I rented a car from Alamo, but any of the big companies will do, so long as they have depots in both locations. There was a one way drop fee of $500, which represents the cost of returning the car to it's home base. I would imagine that with the increase in fuel costs, this is probably much higher now. Apart from the drop fee there was no problem in renting for a long drive. The route I took was 3750 miles coast to coast and I never attempted more than 550 miles in a day, alternating with a short drive or city stay to break up the journey. All told I was on the road for 3 weeks.
One tip I found useful. If you are a member of the AA in this country, you get reciprocal membership of the AAA. I found a local office in Boston and was able to get guidebooks and highway maps for each state I was visiting, free of charge. They were invaluable in identifying towns to stay in and hotels. Apart from the big cities where I pre-booked hotels from the UK, I just used to book one day ahead, rather than take a chance and just turn up.
All in all, I found it quite an easy trip to undertake, although it was a little daunting when first setting out, knowing that you have to get to the other side for your flight home!
If I can help any more just let me know.
John
http://www.amtrak.com
Be aware that passenger trains have lower priority to freight so allow for delays on long sectors. I did Philadelphia to Washington to Chicago to San Francisco 2 years ago and the train journeys were wonderful.
Or you could take the train and stop off enroute if you wish, or book a roomette. Great way to see the US and meet other travellers at the same time. Be aware that passenger trains have lower priority to freight so allow for delays on long sectors. I did Philadelphia to Washington to Chicago to San Francisco 2 years ago and the train journeys were wonderful.
http://www.airline-network.co.uk for car hire, pre paid in the Uk.
It was Dollar where the car came from, $200 drop off fee and no problems. The fee does vary with the distance between points.
Did a long trip three years ago using It was Dollar where the car came from, $200 drop off fee and no problems. The fee does vary with the distance between points.
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