to keep to the right side. When traveling someplace new, it’s always a smart idea to book a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

It can be tough to get a parking space in Ratingen. Once you nab one, be sure to pay close attention to the signage. Staying over the time limit or leaving the car in a no-standing zone can put a big hole in your vacation budget.

Since the population of Ratingen is only 91,600, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic. That being said, main roads can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

While driving through the streets of Ratingen, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 30km/h to 130km/h. Residential zones are 30km/h unless marked otherwise.

Normally, 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 usual approach. Otherwise, it may pass on your contact information to local authorities 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 around Ratingen. But make sure you keep concentrating on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Ratingen is 0.05%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave your rental wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light is prohibited in Ratingen. Always be on the alert for traffic signs and lights to ensure you don’t break any road rules.

Although there are a few exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Düsseldorf Government Region.