Originally Posted by
rikuphantastic1
Hello, my family and I are planning a trip to Toronto, Canada from Chicago. This is our first time renting a car and we're a little confused about the mileage policy. Their website states that it is unlimited mileage in the continental US. How do they start counting once we leave the border? Also, what if one of the additional driver is under 21 but the renter is with them in the car? Is there anyway that the underage is allowed to drive part way to Toronto?
Please help me out if anyone has any info. Thank you in advance.
First of all you'll need permission to cross the border (usually no problem). Then, they'll charge you per KM from point 0, not from when you cross the border. More likely they'll give you, say 200 miles a day, and anything over that will be extra.
It's unlikely the additional driver will be allowed under 21. Check with the office. It doesn't matter if they're accompanied or not. It's a long drive (about 9 hours IIRC) but it's all highway so easy enough to do. If you cross at Port Huron / Sarnia stop there for food and gas before crossing, as Sarnia doesn't have a lot and there's a LONG stretch of NOTHING after that for a while.
I'd suggest you call the office you'll be renting and check their policies.