Discover Canada with the freedom of a rental car
The land of unparalleled natural beauty and cultural diversity, Canada is the perfect destination for a road trip. Here you can explore clear blue lakes, vast forests and friendly cities. The country is famous for its friendly inhabitants and a mix of urban modernity and unspoilt nature.
Sights to visit with a rental car
- Banff National Park: Discover azure lakes and majestic mountains. Perfect for road trips and nature lovers.
- CN Tower in Toronto: An iconic cityscape and from here you have breathtaking views of the skyline.
- Niagara Falls: Drive to one of nature's greatest wonders for spectacular views of the falls.
- Old Quebec: A charming piece of Europe in Canada, with picturesque streets accessible by car.
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: Explore untamed coastlines and lush rainforests, a true road trip dream.
Road network in Canada
Canada's roads are of good quality. Canadian roads have driving and changing lanes more often than you are used to in the Netherlands. Lanes are separated with a white line for traffic coming from the same direction and a yellow line for traffic coming from the opposite direction. Lanes in the middle of the road, marked with a double broken yellow line, are alternate lanes.
Recommended car rental category in Canada
Planning to stay mainly in the vicinity of your hotel, for a city trip, for instance? Then a car from the Small or Economy category will do. If you are going on a long road trip, then a car from the Compact category or higher will give you more comfort. If you want to take your rental car in Canada to the mountains, go for a car in the Comfort category or higher because of the higher engine power.
Best travel time to visit Canada
The best time to visit Canada is during the summer months of June to September, when the weather is pleasant and nature is at its best.
Food and drink in Canada
Canada is known for its maple syrup and delicious coastal seafood such as salmon and lobster. Poutine, chips covered in cheese and gravy, is a must-try local delicacy. After enjoying a Canadian hockey game with a locally brewed beer, remember to leave the car and travel safely.
Useful words and phrases about car rental in English
- Verkeerslicht - Traffic light
- Pech - Breakdown
- Bocht - Bend
- Autosleutel - Car key
- Parkeerplaat - Parking spot
- Welke auto is voor mij? - Which car is for me?
- Hier is mijn rijbewijs. - Here is my driver's license.
- Rijdt mijn auto op benzine of diesel? - Does my car take gasoline or diesel?
- Waar is de dichtstbijzijnde benzinepomp? - Where is the nearest gas station?
- Waar moet ik mijn auto achterlaten aan het einde van mijn vakantie? - Where do I leave my car when my vacation is over?