Car rental in Canada

Tips for driving your rental car in Canada

If you're travelling to Canada, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Canada is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Ottawa counts 898150 inhabitants. In Ottawa hosts 2.6% of the entire country's population, which counts over 34570000 inhabitants. In Canada the language spoken most widespread is English but people also speak French. The time zone in Canada is GMT-08:00 to -03:30 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Canada is A / B and the electric voltage is 120 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Canada is +1, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Canada

With a fuel cost in Canada averaging at 1.32 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Canada shares its land borders with United States, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 1042300, 17000 of which motorways, which ranks Canada as the 7th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Canada there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). Speed limits in town are 20-50 mph km/h and on motorways they are 45-75 mph km/h. Bear in mind that in Canada, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canada

Canada boasts eighteen UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (cultural) and Nahanni National Park (cultural).