If your trip to Totland Bay is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Hurst Castle. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on many visitors’ must-do lists. Tennyson Down and The Needles Park are also close by and worth a detour.

There’s no need to spend every waking moment in Totland Bay when there’s a great big world out there to see! Just 25 miles away, Southsea Beach will keep you busy with fascinating sights like Gunwharf Quays. Afterwards, point your wheels in the direction of Spinnaker Tower.

No matter whether it’s sunny or rainy, you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the lovely beaches near Totland Bay from behind the wheel of your rental car. When you get near the ocean, keep an eye out for seagulls circling over these beautiful stretches of coastline:

• Norton Beach (3 miles away).
• Yarmouth Beach (3 miles away).
• Compton Beach (4 miles away).

If you’re going to Totland Bay for work-related purposes, you’ll probably be visiting some convention centers. With your own rental car, you’re sure to get there on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre (14 miles away).
• Bournemouth International Centre (15 miles away).
• Southampton Guildhall (18 miles away).

A rental car will help you get around with ease in Totland Bay. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to stretch your budget, a mini or a compact is a terrific choice. These smaller cars are affordable to run and a piece of cake to park. If you’ve got the kids in tow, a full-size car will give you plenty of space.

You’ll be happy to hear that there’s a broad range of both high-end and economy vehicles to rent in Totland Bay. What you end up going for is largely dependent on how much you’re willing to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Prestige vehicles offer the best in mod cons and comfort. If you want to treat yourself, why not go for an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a fancy medium-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you’re just after a set of wheels to get you around town as cheaply as possible, stick with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

In Totland Bay, drivers stick to 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, you’ll be shifting gears with your left hand.

Most of the time, finding a parking spot in Totland Bay is an easy task. If you’re planning to head to one of the busier attractions in town, it’s a smart idea to look at parking options before you go.

Speed limits vary across the city of Totland Bay, but typically range from 30mph to 70mph. Most residential areas have a top speed of 30mph unless stated otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Otherwise, they may share your contact details with local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

It’s against the law to use your cell phone while driving around Totland Bay, and you may also be issued a fine for simply holding a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. However, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your focus remains on the road.

In Totland Bay, it’s a criminal offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a few drinks with lunch or dinner, leave your car behind.

No, it’s not. In Totland Bay, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

In short, yes. However, there are some exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation systems.