If your trip to Stamford is all organized but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Not far from the city center, Chelsea Piers is one sight to consider adding to your to-do list. Stamford Town Center and Stamford Center for the Arts are also close by and worth a pit stop.

Stamford is amazing, there’s no doubt about that — but there’s plenty more to see and do a little farther down the road. New Haven is just 35 miles away. Travelers who head here usually have East Rock Park on their must-do lists.

Fill the tank, fire up the engine and get ready to feel the sea breeze on your face. Stamford has some incredible stretches of coastline, such as:

• Compo Beach (10 miles away).
• Pryibil Beach (12 miles away).
• Burying Hill Beach (12 miles away).

Having your own ride in Stamford will give you more flexibility to squeeze in as many attractions as you can. Maybe you’re planning to head out of the city, explore country lanes, and go wherever the wind takes you. If that’s the case, pick up one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and explore the beautiful sandy shores in the surrounding area. If you’re all about the bright city lights, go for something small. Navigating busy streets and traffic will be much less stressful in an economy or compact car.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s an impressive variety of luxury rentals in Stamford. What you go for is largely dependent on how much you’re willing to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles often spare no expense when it comes to comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not pick up an elite SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-sized sedan? On the other hand, if you just need something to get you from A to B as economically as possible, go for an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

In Stamford, you’ll have to stick to the right side. When exploring a new place, it’s smart to rent a vehicle with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road and not stress about gear changes.

No, you shouldn’t have any issues finding a parking space in Stamford. With loads of places to leave your car, discovering the best of this destination is easy.

One awesome thing about visiting a smaller city is lighter traffic, so don’t worry too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of around 128,900, you can look forward to a smooth Stamford driving experience.

In the city of Stamford, speed limits range from 30mph to 65mph. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 35mph unless stated otherwise.

Generally speaking, your car rental company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Alternatively, they may share your information with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.

As long as you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, you can lawfully use your phone while cruising around Stamford. But be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

In Stamford, it is a fineable offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.08%. If you’re thinking of having a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave your rental car behind.

Yes. But before you turn, you are required to stop the car completely and only move on if the way is clear.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Fairfield County. That being said, these rules may not apply for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.