Cheap Car Rental in Benton, LA

If your trip to Benton is all sorted out but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.You won’t struggle for things to do around these parts. Within an easy drive of the center, Cypress Black Bayou Park and Recreation Area and Bossier Tennis Center will keep you busy.

You don’t have to spend all your time in Benton, especially when iconic attractions are not too far away. Bienville Depot Museum is well worth a day trip. You’ll find it in Arcadia, 45 miles away.

If you’re in town for a business conference, you’ll find Shreveport Convention Center 16 miles away. When you get a break, make your way to a nearby café to grab a bite — networking and socializing can be tiring.

With your own set of wheels, Benton is yours to enjoy. People head to this interesting city for lots of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a different car for each of them. The number one priority for big families is space. Depending on the number of family members, that could mean anything from a full-size vehicle to a van. Those traveling on a budget usually prefer the great gas mileage of our smaller vehicles, such as an economy or a mini. If you’re in the mood to make heads turn in Benton, you could even check out our special category for a vehicle that will make any car lover go weak at the knees.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a great range of luxurious rentals in Benton. What you opt for is largely dependent on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are all about comfort and class. If you feel like splashing out, why not grab an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a fancy mid-size sedan? Otherwise, if you just need a car to whiz around town in as cheaply as possible, you’re better off going with a budget compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

Motorists drive on the right side of the road in Benton. Even though you may be comfortable with the traffic rules, it’s wise to drive more cautiously in destinations you’ve never been.

Parking in Benton is easy. You won’t have to keep driving around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s loads of on and off-street parking on offer.

Since the population of Benton is roughly 2,000, you probably won’t have much trouble with traffic congestion. That said, downtown streets usually get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

While navigating through the streets of Benton, keep in mind that the speed limits range from 20mph to 75mph. Most residential zones are 30mph unless indicated otherwise.

More often than not, your rental car company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Otherwise, they may provide your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

You’re allowed to use your cell phone when operating a vehicle in Benton. However, we always recommend waiting until you reach your destination, or pulling over in an appropriate spot, before using your phone.

In Benton, it’s illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. If you’re going to have a few drinks, it’d be wise to leave the car at your hotel.

Road rules in Benton allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearest to them without having to wait for it to turn green. Before doing so, the car must stop completely and the driver must be certain that the lane is clear before continuing on.

Subject to some exceptions, seat belts must be worn in Bossier Parish.