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Top tips for hiring a car in West Coast
- Drink-driving is an extremely serious offence in the U.S. If police have reason to consider that you might be over the legal limit, they will pull you over and perform a breathalyser test on you. If your alcohol blood limit is more than 0.08%, you will be fined, banned, and possibly even imprisoned. You should avoid consuming any alcohol in the build-up to driving a vehicle.
- The child seat laws in the West Coast vary depending on the state you’re in. In Oregon, children under 18 kg must be in a booster seat, whilst those younger than two must be in a rear-facing child seat. In California, children younger than eight need to be in a suitable child seat. Whilst in Washington, children smaller than 149 cm need to be in a child seat, with those younger than two being put in a rear-facing child seat.
- It’s normally fine to drive your hire car across state and country borders, but you will need to request written permission from your agency to do so. If you do not get this, your insurance will become void. You must also check that your vehicle isn't capped by the amount of mileage you can do, as this could affect the distance you're able to drive.
- All the car hire companies in the West Coast accept credit cards as a form of payment. Some also accept debit cards from leading providers. It’s worth checking with your agency to see what payment methods they accept prior to arrival. Some agencies, such as Budget, will accept cash payment at the end of the hire period, but you’ll still need a credit card so they can take a deposit.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in West Coast for S$ 66 or less
- Book your rental car in West Coast at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in West Coast are around 17% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Full-size rental cars in West Coast are around 139% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in West Coast
How much does it cost to hire a car in West Coast?
On average a car hire in West Coast costs S$ 60 per day.
What is the most popular car hire in West Coast?
Standard (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in West Coast.
What is the cheapest car hire company in West Coast?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Ace (S$ 36/day), Thrifty (S$ 39/day) and Dollar (S$ 42/day).
What is the best car hire company in West Coast?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in West Coast are National (8.8, 82 reviews), Alamo (8.7, 956 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8, 1390 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in West Coast?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Where should I hire a car in West Coast?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in West Coast are Los Angeles (40% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in West Coast), San Francisco (40%) and Seattle (13%).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in West Coast?
On average a car hire in West Coast costs S$ 562 per week (S$ 80 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in West Coast?
On average a car hire in West Coast costs S$ 2,407 per month (S$ 80 per day).
Should I hire a car in the West Coast?
With a hire a car in the West Coast, you’ll have more flexibility to explore at your own pace, which isn’t always the case with public transport. You are also able to reach remote and scenic locations, which buses and trains don’t always travel to. The West Coast of the U.S. has a diverse landscape, from the raw coastline to the vast mountain ranges, making a hire car even more advantageous to have. With a hire car you’ll be able to visit destinations such as Angeles National Forest, San Francisco, and Seattle. It’s also the ideal way to visit the lesser known towns and villages in the West Coast, which aren’t well-connected using public transport.
What is driving like in the West Coast?
Driving in the West Coast of the U.S. is a great idea. The road quality is good and there are vast amounts of stunning scenery to explore. In the countryside, the roads are relaxing to drive on, with traffic being relatively quiet. In the cities, however, you will notice that drivers become more impatient and erratic. So ensure you drive with confidence in urban areas. Most of the roads in the West Coast are wide and spacious, giving you lots of room to manoeuvre your vehicle. You’ll also find that signage is good, so you will be able to get to your location with ease. In the West Coast you need to drive on the right-hand side of the road, which is different to the U.K. where you drive on the left.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in the West Coast?
The minimum age requirements for hiring a car in the West Coast vary depending on which state you’re in. In Oregon, you must normally be at least 18 years of age. Whereas in Washington and California, the minimum age is 21. Some individual agencies will also require you to be 25 to hire a vehicle in these states. If you are under 25 it’s also likely there will be a young person’s surcharge, with it also being common for age restrictions to be in place for certain vehicle types.
Car rental locations in West Coast
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in West Coast
136 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in West Coast
122 Locations
Avis car hire locations in West Coast
70 Locations
Budget car hire locations in West Coast
70 Locations
Dollar car hire locations in West Coast
29 Locations
Thrifty car hire locations in West Coast
29 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in West Coast
23 Locations
Eagle Rent A Car car hire locations in West Coast
18 Locations
Midway car hire locations in West Coast
17 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in West Coast
16 Locations
National car hire locations in West Coast
15 Locations
Alamo car hire locations in West Coast
13 Locations