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Hertz for the one in New York and Alamo through rentalcars.com for the Florida car.
USA (California) Road Trip Advice
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Hertz for the one in New York and Alamo through rentalcars.com for the Florida car.
Drove through the middle of Death Valley. In a Mustang Convertible. With the roof off. I did take precautions though, I got a double sized soda from the gas station in Pahrump.
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People make out like there's nowhere to stay in Death Valley. Have a look at this - http://www.furnacecreekresort.com/. I've stayed here before and off again in September. Fantastic place to stay.
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[TW]Fox;22302885 said:This time I won't be on your plane
Gutted. Slightly different trip this time. Las Vegas > Death Valley > Salt Lake City > Yellowstone > Colorado > New Mexico > Arizona > Las Vegas. 23 Days of awesomeness. Doing a skydive in Vegas day after we arrive.
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[TW]Fox;22302923 said:I'm doing 3000 miles around Europe instead at the same time so don't feel too bad for me
We are thinking of doing that but we need to do East Coast first. When you add up fuel costs though it works out the same.
Are you finished with the US?We are thinking of doing that but we need to do East Coast first. When you add up fuel costs though it works out the same.
Absolutely not - I've just been 2 years on the trot so needed somewhere different before I got moaned at for always going to the US
You are right though, it's barely any cheaper
West Coast > East Coast. Did East last year.
Both of my American road trip holidays have cost circa £3k each including flights, accomodation, car hire, fuel and food. Thats for 2 of us.
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Thanks for the replies, really appreciated.
I'm pleased its promoting debate, its certainly help us see pro's and con's of both options.
Yes, I'd love to blast down the pacific coast highway in a soft top mustang, it would be totally epic. BUT. a soft top mustang won't fit 4 adults and their luggage for 2+ weeks in any form of comfort. Maybe thats one for a more focused Pacific Coast cruise holiday, rather than a cover as much of Cali as we can holiday.
The idea of the RV is appealing for the chance to chill out and BBQ all over the place, and as others have suggested, in a lot of situations we can park up right near where we want to be, and not be stuck in loads of random towns.
I think the plan would be for rental to start and finish in San Fran as, its the one City where it is beyond unfeasible to drive an RV round.
Thanks for the replies, really appreciated.
I'm pleased its promoting debate, its certainly help us see pro's and con's of both options.
Yes, I'd love to blast down the pacific coast highway in a soft top mustang, it would be totally epic. BUT. a soft top mustang won't fit 4 adults and their luggage for 2+ weeks in any form of comfort. Maybe thats one for a more focused Pacific Coast cruise holiday, rather than a cover as much of Cali as we can holiday.
The idea of the RV is appealing for the chance to chill out and BBQ all over the place, and as others have suggested, in a lot of situations we can park up right near where we want to be, and not be stuck in loads of random towns.
I think the plan would be for rental to start and finish in San Fran as, its the one City where it is beyond unfeasible to drive an RV round.
2 Softtop Mustangs will.
Very true, but 2 cars to park, 2 cars to fuel, 2 cars to hire, 2 cars to drive.... I'm not totally sure we are 'up' for that hassle, but its something to consider.
Edit - we are trying to look for flights for next year in July and August, but it appears none are available to check for prices which is a bit frustrating, are they only available 12 months in advance?
Edit - we are trying to look for flights for next year in July and August, but it appears none are available to check for prices which is a bit frustrating, are they only available 12 months in advance?
Yea, 12 months in advance.
Unless you cannot possibly avoid it, do not go in July or August. You will pay a fortune more for your flights - perhaps twice as much as going in September. September is a great month to go - much cheaper flights, more bearable weather (Only a fool would stay for a long time in Death Valley in August for example).
Unless you cannot possibly avoid it, do not go in July or August. You will pay a fortune more for your flights - perhaps twice as much as going in September. September is a great month to go - much cheaper flights, more bearable weather (Only a fool would stay for a long time in Death Valley in August for example).
Just be careful with things like BBQ's. Some places (like NPs) have strict rules on where you can and can't have BBQs and open fires.
You could probably do it for even less easily depending on how you travel and how you sleep.