Rental cars in Southwest from $54

Frequently travel for business-related purposes? Convention centers are most likely familiar places to you. With easy access to hotels and restaurants, you can be sure your trip will go off without a hitch if you’re on your way to any of these places:

• Arts and Industries Building (3 miles away).
• Walter E. Washington Convention Center (4 miles away).
• La Maison Française (5 miles away).

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a huge variety of both luxury and economy rentals in Southwest. What you end up going for depends on what you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not book an elite SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you just need something to whiz around town in as cheaply as possible, maybe go for an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

Speed limits generally range from 20mph to 70mph in Southwest and there are penalties for exceeding the limit. Built-up areas usually have a maximum speed of 25mph, unless indicated otherwise.

Usually, your chosen car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority so they can send a fine to you directly.

By law everyone must wear a seat belt. Although, there are a few exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation networks.

As with many places, standard cell phone usage is not allowed while driving around Southwest. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just remember to maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Southwest is 0.08%. If you’re planning a big night on the town, leave your wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Road rules in Southwest permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them, without waiting for it to turn green. Before doing so, the car must fully stop and the driver must ensure the way is clear before moving on.