Question 1

What are the major attractions in St. Petersburg?

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If your trip to St. Petersburg is all sorted out but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.

Experience the best that this place has to offer by adding Palace Square and State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace to your to-do list. If you have an extra day or two to spare, check out Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Kazan Cathedral as well.

Near the city center, Mariinsky Theatre is one spot you might like to add to your to-do list. C-189 Submarine Museum and Yusupov Palace are also nearby and worth checking out.

Question 2

What are the best road trip destinations near St. Petersburg?

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Situated 20 miles from St. Petersburg, Repino draws in lots of travelers. Enjoy the sights and get to know some of the locals. Zelenogorsk is another well-liked option. You'll discover it 30 miles away. Come and discover what this place is about.

Question 3

What kind of rental car should I get for St. Petersburg?

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Sure, you can do St. Petersburg without renting a vehicle. But with so much to check out here, having one would definitely make life easier. If you plan to head out of town and on the open road, book a car rental with a bit of power. A larger car like an SUV will get you to the surrounding bays in roomy comfort. Prefer to spend a lot of your time downtown? A smaller car like a mini or compact is your best bet. Driving through narrow lanes and squeezing into tight parking spaces will be easy with one of these.

Question 4

Should I get a luxury rental car in St. Petersburg?

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You're spoiled for choice when it comes to rental cars in St. Petersburg. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to easy-to-park compacts, you'll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what you intend to do. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don't need much more than enough space for your luggage and buddies. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this time?

Question 5

Is it difficult to park in St. Petersburg?

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Like most big cities, finding a parking space can be tricky in St. Petersburg. If you're planning to stick around, choose a hotel here that offers parking.

Question 6

Does St. Petersburg have peak-hour traffic?

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St. Petersburg has a population of 5,028,000, so it's safe to say yes. However, you can avoid sitting in nose-to-tail traffic by driving outside the rush hours. The busiest time to be on the road is before and after work.

Question 7

What happens if I get a speeding fine while driving a rental car in Saint Petersburg?

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Generally, your chosen car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may supply your contact details to the relevant local authority, who'll then send a fine straight to you.

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