RV Motor Home Holidays
The ideal way to see America, with an abundance of RV campgrounds across America a motor home is the perfect way to discover the diverse landscapes of the American Continent. A motor home holiday is a truly unique holiday, by day you have an easy to drive well equipped vehicle. By night you have a comfortable self-catering home. Motor homes are equipped with all the comforts of home Microwave, TV, CD & Hot shower and they allow you to set the pace of your holiday, chose an RV for all or part of your America holiday
USA rental locations:- Albuquerque - Anchorage - Atlanta - Boston - Chicago - Denver - Houston - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Miami - Minneapolis - Newark - New Orleans - New York - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Portland - Salt Lake City - San Francisco - Seattle - Tampa - Washington DC
Canadian rental locations: - Calgary - Halifax - Montreal - Toronto - Vancouver - Whitehorse
RV - Driver Requirements
Drivers must be 21 years of age or older and possess a valid driver's license. A major credit card and passport are required for identification prior to rental. There are no charges for additional, qualified drivers but all must be listed on, and sign, the rental contract. Cruise America cannot provide child or infant seats.
Pick up Times:
Motor homes cannot be collected on arrival into North America after an international or long domestic flight; an overnight prior to pick up is compulsory. With the exception of 'Early Bird Departures' and the additional supplement paid for a morning departure privilege, vehicles can be collected between 1pm and 4pm. Transfers are not included.
Familiarisation Tour:
A tour of the vehicles and its working parts (approx. 25 minutes) is required to acquaint you with the operation of the vehicle before departure. This tour is only given during office hours.
Drop off Times:
Normal vehicle return time is in the morning between 9am and 11am. Returns after 11am may be subject to a late return fee. There are no pickups or drop off’s on Sundays and public holidays.
Early Bird Departures:
Take advantage of the opportunity of being 'first in line'. Vehicle departure starts at 9am and is completed by no later than noon for Early Bird Departure clients. You can also return the vehicle up to 3pm on the 'drop off' day rather than in the morning. Transfer from and to designated hotels are also included for Early Bird Departure clients.
One Way rental charges:
Picking up a motor home in one location and dropping it off in another is usually possible but one way drop off fee’s will be payable locally which vary from $50 to $750 depend on the distance between the two points .
Rental Restrictions:
Each rental must be for a minimum period of seven nights, vehicles cannot be driven on non-public or unpaved roads, underground (due to propane regulations), into Manhattan or Mexico, failure to comply will invalidate your insurance. A Travelers Assistance Hotline is available for mechanical concerns during your rental.
Mileage Packages:
Mileage can be pre-purchased in order to save you money. It is advised that you estimate the mileage you are likely to cover and pre-book a 'block' before you travel. For travel in the USA, 500 prepaid miles cost £95.00 plus tax, for travel in Canada 800.00 prepaid kilometers cost £140.00 plus tax. Unlimited mileage packages are also available. Unused mileage is non-refundable.
Our RV Recommendations
We appreciate that it is not always clear which items you need to pre-book and what extras you may have to pay for locally. We suggest you include the following:
Insurance:
Statutory liability protection, auto liability coverage, and vehicle damage are included in all rentals. All rentals also include supplement liability insurance up to $10,000,000.
Vehicle Departure and Provision Kits:
These include cooking and eating utensils, toilet chemicals, KOA (Kampground of America) card and directory.
Personal Kits:
These include towels, pillows, sheets etc.
Mileage Package:
500 miles in USA and 800 km in Canada
What's payable locally:
Damage deposit, fuel, and generator use, one way drop off charges, extra mileage, any additional insurances and local sales tax on all items
Damage Deposit:
A minimum damage deposit of US$500/CAD$500 and estimated additional/non prepaid rental charges, including mileage estimates are payable at pick up by credit card. Credit card deposits are processed at departure.
For more information on Motor Home Holidays call 01243 779 737