Rental cars in Clear Lake from $31

Remember to pack the latest novel and perhaps even a soccer ball. Clear Lake has some glorious beaches you can drive to, including:

• El Jardin Del Mar (9 miles away).
• Sylvan Beach Park (9 miles away).

If you’re going to Clear Lake for work-related reasons, you’ll probably be visiting some business and convention centers. With your own set of wheels, you can relax knowing you’ll arrive on time. Here are some of the biggest and the best:

• Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds (5 miles away).
• George R. Brown Convention Center (18 miles away).
• NRG Center (18 miles away).

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to renting a car in Clear Lake. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to agile compacts, you’ll find it all here. Deciding on your perfect match of course depends on your budget and where you plan to go. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than a bargain, no-frills type model. Which will it be this time?

You’ll be motoring along the right side of the road in Clear Lake. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, we recommend driving more cautiously in destinations you’ve never been.

Speed limits generally range from 30km/h to 70mph in Clear Lake and there are penalties for exceeding the limit. Residential roads usually have a maximum speed of 30mph, unless stated otherwise.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Otherwise, it may give your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued to you directly.

You bet. Although, there are some exceptions for certain vehicles run by public transportation systems.

It is against the law to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Clear Lake, and you may even be hit with a fine for just handling your phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your focus remains on the road.

In Clear Lake, it’s a fineable offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) over 0.08%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’d be wise to leave your rental car at your hotel.

Traffic laws in Clear Lake permit drivers at a red light to turn into the lane closest to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before doing so, the vehicle must completely stop and the driver must be sure that the way is clear before continuing on.