If your trip to St. Augustine is all sorted out but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.You’ll need to rise with the sun if you want to check out all the fascinating sights that this place has to offer. Flagler College and Lightner Museum are non-negotiable. Castillo de San Marcos and Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park shouldn’t be forgotten either.Near the city center, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not is one spot you might like to put on your to-do list. If you still have space on your travel schedule, St. George Street and Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine will keep you busy too.

We know you can’t wait to take your new ride for a spin. How about venturing out on a day trip to Northeast Florida Beaches? Just 20 miles away, roll down the windows and let the wind rustle your hair on the way there. TPC Sawgrass should be high up on your list here. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course are also not to be missed. Situated 60 miles away, DeLand is another popular option. If you stop by, don’t miss Museum of Art - Deland, St. Peter Catholic Church and Skydive DeLand.

Fill up the gas tank, fire up the engine and get ready to feel the sea breeze in your hair. St. Augustine offers some glorious stretches of coast, such as:

• Vilano Beach (3 miles away).
• Usina Beach (4 miles away).
• St. Augustine Beach (5 miles away).

With your own ride, St. Augustine is all yours to explore. People visit this captivating city for varying reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a unique car for each of them. The biggest priority for big families is space (and legroom). Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to a van. Travelers on a budget enjoy the great mileage and affordability of our smaller rentals, such as an economy or a mini. If you’re in the mood to make an impressive entrance in St. Augustine, check out our special category for a vehicle that will make any car lover tremble at the knees.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to embark on an amazing road trip around St. Augustine, a comfortable SUV could be the answer. If you’d like the cheapest price possible and plan on doing a lot of city driving, an economy car is hard to beat. All you have to do is decide what’s the best fit, load up the car, and rack up those miles.

You’ll be motoring along the right-hand side of the road in St. Augustine. Even though it may seem similar to home, we recommend driving with extra care on roads you’re not familiar with.

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in St. Augustine, although it can be a challenge to score a spot in the biggest and busiest streets. Staying at a hotel with a parking lot will make things more convenient.

Since the population of St. Augustine is around 13,000, you won’t experience too much trouble with traffic congestion. That said, downtown streets can get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Speed limits vary around the city of St. Augustine, but generally range from 10mph to 70mph. Most residential areas have a top speed of 30mph unless marked otherwise.

Generally, your chosen car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Or they may forward your contact details to local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

It is illegal to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in St. Augustine, and you may even receive a fine for just handling a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your eyes remain on the road.

When operating a vehicle in St. Augustine, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of over 0.08%. Thinking of having a few beers over lunch or dinner? Consider grabbing a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Yes it is. But before doing so, you must stop the car completely and only proceed if the lane is clear.

Seat belts should always be fastened in St. Johns County. That being said, the rules may vary for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.