Renting the right car

Millions of Americans can’t be wrong. Cruising comfortably on the wide and well-maintained highways is the most fun you can have in the biggest car possible.

Insuring the car properly

In the big city of Baltimore, it’s easy to get into an accident with an unfamiliar hire car. Protect yourself and book a car with comprehensive insurance without deductible. With the liability, you should pay attention to the amount of coverage.

It should be at least one million euros, so that you have at least some protection if people are injured in an accident. If you think that the coverage amount of your hire car is too low, you have the possibility to provide further protection with a so-called traveller policy. Talk to your insurance company and make sure your policy covers you in the US.

Accessories

Navigation device, child seats and other accessories must always be ordered separately from your rental company. Make a reservation in good time so that your desired equipment is also available on the day you pick up the car.

Tank control

If you rent your car from a rental company where you pick up the car with a full tank of gas and return it with a full tank of gas, you’re not doing anything wrong. All other fueling arrangements always lead to misunderstandings and arguments.

Customer Satisfaction Hire Car

Most customers are satisfied with the hire car stations in Baltimore. However, some complain about the exterior condition of some vehicles. If you discover any quirks such as dents or scratches on your hire car, be sure to get the damage confirmed in writing in a defect report and keep the document safe. This is the only way to avoid being held liable for damage that you did not cause when you return the car.

Sights in Baltimore

World Trade Center: Fantastic View
The World Trade Center is a good starting point to begin a stroll through the city. The building itself must probably be called a “building sin”. But at the very top, the “Top of the World Observation Deck” awaits. From here you have a fantastic view of Baltimore and surroundings.

Baltimore Civil War Museum: Journey into the past
If you want to learn about the history of the city, you can do so at the Baltimore Civil War Museum. Here you will learn details about the American Civil War in the 19th century.

Star-Spanged Banner Flag House & 1812 Museum: flag lore
If you want to know how the American flag came to be, you can visit the Star-Spanged Banner Flag House & 1812 Museum. Here you will learn about the life of Mary Pickersgill, who once sewed the flag.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture: Experiencing African American Culture
Dedicated to African American citizens and their contributions to the creation and development of Maryland is the exhibit at the “Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture.”

Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum: History of Baseball
Fans of baseball can check out the exhibit at the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum. There, everything commemorates the life of the legendary athlete.

B&O Railroad Museum: Historic Railroads
150 historic locomotives can be admired if you then visit the “B&O Railroad Museum”. The location was not chosen by chance. It was from Baltimore that the first railway in the USA was built, intended for public transport.

Baltimore Maritime Museum: maritime heritage
Maybe you are more drawn to the sea, though. Then you should check out the Baltimore Maritime Museum. Here you can admire numerous historic ships, and learn a lot about everyday life on board.

Edgar Allen Poe Museum: Experience the legendary writer For visitors interested in literature, we recommend the “Edgar Allan Poe Museum”. There you will learn a lot about the life of the writer, who wrote some of his works in this house.

Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine: Bulwark against British
The “Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine” played a major role in the Civil War. It was from here that the city was defended against British attacks in 1812.

National Aquariums: Spectacular Dolphin Show
If you are traveling with children, a visit to the National Aquarium is recommended at the end of the city tour. Especially the shark tank and the dolphin show inspire the visitors.

Find a good hotel

You can also find good hotels in Baltimore. You might book your room at the Admiral Fell Inn. Here you can expect stylishly furnished rooms that don’t lack any comfort.

Suggestion for a trip by hire car

Annapolis: Historic Ground
A nice trip with the hire car could lead you first to Annapolis. Already after a good half hour you are there. The capital of Maryland awaits you with a charming old town, whose cobblestone streets are lined with historic buildings from the 18th century. The best way to get to know the city is to join the Four Centuries Walking Tour. The guide, dressed in period garb, will introduce you to Annapolis' rich history on a walk that lasts just over two hours. The tour departs from City Dock at 1:30 p.m. on various days.

For exact dates, click here. http://annapolistours.com/event/

St. Michaels: Charming Village
Continue on to St. Michaels, which you will reach after a one-hour drive. St, Michaels also lives from the flair of bygone days. Victorian houses characterize the image of the village. In the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum you can learn a lot about the maritime past of the village. And with the Patriot, you can experience a delightful boat tour of the inlets around St. Michaels.

Berlin: Charming Antiques
Before you steer your hire car back to Baltimore, you can make a stop in Berlin. Don’t worry, you don’t have to make the long trip to Germany. Berlin is a small town in Maryland that you will reach after just an hour and a half drive. Numerous antique shops add to the charm of Berlin.

There you can browse at your leisure and load up the trunk with original souvenirs. If you want to fortify yourself before the return trip, you can sample hearty regional specialties at Drummer's Café in the Atlantic Hotel. You should allow about two and a half hours for the return trip to Baltimore. There you can plan your next excursions with the hire car.