Rental cars in Irving Park from $55

If your trip to Irving Park is all organized but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Sometimes short drives are fun too. Just down the road, Portage Park and Logan Square Night Market will keep you busy. Eager for more nearby options? Walt Disney House is also worth dropping by.

If you want to venture out on a day trip, we have a few ideas. Why not load up the car and find out what’s going on in Irving Park East or Albany Park? Both offer plenty to do and a good range of accommodations. Irving Park East is 1 mile away, and Albany Park is 1 mile.

Irving Park has some glorious coastal areas, and there’s no better way to experience them than from behind the wheel of your own rental car. See what fascinating treasures you can find dotted beside the water at one of these lovely beaches:

• Kathy Osterman Beach (4 miles away).
• Montrose Beach (4 miles away).
• North Avenue Beach (6 miles away).

After spending time mingling with like-minded people, it’s always nice to be able to put your feet up somewhere nearby. If you’re traveling to Irving Park primarily for work, these are some of the convention centers that are close to hotels, restaurants and cafés:

• Copernicus Center (2 miles away).
• Skybox on Sheffield (4 miles away).
• Mayne Stage (5 miles away).

A rental car allows you to get around the top sights easily in Irving Park. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to make your budget go further, a mini or a compact is an excellent choice. These smaller cars are economical to run and a piece of cake to park. If you’re traveling with the family, a full-size car or an SUV will give you all the space you need.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a huge range of luxurious rental vehicles in Irving Park. What you go with depends on your budget as well as what you plan to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles often spare no expense when it comes to comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not book an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a stylish mid-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you just need something to whiz around town in as economically as possible, stick with a budget compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

You’ll have to keep to the right when driving in Irving Park. In addition to that, take some extra care if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with the roads, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Chicago is large enough to have rush-hour traffic, which may extend to neighborhoods like Irving Park. You’re likely to hit congestion as people drive to and from work in the mornings and afternoons.

Finding a parking spot in Irving Park is a cinch. You don’t need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of on and off-street parking available.

The speed limits in Irving Park are similar to the rest of Chicago, ranging from 25mph to 70mph. To ensure the safety of both drivers and pedestrians, a default speed limit of 30mph applies to most residential zones.

Generally speaking, your rental car company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Or they may supply your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Chicago.

It’s prohibited to use a cell phone while driving your car in Irving Park. You could even be issued a fine for just holding a phone while behind the wheel.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Irving Park is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Yes, drivers are allowed to turn on a red light in Irving Park. But first you have to bring the car to a complete stop. Move on only when the lane you are turning into is clear.