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Driving when on vacation can be a great way to get around. You can see the sights at your own pace or go off the beaten path. It can be little daunting planning and organizing that part of your trip, so read on for some tips and suggestions before you hit the road.
Before you rent a car overseas, do some research and find out if your current license is valid or if you will need an IDP. In order to get an IDP, you must be at least 18 years old with a valid license from your own country. Currently, CAA is the only Canadian organization able to issue one. To apply for an IDP, print out an application form and bring it to your local CAA location grand canyon rafting tours along with the $25 fee.
In some countries, there can be a minimum or maximum age for car renters, so be sure you're eligible. Also, be sure to give your rental agency a rough idea of your itinerary. If you're crossing any borders, you'll need confirm that you're allowed to bring the car through.
It's also important to research the kind of car you'll be driving. In most European nations, you may be more likely to receive car with manual transmission instead of automatic. Find out your options in advance and request a vehicle you're comfortable grand canyon rafting tours driving and can manage well.
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When renting a vehicle, there is usually some insurance attached, but this coverage may be limited. When driving overseas, you want to make sure you're covered for basic liability, fire, collision, damage and theft. Before your trip, find out if your existing insurance coverage covers overseas rentals, and if it's lacking, get the protection you need to ensure that you're safe on the road.
If you're travelling overseas for a long period of time, it is a fairly straightforward grand canyon rafting tours process to arrange to bring your own car overseas. In order to do so, you'll have to get a Carnet de Passages en Douane, which is basically a temporary passport for your car (valid for one year). Again, CAA is the only recognized Canadian company able to issue a Carnet. To obtain a Carnet, an application needs to be filled out, vehicle photographs submitted, and a fee paid—$650 for CAA Members, $750 for non-members. Visit CAA for details and restrictions.
Before hitting the road in a foreign country, it's wise to familiarize yourself with their rules of the road. You can often get this information from the country's tourism office or car rental companies. It's important to check out minimum (and sometime maximum) driving ages, traffic rules, and permits and tolls required along the way. Have all emergency numbers (including police, car rental agency and hotel) with you and be prepared with maps and routes so that you can be as comfortable as possible driving in your new surroundings.