If your trip to Summit is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.The wider area is known for having some outstanding canoeing and cycling. So why not jump in your rental car, get some fresh air and reconnect with nature?

When you’re ready to get out and experience the surrounding areas, Old Town Chicago will be waiting. Wander around and find out what makes this place tick. You’ll find it just 13 miles away.

Rain, hail or shine, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the magnificent beaches near Summit from the comfort of your own rental car. When you get near the ocean, keep an eye out for seagulls soaring over these dazzling stretches of coastline:

• Oak Street Beach (13 miles away).
• Ohio Street Beach (13 miles away).
• North Avenue Beach (14 miles away).

Constantly on the move for work? Convention centers are most likely familiar places to you. With easy access to hotels and cafés, your trip is sure to be a success if you’re heading to any of these places:

• Drury Lane Theater (9 miles away).
• Gaelic Park (11 miles away).
• McCormick Place (12 miles away).

Around 5 miles from downtown Berwyn, Summit is a fantastic base to explore this cool city and beyond. If all you want is a cost-efficient vehicle to take you in and around the local neighborhoods, a compact or mini car will check your boxes. Bigger groups might prefer the added trunk space and good legroom that a four-wheel drive or an SUV offers. Eager to splash out? Our premium category is full of cars that are luxurious to drive and will make your getaway that little bit more special.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Summit, a spacious SUV could be a good choice. If you’re hoping for a fantastic bargain and plan on doing a lot of city driving, an economy car is a clever pick. All you have to do is decide what’s the best fit, pack up the car, and hit the wide, open road.

You have to drive on the right-hand side of the road in Summit. Even though it may seem similar to home, we recommend driving with extra care in new and unfamiliar destinations.

Chicago is big enough to have rush-hour traffic, which may extend to neighborhoods like Summit. You’re most likely to encounter congestion as people drive to and from work in the mornings and afternoons.

You’ll discover plenty of places to leave your car in Summit. Even in the thick of the action, there’s often a spot just where you need it.

The speed limits in Summit are similar to the rest of Chicago, ranging from 25mph to 70mph. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers, a default speed limit of 30mph applies to residential areas.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. On the other hand, it may give your contact details to local authorities so the fine is issued directly to you.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened in Chicago.

Not only is it illegal to handle your cell phone while cruising in your car around Summit, but you may also receive a fine for using Bluetooth functions.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Summit is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night, leave your rental wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Yes you can. But before doing so, you must stop the vehicle completely and only proceed if there’s no oncoming traffic.