If your trip to Clacton-on-Sea is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Close to the center, Clacton Pier is one sight to consider putting on your to-do list. If you still have space on that schedule, Clacton-on-Sea Beach and West Cliff Theatre will keep you occupied as well.

There’s no need to spend all your time in Clacton-on-Sea when there’s a great big world out there to see! Only 50 miles away, Abbot’s Cliff Beach will keep you on the go with interesting sights like Dover Castle. Afterwards, point your wheels in the direction of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.

Shorelines are perfect places to launch a kite. If you feel a breeze blowing, why not buckle the youngsters into the car and drive off to St. Osyth Beach? It’s 4 miles from Clacton-on-Sea and is a lovely place for some family fun and games.

Heading off to Clacton-on-Sea for work-related reasons? After a tiring day of mingling and making new connections, you might find your stomach is ready for food. Thankfully, these business and convention centers offer easy access to some terrific cafés and restaurants:

• Wherstead Park (16 miles away).
• Trinity Park Conference and Events Centre (17 miles away).

Some people find ducking in and out of traffic in big cities a little tricky. But in a compact or economy car, the streets of Clacton-on-Sea will be a cinch. Prefer to spend your getaway exploring the surrounding rocky coastlines? Check out our awesome range of SUVs. With plenty of cargo space and oomph under the hood, these bigger rides will make those long, scenic drives even more unforgettable. Crossing off all the activities and sights that Clacton-on-Sea is famous for has never been easier with your own wheels.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a huge variety of luxury rentals in Clacton-on-Sea. What you go for is largely dependent on what you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Prestige vehicles often spare no expense when it comes to mod cons and comfort. If you’re splashing out, why not go for a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a flashy medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you’re just after a set of wheels to whiz around town in as efficiently as possible, stick with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

In Clacton-on-Sea, you’ll need to drive on the left side of the road. That means the driver’s seat is on the right-hand side. If you’ve rented a manual transmission car, familiarize yourself with changing gears with your left hand.

Most of the time, finding a parking space in Clacton-on-Sea is a simple task. If you’re on the way to one of the busier sights in town, it’s a smart idea to consider parking options before you go.

As the population of Clacton-on-Sea is around 50,500, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic congestion. That said, major roads can get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Most residential areas in the city of Clacton-on-Sea have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits typically range between 30mph and 70mph.

Generally, your car rental company will bill the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with the relevant local agency so they can send a fine to you directly.

As long as you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, it’s legal to use your phone while driving a car in Clacton-on-Sea. But ensure you keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Clacton-on-Sea is 0.08%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave your rental wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

It’s a big no-no to turn at a red light in Clacton-on-Sea. If you encounter one, enjoy a mindful moment or two until the signal flicks back to green.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Tendring District.