If your trip to Stamford is all locked in but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Not too far from the city center, Chelsea Piers is one attraction to consider adding to your must-see list. Stamford Town Center and Stamford Center for the Arts are also not far away and worth a pit stop.

Rack up a few more miles on that rental car and head 37 miles to New Haven. East Rock Park is one of the top attractions to check out. After one more reason to visit? Yale Bowl is also within easy reach.

There’s nothing quite as nice as opening the car window and feeling the cool salty sea air on your face while you’re driving by the seaside. Pack some snacks and spend a few hours relaxing at one of the stunning beaches near Stamford. Popular options include:

• Compo Beach (11 miles away).
• Pryibil Beach (12 miles away).
• Burying Hill Beach (12 miles away).

Avoid paying an arm and a leg for a rental car by following these top tips:

• A car can take you wherever you want to go — so can we. Compare the cheapest deals from the top companies in town in just a couple of clicks.
• Take advantage of our Price Drop Alert and stay up to date when prices fall for your next vacation destination
• Include both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off office locations to be sure you’re bagging the best price around
• If you’re not worried about which day of the week you collect the keys to your car and your schedule is flexible, experiment with days and dates to find the best rates
• If possible, keep the time of your pickup and drop-off the same. If you bring back your car at a later time than you picked it up, you may be charged an entire extra day
• Keep more hard-earned dollars in your pocket. You’ll grab some of the thriftiest deals when you prepay your rental car
• Finally, lock in your wheels as soon as you can to grab a ton of savings!

Sure, you can make your way around Stamford without renting a vehicle. But with so much to see and experience here, having one would definitely make your trip more convenient and fun. If you’d like to get out of the city and into the countryside, pick a car with some power. A mid-size or full-size SUV will get you to the surrounding sandy shores in style and comfort. Going to spend most of your escape right in the city? A compact or mini car is a wise choice. Maneuvering through narrow laneways and squeezing into tiny parking spaces will be a lot less stressful with one of these.

First of all, there’s a huge range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles available in Stamford. What you go for depends on your funds and what you plan to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not grab a high-end SUV, or perhaps a fancy mid-size sedan? On the other hand, if you’re just after something to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, stick with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

Driving around a new location doesn’t have to make you grip the steering wheel in fear. If you’re visiting Stamford, get comfortable on the road with these tips:

You’ll need to stick to the right when driving in Stamford. In addition to that, take some extra caution if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Getting a parking spot in Stamford is a breeze. You won’t need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s plenty of off and on-street parking on offer.

As with most destinations, roads get busy in the hours before and after work. However, due to its smaller population of roughly 128,900, traffic isn’t a huge concern in Stamford.

While cruising through the streets of Stamford, keep in mind that the speed limits range from 30mph to 65mph. Residential zones are 35mph unless stated otherwise.

Generally speaking, your car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges. Alternatively, they may share your information with local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while driving in Stamford, and you could even be hit with a fine for simply holding a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as you stay focused on the road.

In Stamford, it is an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.08%. If you plan to have a few drinks, it’d be wise to leave the car at your hotel.

Traffic laws in Stamford allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without having to wait for it to turn green. Before turning, the car must come to a complete stop and the driver must ensure the way is clear before proceeding.

You bet. Although, there may be exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation systems.