The USA has to be the ultimate road trip destination and it's a great place to hire that car you've always dreamed of. Americans love their cars so much that in the service centres you'll often have to drive from the gas station to the diner because there are no pedestrian crossings. One of the best things about driving in the USA is that you'll never be short of somewhere to eat, sleep and fill up with gas. Car hire in USA is a popular option so there is a great range of providers to choose from.

Getting behind the wheel
Before you get behind the wheel practice these words, your bonnet is now a hood, your boot is a trunk, the windscreen is a windshield and you will stop off at a gas station, not a petrol station. Watch out for HOV lanes on major freeways, if you don't have the minimum number of occupants in your car you could face a steep fine. Highways are well sign posted as long as you know the road numbers, it pays to note these down before you set off. The handy highway signs constantly update you on how far away you are from another pit stop.

The best road trips
Get behind the wheel and take to the road once you've organised car hire. USA road trips can last a weekend or a year; here are some of our favourite routes:
Route 66 - an oldie but a goodie, there are newer highways following the same route but Route 66 will take you past traditional road trip towns where you'll meet a collection of colourful characters.
East to West through the middle - follow in the footsteps of the pioneers and the characters of 'On the Road' with a road trip from New York to Los Angeles.
Southern states - double check your air conditioning and then head along the southern border of the US taking in sites and cities such as The Petrified Forest, Albuquerque, Yosemite Park and New Orleans.

Once you've found a great car hire deal search for a great USA hotel and flight deals.