Getting Your Kicks
Illinois - California
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- 14 stops
- 2062 miles
- 14 days
Get your kicks on Route 66 – America’s legendary cross-country route – for a taste of old-fashioned Americana.
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Georgia - Maine
Take the Appalachian Trail challenge for some of the US’ best scenery.
Kentucky - Massachusetts
Sporting history is made and celebrated at this selection of landmarks and stadiums.
New Orleans - New York
Good food, great locations – enjoy an East Coast culinary adventure in style.
New York - Minnesota
See a feast of famous film locations on this star-studded jaunt across the East.
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Illinois - California
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Get your kicks on Route 66 – America’s legendary cross-country route – for a taste of old-fashioned Americana.
Explore this routeTexas - Texas
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Big, bold and beautiful – uncover the wonders of the Lone Star State.
Explore this routeIllinois - Illinois
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Take a Lindy Hop back in time on our Roaring Twenties road trip of Chicago’s most iconic sights. Experience the razzle dazzle of the historic theater, trace the footsteps of bootleggers and try plenty of deep-dish pizza along the way.
Explore this routeCalifornia - Arizona
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Discover the deserted delights of America’s wilderness in this trip through its ghost towns.
Explore this routeAtlanta - Louisiana
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Explore the towns and landmarks that played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights struggle of the 1950s and 60s.
Explore this routeNew York - Philadelphia
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Visit eerie lighthouses, sinister state buildings and a town synonymous with witches on this ghost-packed US road trip. Welcome to Haunted America.
Explore this routeYork - Lubec
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Discover lighthouses, oysters and beautiful cities with this Maine road trip, exploring some of the most peaceful spots in New England.
Explore this routeArizona - Oregon
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Visit the West Coast’s most beautiful old scenery with some massive landmarks along the way.
Explore this routeColorado - Colorado
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From the Wild West and haunted hotels to sublime slopes and plenty in between, enjoy an awe-inspiring adventure in Colorado.
Explore this routeOrlando - Key Largo
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Whether you want theme parks or nature parks, fun, sun and culture await in the Sunshine State.
Explore this routeWashington - California
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See the stunning West Coast of the USA with quirky stops and breathtaking natural scenery.
Explore this routeWyoming - Nebraska
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Be inspired to look to the heavens with our guide to the very best US stargazing spots.
Explore this routeGeorgia - Maine
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Take the Appalachian Trail challenge for some of the US’ best scenery.
Explore this routeWashington - California
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If you like US pop culture, this tour of famous TV, music and film locations is for you.
Explore this routeMissouri - Kansas
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Whether you want the Windy City or the lush rolling hills, the Midwest has it all.
Explore this routeNorth Carolina - South Carolina
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When the holiday season arrives, the Carolinas transforms into a festive wonderland, ready to discover on our magical Christmas road trip.
Explore this routeKentucky - Massachusetts
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Sporting history is made and celebrated at this selection of landmarks and stadiums.
Explore this routeUtah - California
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Follow the spread of the gold rush across the country to some scenic destinations.
Explore this routeTexas - Texas
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They say everything’s bigger in Texas – that includes the fun you’ll have at these legendary Texan landmarks.
Explore this routeNew Orleans - New York
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Good food, great locations – enjoy an East Coast culinary adventure in style.
Explore this routeMissouri - Oregon
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Follow the pioneers of American life on the frontier with this fact-filled jaunt across the States.
Explore this routeNevada - Nevada
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Get your camera ready for some of the USA’s most majestic national landmarks – and a few surprises too.
Explore this routeNew York - Minnesota
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See a feast of famous film locations on this star-studded jaunt across the East.
Explore this routeWashington - Nevada
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See the weird and wonderful sights of the West with this quirky road trip through the States.
Explore this routeMinnesota - Louisiana
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Follow the world’s fourth-longest river through some amazing US destinations and see some cultural icons.
Explore this routeNew York - Illinois
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Discover the murky past of the United States with these notorious historical landmarks.
Explore this routeSan Diego - San Francisco
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Hit the waves at California’s coolest destinations for a stellar surfing adventure.
Explore this routeMontana - Cleveland
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Drive this legendary stretch of highway for awe-inspiring historical landmarks and quirky art projects.
