By car
Travelling by car is the best way to see Canada, even
though a vehicle can be a bit of a liability in the big cities,
with their stringent parking areas and rush-hour tailbacks. Any US
and UK national over 21 with a full driving licence is allowed to
drive in Canada, though rental companies may refuse to rent to a
driver who has held a full licence for less than one year, and
under-25s will probably get lumbered with a higher insurance
premium. Car-rental companies will also expect you to have a credit
card; if you don't have one they may let you leave a hefty deposit
(at least $300) but don't count on it.
Most of Canada's vehicles - and almost every rental car - run
on unleaded fuel, which is sold by the litre; prices vary, but are
generally around 70-80ยข per litre. Fuel is readily available
- there are literally hundreds of gas stations, though they thin
out markedly in the more remote regions, where you should exercise
some caution by checking locally about the distance to the next
one.
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