Driving Holidays Between The USA and Canada!

                                                                                         

Road trips and driving holidays in the USA and Canada have been a popular method of travel for decades. Whether it’s a group of students crammed into a hatchback or a family travelling in a deluxe Motorhome, the open roads of North America are perfect for getting around and exploring the area. With relatively relaxed border between Canada and the US, it’s simple enough to drive across these days. Car rental suppliers do have some rules regarding where you can take their cars though, and there are certain things you will need to present at the border. Below is some info on important to check before you set off on your holiday.

The first thing to check before driving across the border is of course if you are permitted to do so with your rental car. Most suppliers have no issues with their cars being taken across however they do need to be notified at time of booking, as registration papers and in some cases extra insurance, may need to be organised. There are also restrictions on driving hire cars into Alaska, and again, this can be confirmed at time of booking.

While one way rentals between the two countries are not allowed by many suppliers, it can be requested with a few, so check with our helpful reservations staff who can request this for you. Most suppliers that allow one ways across the border will have a list of cities which can be collected and returned at. These are usually cities that are not too far from the border, so keep this in mind if you are planning to request a one way rental.

When driving across the border, you may be stopped and asked to provide certain documents to be allowed through. These are usually your identification and any documents that come with your rental agreement when you collect your car, so be sure to check you have everything at time of pick up.

All in all though, the border between the USA and Canada is quite easy to cross compared to many other international boundaries in the world and as long as you have permission from the rental company, and all necessary documents, you should have no worries at all. With cities like Vancouver, Seattle, Detroit and Toronto all a short drive from the border, there will be many great places for you to visit and explore on your driving holiday.

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