Car rental in Canada

If travelling to Canada all you expect to see is the back garden to the USA, you will be very much mistaken, and taken aback by the magnificent scenery and people that awaits you. Make no mistake, Canada is a fantastic place to rent a car.

Best known for it’s scenery of the Rocky Mountains, its countless forests, its prairie wheat fields, rainforests, and deserts. What’s best is the unspoiled land of Canada that you can go and see, as 90% of the country’s 28.5 million population lives within 100 miles of USA’s border.

The culture of Canada is also one to be respected. The majority of its population is either French or British, but alongside these are also smaller communities of citizens that still maintain the traditions of their homelands, these include: Chinese, Ukrainians, Portuguese, Indians, Dutch, Polish, Greek and Spanish and also many more.

There is also a very distinctive feel about the country; traveling through the different towns you will notice their overwhelming sense of the Canadian pride from the beautiful scenery to the history of the country. You may also wish to see the clichés of Canada that are very much lived up to, from their energy of promoting the Calgary Stampede to maple-syrup festivals. There is a great feel to the country and its people that make up its extraordinary character. Canada is a perfect location for adventure holidays; take a look at our adventure holidays in Canada page for more info. Finally, Canada is also a fantastic gay tourist destination; take a look at our gay Canada holiday page for more information.

Driving in Canada is similar in many ways to driving in America

The practicalities of driving in Canada it is pretty much like driving in America, with one slight difference - distances are measured in kilometres and not miles as in America. Fuel here is a bit more expensive than America, but is still far cheaper than UK standards. Many of the provinces require dipped headlights to be used at all times in the day as well as night. At red traffic lights a right turn is allowed after stopping and checking the way is safe, everywhere in Canada except in Quebec. When arriving at multiple junctions the vehicle that has arrived first has the right of way; pedestrians are to be looked out for as they have the right of way at intersections without traffic lights. With regards to school buses, they are only allowed to be over taken when flashing amber lights; they must not be overtaken when flashing red lights. When hiring a car in Canada check with reservations, you are allowed to cross the border into America, but the vehicle will need to be dropped back off in the country of pick up. Be alert for animals crossing the roads at any time, especially in forested areas which are inhabited by moose.

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