Rental cars in Atlantic City from $53

If your trip to Atlantic City is all organized but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Whatever you do, don’t forget your camera when you visit Steel Pier. This fantastic attraction is guaranteed to offer some perfect photo ops.Stop by Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City. It’s one attraction you’ll find on most visitors’ to-do lists. Borgata Casino and Tropicana Casino are also not far away and worth a pit stop.

If you’ve seen all the sights in Atlantic City, there’s plenty more on offer down the road. Cape May is just 40 miles away. Travelers who head here usually have Cape May Lighthouse on their must-do lists.

Atlantic City boasts some magical seaside areas, and there’s no better way to explore them than from behind the wheel of your own rental car. See what interesting shells and treasures you can find strewn along the shore at one of these popular beaches:

• Ventnor City Beach (3 miles away).
• Brigantine Beach (4 miles away).
• Margate City Beach (5 miles away).

If you want to get out and meet new people, signing up for an event at Atlantic City Convention Center is an excellent idea. You’ll find it 1 mile from Atlantic City, so have a look through the calendar of events and see what grabs you.

With your very own rental vehicle, Atlantic City is yours to enjoy. People travel to this interesting city for loads of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have the ideal car for each of them. A major priority for large families is space. Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size car to an SUV. Those on a budget usually prefer the affordability and great mileage of our smaller rentals, such as a mini or compact car. If you want to attract a few admiring glances in Atlantic City, you could even cast an eye over our special category for a vehicle that will make any car fan wobbly at the knees.

First of all, there’s a broad range of both high-end and economy rental vehicles in Atlantic City. What you go with is largely dependent on your funds and what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles offer unparalleled comfort and class. If you want to treat yourself, why not go for a high-end SUV, or perhaps a stylish mid-size sedan? On the other hand, if you just need something to whiz around town in as efficiently as possible, go for an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

It’s relatively easy to find somewhere to park in Atlantic City, though it can be hard to score a spot in the busier areas. Booking a hotel that provides guests with on-site parking will make things easier.

Since the population of Atlantic City is only 39,300, you won’t have a lot of trouble with traffic. That being said, main roads usually get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

In Atlantic City, speed limits range from 25mph to 65mph. Residential areas have a default speed limit of 35mph unless signed otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Alternatively, it may forward your contact information to the relevant local agency so the fine is issued straight to you.

As in many places, standard cell phone usage is not allowed while driving a car in Atlantic City. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to maintain focus on the road.

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

Traffic laws in Atlantic City permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearest to them without waiting for a green signal. Before turning, the car must come to a total stop and the driver must ensure the lane is clear before continuing on.

Subject to some exceptions, seat belts must be fastened in Atlantic County.