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Traveling in the United States of America with a rental car

The country of democracy attracts more and more tourists from different countries with its beautiful culture. But it often happens that a trip to the United States of America, which was planned by an agency, does not reveal all the picturesqueness of this large country. But each of us, during the holidays, wants to visit as many cities as possible and look at their sights, feel the whole mentality of the country from the inside.

The best solution would be to rent a car, feel comfortable and not depend on public transport schedules.

Just imagine a car trip that will take such popular and well-known places as: in the world gorge - Grand Canyon, of impossible beauty - Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Avenue of Stars, popular Broadway, Pentagon.

The majestic buildings will leave none of you indifferent:

Golden Gate Bridge;
Empire State Building

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A car will allow you to quickly move between cities and visit New York, Washington, Louisville, Chicago. Traveling in a rented car around the cities of the United States is a pleasure, because the local roads are considered among the best in the world. The procedure for renting a car has a number of conditions. But each state has its own rules, so before you rent a car, you need to find out what documents you will need.

Car insurance at USA plays an important role. Therefore, it is mandatory to draw up an insurance contract. After all, unforeseen circumstances can occur during a trip: from a small scratch to serious damage to the car. The period of operation of the vehicle is strictly specified in the contract, so if you rented a car at 15:00, you need to return it at the same time. If you overdue the agreed time for returning the car, you will be required to pay extra for one more day.

In the US, you can easily book a car in one city and drop it off in another. And all because international rental companies are located in all cities of the country, while the cost of booking will not change. For example, you can rent a car in the city of San Francisco and return it to Los Angeles. The absence of an increase in the cost for this service is easily explained by the huge number of bookings and transfers of rental cars between cities.

The price of car rental starts from $250 per person per day.

Regardless of your nationality, you will need the following documents to rent a car:

Passport with a visa that is currently valid;
International driver's license;
Credit card - this is required for the deposit.

The tenant must meet the following requirements:

Age is 21 years of age or older. If the renter is under 25 years old, they will be charged an additional "young driver" fee.

Renting a car in the US without a franchise

Conditions, costs, and insurance reimbursement limits vary greatly not only depending on the car model, but also on the state. It should always be specified whether insurance will be included in the quoted price of the booking. Most cars are rented out already with full insurance. The deductible is zero.

Largest distributors: Hertz, Avis, Budget can offer many types of insurance: CDW, LDV, LIS, PAI.

CDW with a deductible;
CDW full no deductible is a type of insurance without a deductible, in which the lessor does not require compensation from the client for damage that may be caused to the rented car during the period of use.
LDW - insurance covers any damage, including CDW, fires, all types of accidents.
LIS is insurance that pays damages resulting from a traffic accident to a third party.
PAI - passenger and driver insurance against all types of accidents.

Peculiarities of driving in the United States of America

In general, it cannot be said that American traffic rules are very different from European ones. The basic rules for regulating traffic flows, maintaining the principles of road safety are almost the same, but there are still differences.

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Street rules in each state have their own characteristics, but for a comfortable and calm travel, it will be enough for you to know the general rules of the road and the idea of \u200b\u200broads.

The roads have an impressive surface quality and many interchanges.

The speed limit in the United States of America is moderate. You can find out the allowable rate from the signs that will be posted throughout the city. Inside the blocks, the speed limit is 50-60 km per hour, and on the highway it is allowed to accelerate to 90 km per hour. United States of America 3

All road signs are text, so they are easy to understand. For example, no right turns would be marked with a No Turn Right sign, a dead end would be marked with Dead End, a one-way traffic would be One Way, and a pedestrian crossing would be marked with a PedXinf sign.

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There are many toll highways in the US. This type of movement has long been part of the life of Americans. Paid autobahns most often run along bridges, tunnels, their road surface is of high quality, and the traffic is not as busy as that of conventional highways.

You should be especially careful with pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists on the road, they must give way.

In the US, it is legal to turn on a red light if there is no prohibition sign in front of it. The only city where it will be banned is New York.

In the United States of America, a double solid line will only prohibit overtaking. And if you need to turn left to get to a residential complex or exit onto the highway, you can cross the double solid, just before doing this, you should make sure that your maneuver will not create obstacles for other traffic participants.

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You can park on the streets depending on the color of the curbs. Parking is allowed near the curb, which is not painted in any of the colors.

A red curb means that parking and stopping will be prohibited.
Blue - disabled parking is allowed.
White - at this place it is allowed to stop for a short period of time to unload and load passengers.
Yellow - commercial vehicles are allowed to stop for loading and unloading.
Green - parking is allowed, but only for a certain amount of time, usually 20-25 minutes.

Rent an electric car in the United States of America

An electric car is environmentally friendly and convenient. If you want to rent an electric car, you can contact the Bollore Group and get a car called Blueindy, with a range of approximately 250 kilometers and a top speed of 120 kilometers per hour. Each car has six airbags and air conditioning.

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Anyone who has a driver's license and is 21 years old can rent an electric car. If you are staying for a long time, it is possible to rent an electric car for a month and pay only $20 for it. More often, electric cars are rented to travel to the airport or travel short distances. In international car rental companies such as Hertz, Avis, you can rent a Tesla electric car of any model.

