If your trip to Thebes is all organized but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.If you want to see more, Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and Cape Rock Park are favorites with visitors and within a quick drive of the downtown area.

If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we’ve got some suggestions. Located 25 miles away, Cobden is worth jumping in the car for. Giant City State Park, Rustle Hill Winery and StarView Vineyards alone make the drive out worthwhile. Locals will also likely point you toward Metropolis, 40 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Harrah’s Metropolis. (But we’re also big fans of Superman Statue and Fort Massac State Park.)

Whether you’re taking a break by yourself or with a few friends, CarRentals.com will help you find the best ride for your Thebes trip. An economy car is a fantastic choice if you’re going to be spending nearly all of your time in the downtown area. Cost-effective and with great mileage, these vehicles will get you from point A to B easily and comfortably. If you feel like doing things a little differently, rent a ride from our special category. We know you’ll find something that’ll attract a bit of attention! Got the young ones with you? A roomy full-size SUV will match your needs.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re planning an unforgettable road trip around Thebes, a safe and sturdy SUV could be your perfect match. If you’d like the best possible deal and plan to stick to city driving, an economy car is a wise pick. All you need to do is choose what’ll suit you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and rack up those miles.

You’ll need to keep to the right while driving in Thebes. Not only that, take a little extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with how the locals drive, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Nabbing a parking space in Thebes shouldn’t be too difficult. Of course, it depends on the time and place — you may find it tricky parking in the very center during busier periods.

Since the population of Thebes is only 440, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic. That being said, city center streets can get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Speed limits vary in and around Thebes, but usually range from 10mph to 70mph. Most residential zones have a top speed of 35mph unless indicated otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your car rental company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Alternatively, it may give your contact details to local authorities so the fine is sent directly to you.

As is the case in many places, regular cell phone usage is not allowed while driving a car in Thebes. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just make sure you keep your eyes on the road.

While operating a vehicle in Thebes, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.08%. Planning to have a few drinks while you’re out? Consider taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Traffic laws in Thebes allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without having to wait for a green signal. Before doing so, the vehicle must come to a total stop and the driver must be certain that the way is clear before proceeding.

Seat belts are compulsory in Illinois. That being said, the rule may not apply for some vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.