Is it possible to rent a car on Île des Pins in New Caledonia?
Using a worryingly large slug of hotel loyalty points, I've just booked a two night stay on Île des Pins in New Caledonia, which is often called l'île la plus proche du paradis (the island the closest to paradise!). At the very least I need to get from the airport to the hotel and back, but possibly I'll want to spend a few hours each day looking round part of the island. For that, I'll really need a car, so I can get to beaches like this one:
Normally when I want to hire a car, I check with a couple of the bigger companies, check with some of the brokers, and book what seems the best deal. Unfortunately, none of the major chains seem to have an office there, and all of the brokers keep trying to give me cars in Nouméa, on a different island!
Is it possible to hire a car on Ile de Pins? And if so, what's the process?
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Do you need a car on Cat Island?
Things are spread out on Cat Island, so renting a car for your stay is recommended. (Remember: They drive on the left in the Bahamas.) If you simply need a cab ride from the airport to your resort, taxis can be arranged via Danny King of C&O Tour Services.Can you rent a car with a passport?
A valid U.S. passport or current U.S. military identification card. The name on the passport or military ID must match the name on the renter's U.S.-issued driver's license. A current vehicle insurance card. The name and address must match the name and address on the renter's driver's license.Can you hire a car in one country and leave it in another?
Some car hire companies allow their cars to be left in a different country. They usually charge both a cross-border fee and a one-way fee. One-way fees can be expensive, so it's worth comparing different options online to find the cheapest deal.Do rented cars have GPS?
Most rental cars are equipped with navigation and GPS technology.Is it possible to rent a car at 19?
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