Canada rules and regulations
Road rules
- Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road
- Roads in Canada are much wider than in European countries
- Rules do vary by Province. Please check with your National Car Rental agent for verification at time of rental
- U–turns are prohibited in built up areas and city centres where a single or double solid line runs down the middle of the road. Signage is usually well marked for areas where U-turns are prohibited
- Extra care should be taken when making left-hand turns into oncoming traffic
- Directional signs are green
- Always give way to pedestrians on crossings
- Speed limits are set in kilometers not miles
- Recreational signs are brown and Services are generally blue
Driving regulations
- Minimum age for rental:
- 21 years of age
- Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-24
- In Newfoundland the minimum rental age is 25 years of age
Additional information required for renting a car in Canada:
- If your licence does not include your home address, this must be clearly written on a separate piece of paper with home telephone number
- The address and telephone number of your accommodation in Canada
- Passport
- Return Airline Ticket
- Driving Licence:
- Drivers can drive for up to 12 months on their full valid national Driving Licence