Why to rent a car in USA and quick tips before you hire a car
Renting a car during a trip in the USA is very popular, especially if you're in areas or cities where it's practically impossible to get around without one. Moreover, if you are traveling with several people, renting a car in the USA is really cheap, and in addition to comfort and freedom, it also costs less than other ways of transport.
In order to rent a car in USA, you will need following:
- Valid national driving licence
- International driving licence
- Credit card
- Valid passport
Tip from Pelikan: we also recommend navigational equipment that works, without navigation it can be a real problem in big cities like Los Angeles or New York.
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The most popular roads and places you should visit in the USA by a rental car.
Southwest
Probably the most legendary roadtrip awaits you in the American Southwest. A beautiful road from Las Vegas leading past the Grand Canyon and other amazing places like Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Zion National Park and the stunning Painted Desert. Allow at least 4 days for this route, but at least a week is recommended.
Miami – Key West
Florida is an amazing place. And this 127+ mile (205 km) journey is proof of that. It's not even time consuming. It's only a 4 hour drive along coral and limestone islands, which means feel free to stop somewhere, have a picnic, take a kayak, snorkel, or just swim with the beautiful scenery all around you.
San Francisco - Los Angeles
The Pacific Coast Highway, also nicknamed the PCH, runs along the bluffs and is roughly 123 miles long, or about 200 kilometers. It will take you through some of the most beautiful California has to offer. You'll start in San Francisco and pass by charming coastal towns like Monterey and Carmel by the Sea. Be sure to take a photo from the Bixby Bridge, one of the highest bridges in the world, and take a dip in the gorgeous white sand of Pfeiffer Beach.
Route 66
No other road has inspired artists like the legendary Route 66. There are dozens of rock songs about it, stories have been written about it, it appears in movies, and it's the dream of every adventurer. It measures 2,200 miles, which means you have to drive over 3,500 kilometres. Those who have been there refer to it as a road where you experience absolutely everything. Nostalgia, solitude, adventure, joy and most of all, you'll kill a lot of time on it!