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Car hire in the USA is almost obligatory; the Americans have a longstanding love affair with the automobile and the best way to explore and enjoy this remarkable country is to hire a car. Whilst in the larger cities, such as Chicago and New York, there really is no need for a car rental as public transport is efficient, however any discovery of the wider American experience will need a more independent mode of transport. Indeed, some of the very large cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta are best experienced using a car due to the sheer distances between attractions.
| USA car hire comes with a touch of romantic appeal... |
USA car hire comes with a touch of romantic appeal - think American road trip movies - and Americans themselves tend to think that the 'real' United States of America can only be experienced by car. The USA has a fabulous road system, though you may occasionally pay a toll on roads known as 'turnpikes', and some of the country's natural attractions - the Grand Canyon being a case in point - can only be accessed by car, plane or helicopter. Remember to check out the comfort of the vehicle you hire if you intend to spend long days behind the wheel.

American hire cars tend to be automatic and the staff will happily go through how to use the gear system if you are unfamiliar. You will need to be over 25 to hire a vehicle in practically every US state and will also be required to provide a credit card on your vehicle pickup as a deposit.
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