Car Rental Oklahoma City - Exploring Oklahoma City

Oklahoma is a state with an interesting mix of cultures and equally diverse natural landscapes, from tall-grass prairies to forest-covered mountains. The state is large, and is a fascinating place to explore by car. Oklahoma City is located in the heart and is the perfect starting point for trips elsewhere.

Tahlequah and the Cherokee Heritage Center are to the east of Oklahoma City. This region was a resettlement area for Indian tribes forced off their ancestral lands farther east. The Heritage Center gives an insight into the history and culture of the area’s Native American Indians.

Additionally, the stunning region is pleasantly dominated by pristine mountains and surrounded by crystal clear lakes and rivers, perfect for hiking, kayaking, fishing and waterskiing.

Western Oklahoma is a stark contrast, yet just as attractive and striking with its huge sand dunes, volcanic mesas, expansive salt plains, and the awe-inspiring Wichita Mountains, ancient home of the Plains Indians.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located about 128kms south of Oklahoma City. It is comprised of verdant woodlands, scenic prairies, huge lakes and mineral springs. Here you can visit Travertine Nature Center, hike along the numerous trails and out on the lakes, and stay at one of the many campgrounds scattered throughout the park.

Oklahoma City is known as the ‘Horse Show Capital of the World’, as the city hosts more major horse shows than any other city in the US. North of Oklahoma City is the Lazy E Arena, the largest indoor rodeo arena in the world. All around are some of the country's top horse ranches.