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Good to know

Monthly price chart. Approximate prices for 7 days rental

January

€165

February

€138

March

€140

April

€194

May

€198

June

€226

July

€239

August

€229

September

€188

October

€171

November

€147

December

€220

The most popular cars in United States of America

Fiat 500

€13 / Day

Citroen C1

€14 / Day

Ford Fiesta

€18 / Day

Ford Focus

€23 / Day

Opel Astra Estate

€28 / Day

Audi A4

€32 / Day

BMW X1

€33 / Day

Ford Foxus Estate

€33 / Day

Mercedes C Class

€43 / Day

BMW 5 series

€45 / Day

Ford Tourneo

€55 / Day

BMW 4 Cabrio

€65 / Day

Audi A6

€70 / Day

Audi A5 Cabrio

€75 / Day

Mercedes Vito

€80 / Day

Popular car rental places in United States of America

Daytona - Airport

Miami - Airport (florida)

Charlotte - Airport

Chicago Midway - Airport

Indianapolis Airport

Myrtle Beach Airport

Washington Dulles Airport

Baltimore - Airport

Houston Hobby Airport

Memphis Airport

Washington Dc Reagan Airport

Las Vegas - Airport

San Diego - Airport

Syracuse International Airport

Kahului - Airport Int

Seattle - Downtown

New Orleans - Gentilly (louisiana)

Madison - New Jersey

Denver

Boston

Myrtle Beach

Omaha

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Savannah

Albuquerque

San Francisco

Newark

Guam

Milwaukee

List of required documents

Driving license

Credit card

Voucher

Passport

A valid international driver's license is required!

Your guide to rent a car in United States of America

Download desired area of Google maps for offline access

The presence of an offline navigator allows you to save on roaming. It is enough just to download the necessary maps from Google Maps and get directions even without a network connection. To do this, enter the phrase "OK MAPS" in the application, select the desired area and download offline maps to your smartphone.

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Book in advance

United States of America is a popular tourist destination, so car rental is consistently in demand. The earlier you book a car, the more options there will be and the lower the prices will be. Choose transport online at least 6 weeks before your visit. Better yet, do it as soon as you start planning your vacation. If plans change, you can cancel your booking without penalty up to 48 hours before it starts.

Which car to choose for rent

Choose a car according to the purpose of your trip. You can drive around the city and its surroundings in a compact car VW Up or Opel Astra. These models are the most popular with our customers in United States of America.

In the mountains, more powerful transport will be required. Pay attention to the volume of the engine - it must be more than 1.6 liters. An all-wheel drive crossover would be ideal. Ford Foxus Estate will cost €31 per day. By the way, before leaving, do not forget to refuel with a margin. On the rises, the fuel goes one and a half to two times more. Gas stations in mountain villages are rare.

What you need to pay attention to at the time of receiving a car

Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.

The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.

Insurance recommendations

Rental companies in United States of America may offer different insurance options. They differ in price and set of options. Here are the basic types:

Third Party Liability (TPL)/Third Liability Protection (TLP). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Insurance (TI)/Theft Protection (TP)/Theft Waiver (TW). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Super Loss Damage Waiver (SLDW)/Theft Protection+Collision Damage Waiver (TP+CDW). Full protection against theft and damage, even if you are the culprit of the accident.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.

If you want to save money and choose the cheapest insurance, carefully inspect the car upon receipt. Make sure the machine is not damaged. United States of America 8

Check out the fuel policy

For trips over long distances, it is better to choose the option with the already included payment for a full tank. If you have a short trip, then this service is inappropriate. Be sure to read the fuel policy before making a booking:

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If necessary, use the special filter to select the most convenient option for you.

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Unlimited mileage

Before renting a car, you should check with the rental company if there is a limit on the daily mileage for a car. Typically, tourists use a rental car to travel not only around the city, but also to travel to neighboring cities and even countries. If such a restriction exists, it is recommended to choose a rental option where there is no limit. In this case, the total cost of mileage will be lower, since you will not have to pay extra for exceeding the mileage. On our site, in the search results, check the filter "Unlimited mileage" to see the offers you need.

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Compare prices and conditions from different car rental companies

When choosing a rental car in United States of America, you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.

Which rental company to choose

It is recommended to rent a car in trusted companies, that is, in those whose services you have already used. You can also focus on the rating of our site, which is displayed next to the name of the company in the search results.

Ceteris paribus, preference should be given to larger companies that have a high level of service and a large selection of cars. The best rental companies in United States of America are SIXT with an average rating of 9 points and ROUTES (rating - 9).

Getting a car at a rental office

You should show a voucher and personal documents. A manager draws up a lease agreement. The deposit is blocked on the card.

Before leaving the rental, turn on the ignition, find out the amount of fuel and compare it with what is written in the contract.

Inspect the car carefully. Point out to the manager any paint chips and scuffs. The employee must record the damage. Take a photo yourself: they should show the defect, the number of the car and the employee of the rental company. This will help to avoid problems when returning the car: it will prove that it was not you who torn the upholstery or scratched the fender.

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