CAR RENTAL

For the truly independent soul, car rental is the ideal answer and with the right transport and guidance anyone can be an explorer. Discover Canada at its best on a self-driving holiday where you can plan your own schedule and travel at your own pace, stopping wherever you wish. Canada really lends itself to a relaxing touring holiday and our extensive range of vehicles will give you the opportunity to do just that.

For the 2008 season we continue to offer one of the best and largest car rental companies in North America, Thrifty Car Rental. They offer rental locations right across North American including most of the major towns and cities in Canada - as well in some out-of-the-way places too and represent excellent value for money.

Their large fleets of rental cars available in Canada range from economy to intermediate and full size premium cars, with all vehicles being modern and fully reliable, most fitted with air conditioning. Although driving is on the RIGHT hand side of the road you will find that you acclimatise very quickly and there are few, if any, roundabouts to confuse you.In most major cities you are permitted to turn RIGHT at a RED traffic light provided you stop first and then proceed with caution. If in doubt, wait for the light! Be careful, pedestrian crossings are located close to crossroads and are usually GREEN for pedestrians when you turn a corner!

It is not necessary for most drives to have an International Licence, but this should be checked with your local motoring association prior to departure. When renting your car you will be asked to leave a deposit in the form of a Credit Card imprint as cash deposits for car rentals are NOT accepted.

In most cases, drivers must be over 21 years of age, or be prepared to pay a penalty at time of rental, if under this age. In most areas you are able to drop your car off at a different location from the one at which you collected it but 'drop-off' fees do apply. Please read CAREFULLY the "Rental Information" sections for each motor rental company before making a reservation.

On a final note, as you are free to plan your own itinerary and to stop when and where you like. PLEASE, do beware, that in high season, especially in the Rocky Mountains and in most major towns and cities, just "arriving - unannounced" at a hotel or lodge can be a problem. Therefore, you are very strongly advised to pre-book accommodation in these places so as not to have to spend a night in the car!

Thrifty Car Rental

Thrifty Car Rental is a leader in providing leisure car rental services across North America, including one of the largest one-way car rental networks in North America. Thrifty's network of locations across the continent makes planning your holiday easier than ever.

You will be provided with local maps, free of charge, to assist you in getting around unfamiliar areas, so you don't have to worry about arriving into a new city.

With Thrifty we can offer you some excellent one-way rentals, which offer added convenience and flexibility. Some one-way rental do not involve a one-way drop off fee (eg Calgary to Vancouver or Toronto to Montreal) whilst for others, a charge may apply. Please ask for more details at time of booking.