USA
Where you are guaranteed an automatic practically everywhere
With multiple suppliers giving us the full content of top USA car rental suppliers such as Alamo, Hertz and Avis we have America covered. One of our suppliers Auto Europe are even an American company with their HQ in Portland, Maine with over 50 years experience in the American travel industry.
Automatics are the norm in the USA with the first automatic transmission for cars being developed by US car companies – see our automatic history for more details. So you can expect a fantastic range of vehicles to choose from starting with the surprisingly spacious Chevy Aveo sized Economy vehicle up to the luxury and premium vehicles such as the Buick Park Avenue. The American models although based on our scale are actually, like everything else in the USA, larger than their European counterparts.
With one ways free on the states of California and Florida, you can really take the all American road trip along the Pacific Highway, cruise Miami beach or traverse the Golden Gate bridge. Other one ways are not as expensive as you probably think with Alamo charging around $500 for an Atlanta pick up and Los Angeles drop off. Also one ways from Las Vegas to airports in California can be free but please do check at time of booking.
The USA is a vast country with attractions sparse with limited public transport. Driving on the American roads can seem daunting at first but once you get used to the larger scale you will find using the roads easier than many of our European neighbours.
A continuing weakness in the Dollar against the Euro and Pound means you really do get more for your buck in the US. With the US car suppliers giving our European based car hire brokers (Auto Europe UK are based close to Heathrow) their US rates in $ the conversion to our chosen currencies was favourable. The end result are some fantastic rates across America with on airport pick ups and one of the best road networks in the world to explore.
America is also one of the best places in the world for car hire insurance. Zero excesses on both CDW and Theft are the norm with excellent SLI (supplementary liability insurance) up to $1,000,000 with some suppliers. Please do check this when you book though – SLI is the insurance that covers persons and property outside the vehicles should you have an accident. Suppliers have different amounts for this from $200,000 up to $1,000,000.
Insurance4carhire.com is still available though for your USA car hire as it does cover things your insurance with the American supplier will not. So if you do wish still to take this then simply make sure the check box is filled.
What ever your state of choice, Automatic Car Hire wishes you all a great vacation to the USA!