Canada, where landscapes are as diverse as its inhabitants, offers some of the best ski resorts in the world, breathtaking nature and exceptionally friendly people. Start planning your Canadian adventure right now! Canada is a huge country, and without a car it’s almost impossible to get to remote places where nature is so stunningly beautiful.
Canada is known for its winter sports, but also offers many other interesting activities and places worth visiting. Canada is particularly suitable for lovers of nature, architecture and outdoor activities. Keep in mind that the weather in Canada has four seasons and depending on where you are traveling, you can experience all four seasons sometimes at the same time.
If you like to travel to major cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and visit the sights, then you can perfectly get there by bus. Also through the national parks they drive. The bus network is very well developed in Canada; they travel regularly, even in small towns. But if you prefer to experience the natural adventures, go hiking or work on different ranches, you will not get far on the bus. Although they stop in most cities, the ranch may be another 40 km from there.
Also some hiking trails and remote lakes cannot be reached without a car. Hitchhiking is not permitted in Canada and is not very common. There is even the Tears Highway, a route between Prince George and Prince Rupert, where more than 40 women have been killed since 1969. Therefore, rent a car to travel safely. In addition, traveling by car is more convenient, because you do not need to carry a heavy backpack everywhere. You do not need to worry about what and how much you buy souvenirs or products, because you can easily hide everything in your car.
The minimum age for renting a car is 21 years. For young drivers up to 25 years old there is a surcharge of $25 per person excluding taxes per day. There is no maximum age. Drivers must have a driver's license for at least one year. International driving license is not required for renting if you have a plastic driver's license.
It is necessary to pay for each driver and all drivers must be present when receiving the car and must be indicated in the rental agreement.
About one hour from Toronto is Stratford. Here you will find historic pubs, a picturesque river and world-class restaurants. If you are traveling in October, visit the Stratford Festival, which revolves around the theater and attracts people from all over the world. If you are more interested in the journey itself than your destination, you will be on the BC 99 highway, also known as Sky Highway. The trip from Vancouver to Whistler takes about two hours and is definitely worth it.
If you want to explore the east coast of Canada, you should take the Cabot Trail. This coastal road is a unique opportunity to visit the sights of the East Coast. The route runs along Cape Breton Island and passes by fish restaurants and cozy villages.
The following restrictions apply to renting a car without a trailer:
Please note that responsibility for providing a child seat rests with parents or a car rental company.