Explore this routeWisconsin - New Jersey
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Not for the faint-hearted - enjoy the thrills and spills of the USA’s best roller coasters.
Explore this routeTennessee - Louisiana
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From Presley to Parton, this trip is for fans of good ol’ grassroots American music.
Explore this routeHonolulu - Honolulu
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Experience the magic behind the movies by checking out beaches and forests on O’ahu that feature in Hollywood epics, on our Hawaiian Hotshots road trip.
Explore this routeBoston - Virginia
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In need of some retail therapy? Visit the States’ best known shopping destinations.
Explore this routeSouth Dakota - South Dakota
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For a fascinating mix of nature and historical landmarks, look no further than the Dakota circuit.
Explore this routeJoshua Tree National Park - Mosaic Canyon
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Explore famous national parks, camp beneath the stars and visit iconic film locations on this epic California road trip.
Explore this routeTexas - Florida
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Head across the southeast for some family fun in the theme park capital of the USA.
Explore this routeMontana - New Mexico
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Drive the Rocky Mountains Road for the best scenery and wildlife the States has to offer.
Explore this routeNevada - Nevada
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Leave the casinos and high rollers of Las Vegas behind and discover the Silver State’s rugged landscapes, on this thrilling Nevada road trip.
Explore this routeWashington - Texas
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Take a space-themed tour through America on this Apollo 11, lunar landing-inspired road trip, taking in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Houston, Texas.
Explore this routePhoenix - Nevada
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Drive through the vast valleys and dramatic canyons of America’s west on this route through Arizona and Nevada.
Explore this routeSalt Lake City - Zion National Park
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Discover a world of geological wonders in the Beehive State with our Mighty Five road trip across Utah.
Explore this routeDaytona - Charlotte
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Follow in the footsteps of NASCAR heroes, visit iconic racetracks and trace the history of an all-American motorsport on this US road trip. Rev your engines.
Explore this routeTucson - Grand Canyon
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Experience the Copper State’s dizzying peaks and dramatic depths on our Awesome Arizona road trip.
Explore this routeBay City - Grand Haven
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Start planning a journey through the Great Lake State on our Mighty Michigan road trip. Check out our route map to explore the rural beauty that awaits.
Explore this routeBalboa Park, San Diego - Downtown Alameda, San Francisco
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Treat Mom to a memorable adventure this Mother’s Day weekend on our West Coast getaway road trip.
Explore this routeDavenport - The Prairie Club
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The Midwest contains some of the country’s finest golf courses and our spring golf season road trip takes you through Iowa and Nebraska’s fantastic fairways.
Explore this routeManchester, NH - Concord
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Scale the White Mountain State on our New Hampshire road trip. Discover authentic New England on scenic drives, explore quaint cities and reach epic peaks.
Explore this routeHollywood - Seattle
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From Hollywood’s finest celeb eateries and quaint bistros hidden under Californian palms, to riverside restaurants and markets in the soul of Seattle, the west coast has it all.
Explore this routeGuilford - Portland
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Experience fall foliage in New England with our Captivating Colors road trip. Peep the best leaves and see spectacular sights along the way on our route.
Explore this routePortland - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
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Spend your summer exploring the Oregon coast on our road trip. Wander through the wilderness, traverse mountains and enjoy incredible viewpoints today.
Explore this routeAlabama - Alabama
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After collecting your rental car in Mobile, the first course is a short drive northwest. Golf Digest recently named Magnolia Grove as one of the world’s top 50 golf courses.
Featuring three newly renovated courses, the 54 holes are set in acres of open parkland. The lakes and pines of the Crossings course have hosted several LPGA Tour events too, including the Airbus LPGA Classic.
Need accommodation? Check out Mobile’s historic Malaga Inn. It features an array of Southern Living-style rooms and suites.
Arlington - New York
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Discover fascinating military history and commemorate those who have served in our armed forces on our Veterans Day Trail road trip.
Explore this routeNew York City - Boston
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Experience St Patrick’s Day like never before with our Irish-American road trip, from Boston to NYC. Plan your St Paddy’s celebrations with Hertz today.
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