If your trip to Rockland is all booked but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Plan a stop at Rockland Ice Rink. It’s one sight you’ll find on many visitors’ to-do lists. Rockland Golf Course and The Company Theatre are also not far away and worth taking the time to see.

You’ll want to explore nearby Popponesset Beach. What’s 45 miles when you’ve got your very own ride? The road trip there is half the fun! Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cape Cod Children’s Museum and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve alone justify the drive out here. Situated 25 miles away, Manomet Beach is another popular destination. If you visit, be sure to check out Plimoth Plantation, Pinehills Golf Club and Plymouth Farmers’ Market.

Beaches are the best places for kite flying. If it’s windy, why not buckle the youngsters into the car and go on an outing to Plymouth Long Beach? It’s 18 miles from Rockland and is a wonderful place for some family fun and games.

Constantly on the go for business-related purposes? Convention centers are probably quite familiar to you. With easy access to hotels and cafés, you can be sure your trip will be a success if you’re heading to any of these places:

• South Shore Music Circus (9 miles away).
• Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (17 miles away).
• Plymouth Memorial Hall (17 miles away).

With your very own rental car, Rockland is all yours to discover. People flock to this charming city for loads of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have the ideal car for each of them. A priority for large families is space. Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size car to a van. Those on a budget usually prefer the great mileage and affordability of our smaller vehicles, such as a mini or an economy. If you’re hoping to make an impressive entrance in Rockland, you could even cast an eye over our special category for a ride that’ll make any car fan tremble at the knees.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a great range of both luxury and economy rentals in Rockland. What you end up going with will depend on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not book a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps an upmarket mid-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you just need a set of wheels to get you around town as cheaply as possible, stick with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

In Rockland, you’ll have to keep to the right-hand side. When visiting someplace new, it’s smart to go for an automatic car. That way, you can focus on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

Getting a place to park in Rockland isn’t always simple. That’s why many visitors choose a hotel that comes with a parking lot. When leaving the car around the city, make sure you check the signage. Overstaying the maximum time limit could get you a substantial fine.

One of the best things about motoring around a smaller city is lighter traffic, so you won’t have to worry too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of around 18,000, you can expect a smooth Rockland driving experience.

The residential zones in the city of Rockland have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits normally range between 20mph and 65mph.

Most of the time, your car rental company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Otherwise, they may forward your contact details to local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

As with many places, regular cell phone usage is not permitted while driving around Rockland. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to maintain focus on the road.

In Rockland, it’s illegal to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. If you’re planning to have a couple of drinks with lunch or dinner, you’d be wise to leave the car at your hotel.

Yes you can. However, before you turn you are required to bring the vehicle to a complete stop and only move on if the lane is clear.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Boston.