Rental cars in Handsworth from $43

If your trip to Handsworth is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Sometimes short and sweet drives are enjoyable too. Just down the road, Villa Park and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham will keep you busy. Like some more nearby options? Alexander Stadium is also worth checking out.

Jewellery Quarter and Smethwick are two cool places you might like to swing by. Both offer plenty to do and a decent range of accommodations. Jewellery Quarter is 2 miles away, and Smethwick is 2 miles.

Constantly traveling for work? Convention centers are probably like a second home to you. With easy access to hotels and cafés, your trip is sure to go off without a hitch if you’re booked in at any of these places:

• The ICC-Birmingham (3 miles away).
• International Convention Centre (3 miles away).
• Bethel Convention Centre (3 miles away).

Firstly, be sure the car you select for your Handsworth escape will fit all the family and your bags. When you’ve done that, consider where your travels will take you. If you’re going to spend most of your time in Birmingham (which is just 3 miles away), pick a compact vehicle so you can zip in and out of the city traffic with ease. Is the open road calling you? Choose something that offers a little more trunk space and legroom.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to renting a car in Handsworth. From SUVs with space to spare to easy-to-park compacts, you’ll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match depends on how much you want to spend and what you intend to do. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures don’t need more than a bargain, no-frills type model. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this time?

In Handsworth, you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road. This means the steering wheel is on the right-hand side. If you’ve rented a manual transmission car, get ready to be changing gears with your left hand.

Peak-hour traffic isn’t a big problem in Handsworth and the wider Birmingham area. With a population of 984,300, the roads aren’t as busy here as they are in bigger cities.

Finding a car space in Handsworth won’t be too challenging. Of course, it can depend on the time and place — it may be tricky parking in the very center during busy periods.

The speed limits in the neighborhood of Handsworth are comparable to the rest of Birmingham, ranging from 30mph to 70mph. To ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers, a default speed limit of 30mph applies to most residential zones.

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your car rental company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the most common approach. Otherwise, it may pass on your contact information to local authorities so the fine is issued to you directly.

Seat belts are required in Birmingham. However, these rules may not apply for some vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.

Provided you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you can use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Handsworth. Just make sure you keep your eyes on the road.

While behind the wheel in Handsworth, it’s against the law to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.08%. Thinking of having one or two drinks over lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

You aren’t allowed to turn at a red light in Handsworth. When you encounter one, take the opportunity to enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the light switches back to green.