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Car Hire from Vancouver to Seattle, and Beyond

Car hire in Vancouver is ideal for a Great Canadian Road Trip, but there are also many other options for places to take your vehicle that don’t have to involve driving north. In fact, one of the best trips you can take from Vancouver is a visit to the United States by car.

If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, Portland, or any part of the wonderful Northwest any time soon, you can easily do your car hire from Vancouver and drive directly to your destination, cutting down on travel time immensely. Read on for the biggest advantages of taking your car rental to the USA from Vancouver.

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It’s inexpensive

Though you might suppose that taking a rental car out of Canada would work out more expensive than public transport, this isn’t always the case. It costs just $10 per day, with written permission from Rentacar Vancouver to drive south of the border with one of our cars.

It’s less hassle

One cheap public transport option is to get the bus. When crossing the border however, you may have to disembark with your baggage, take all of your things, and physically walk through passport check and customs in the adjacent building. This can cause a lot of commotion and inconvenience for anyone bringing heavy baggage, or minding children.

It’s more direct

Cut down your travel time significantly with a car hire in Vancouver for your trip to Seattle. Most train and bus journeys to Seattle last about 4 hours, while driving often takes much less than 3. From Portland to Vancouver, you can shave almost 2 hours and 30 minutes off your journey by choosing to drive.

It gives you more freedom

Want to take advantage of some of the best outlet shopping in the northwest? Then car rental is definitely your best option. Stop off at The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington or Seattle Premium Outlets to pick up deals on big brands with great discounts. Admire Mount Baker and the North Cascades up close by taking a little detour off Interstate-5, or try some of the freshest produce from Skagit and Whatcom counties at local farmer’s markets just north of Seattle.

Car Hire in Vancouver to visit the USA is a very convenient way to get around, and there are plenty of vehicles to fit your needs and budget, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions you have!