Charlotte Car Insurance

Charlotte Car Insurance: The Basics

Called the "Queen City" by locals, the Charlotte area is rapidly growing and is the largest city in North Carolina. It's known as a center for finance, industry, technology, entertainment, and its most popular pastime—professional race car driving. Fortunately, the professionals keep it on the racetrack in Concord and everyday drivers in the Charlotte area know that it's important to have the right auto insurance in Charlotte to protect them and their vehicles. GEICO works hard to offer excellent car insurance rates in the greater Charlotte area, so get your free Charlotte car insurance quote today.

Navigating Your Way Around Charlotte

Most of Uptown has streets that are laid out in a grid. Streets running east and west are numbered sequentially, and named streets run north and south. However, once outside of the city, many of the roads follow the natural landscape. This often makes them difficult to navigate since their direction and names can change without warning. Many roads in and around Charlotte actually share the same name—sometimes even intersecting with each other.

For faster travel around Uptown, drivers can use the I-277 loop. However, keep a sharp eye on the signs since the west side of the loop is actually I-77. Locals recommend following signs for "Downtown" to keep from passing the exits to get back onto I-277. Further from Uptown is I-485, which nearly encircles the entire city. The northernmost four miles are still under construction, but the existing roadways make for an excellent means of getting around the outer limits of the city.

Other Transportation Options for Charlotte

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has an extensive bus service that runs from Uptown to the surrounding areas with fares as low as $1.75. However, bus service is slow, so locals recommend taking the LYNX light rail train line if possible. The LYNX Blue Line crosses the city from I-485 in the southwest to 7th Street past the convention center. Or if you prefer to stay on the roads, there are several taxi companies in Charlotte. While cab rates are fixed for every cab regardless of operator, long distance travels can become expensive quickly. Be sure to ask about rates before getting into the cab if you're planning a long trip across town.

Important Places in Charlotte

If you're a race fan, nearly everyone knows that Charlotte Motor Speedway (5555 Concord Pkwy. South) is a cornerstone of stock car racing history. Take a tour of the track (or even a few laps) and put yourself in the shoes of a racing legend. Is high-speed not quite your speed? Pay a visit to the art galleries at the Mint Museum Randolph, located in the historic former U.S. Mint building at 2730 Randolph Road. Need something fun for the whole family? You'll find one of the nation's leading hands-on science museums at Discovery Place, 301 North Tryon Street. Or visit the Charlotte Symphony in the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center at 130 North Tryon Street.

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Make sure your car insurance in Charlotte is up-to-date before driving around. Visit our North Carolina car insurance page to better understand state required coverage limits and teen driving laws. A licensed GEICO representative will always be available to assist you by phone, day or night.