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Speed limit Gas pump Road conditions Rest area Wildlife
Fuel
been known to rush out of the DIRECTORY
woods onto the roads. Signs Most vehicles in the US and
will indicate where wildlife is Canada run on unleaded fuel, Reports on
most likely to appear; take extra sold by the gallon in the US Road Conditions
care in these areas. and by the liter in Canada. In British Columbia
Fuel prices fluctuate, and are Tel (800) 550-4997.
generally higher in Canada than ∑ drivebc.ca
Car Rentals
in the US, although Canadian
Car rental agencies such as prices are still significantly lower In Oregon
Tel (800) 977-6368.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, than they are in Europe. ∑ tripcheck.com
Hertz, National, and Thrifty are Service stations are usually
located within the cities and self-serve (except in Oregon, In Washington
towns as well as at airports. where law prohibits self-serve), Tel (206) 368-4499 or (800) 695-
To rent a vehicle in the US or and many are closed at night. 7623. ∑ wsdot.wa.gov
Canada, you must be 21 years At full-serve stations, you Car Rentals
of age and have a valid driver’s remain in your car while an
license. If you are younger attendant fills up your gas tank Alamo
than 25, you will likely and usually washes the Tel (877) 222-9075.
have to pay a higher wind shield, making ∑ alamo.com
insurance premium. full-serve slightly more Avis
A major credit card expensive. Be sure to Tel (800) 230-4898.
is usually required, Sign for a rental keep your gas tank full ∑ avis.com
even when you are car agency when traveling through Budget
prepared to make a the moun tains or in more Tel (800) 527-0700.
hefty cash deposit. remote areas. ∑ budget.com
Rent a car that suits your
destination: a small car or sedan Enterprise
is appropriate for city sight seeing, Roadside Assistance Tel (800) 261-7331.
∑ enterprise.com
but if you plan to cross mountain Emergency road service is
ranges, especially between available 24 hours a day, Hertz
October and April, opt for a 365 days a year, anywhere Tel (800) 654-3131. ∑ hertz.com
sturdier, high-traction vehicle. in the US or Canada. Members National
Recreational vehicles (RVs) can of the American Automobile Tel (877) 222-9058.
also be rented but are more Association, Canadian ∑ nationalcar.com
expensive and usually need Automobile Association, and Thrifty
to be reserved well in advance. British Columbia Auto mobile Tel (800) 847-4389.
Many outlets are reluctant to Association can call (800) ∑ thrifty.com
rent their cars if they know there 222-4357. Be prepared to
is a risk of gravel roads chipping give your name, membership Roadside Assistance
the paintwork, so if you plan to number and expiry date,
drive along back roads, you may phone number, vehicle type, American Automobile
be best off renting from an license plate number, exact Association
Tel (800) 222-4357.
outlet in the backcountry. location, and tow destination.
∑ aaa.com
British Columbia
Automobile Association
Tel In Lower Mainland, BC: (604)
293-2222 or cell users: *222; In
other areas of Canada & US: (800)
222-4357 (all are 24-hr emergency
service numbers). ∑ bcaa.bc.ca
Canadian Automobile
Association
Tel (800) 222-4357 (24-hr
emergency service). ∑ caa.ca
A gas station, one of many on major highways and in towns and cities

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