Crossing US border from Canada and back with rental car [duplicate]

We are Germans traveling to Toronto but want to visit friends in the US as well. We plan to pick up a rental car at Toronto airport (and return it there). I don't find any car rental service that explicitly "allows" crossing borders but some say it is not allowed and some may hide it deeper in their terms and conditions.

Does anybody know...

rental agencies that explicitly allow this?
what happens if I cross the border violating their terms?
why they might have problems allowing this? I mean we're not going to Mexico ;)

Best Answer

Done it 10-15 times. You won't have a problem. Inform them at the rental counter but I've never had a problem.

Advice for others: only time this is a problem is a Canadian driving a US-plated car into Canada. Canada doesn't allow this (tax reasons.)

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Can you rent a car in Canada and drive to the US and back?

There are no are restrictions for driving the vehicle to either the U.S. or Canada. For example, picking up the vehicle in the U.S. and driving to Canada or Canada to the U.S.).

What happens if I cross the border with a rental car?

A cross border fee is applied to your rental in order to cover the additional insurance necessary to drive the vehicle outside of the country which you rented it from. Paying the fee guarantees your insurance will remain valid and the rental company can supply you with the correct documentation.

Can you cross back with a rental car to the USA?

Before you drive your rental car across the U.S. border\u2026If you are granted permission by the renting location, additional rental qualifications may apply. You will need to have proof of citizenship, the car rental agreement and your driver's license with you when you cross the border.

Can I cross the Canadian border with a rental car?

Can you cross the border to Canada with a rental car? Yes, certain cars are available to rent in the U.S. and drive into Canada as long as you have made arrangements with Avis in advance. You will also need to obtain a Non-Resident Insurance Card when you pick up your car.

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