Cornerville Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You are allowed to take that car over to Canada for a few days, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Probably could be answered by a quick call to the rental company. Not all have the same policy. Some allow driving to an adjoining state, others farther. Don't know about international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You are allowed to take that car over to Canada for a few days, correct? Say 'hi' to Amber for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You will likely get charged a mileage fee, as stupid as that sounds. I believe Enterprise writes their contracts to not charge for mileage so long as you don't leave the Tri-State area (NJ, NY, CT). I believe the contract is written for the state, meaning that it is the same in NYC (where the tri-state rule would make sense) as it is in Buffalo. One thing to note: When you go to rent a car, they always ask if you want the additional insurance. Generally, you don't need to purchase it (for Enterprise, it's $16/day), as your personal car insurance's collision coverage carries over to the rental. Now, if you get into an accident and HAD purchased it, you pay nothing for damage to the car. If you didn't purchase it, you would have to pay your deductible. So, you have to decide if it's worth it for $16 a day. Generally people do not need to purchase it. The tricky thing about Canada, however, is the fact that you cannot subrogate in Ontario. What that means is that, say you decide to not get the extra insurance, and get rear-ended in Ontario (or any accident that is not your fault). If you decide to use your own insurance, your insurance company CAN NOT go after the at-fault party for what they paid, and more importantly your deductible. All of that said, if renting a car, this is one of the rare situations I would recommend buying the extra insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 You will likely get charged a mileage fee, as stupid as that sounds. I believe Enterprise writes their contracts to not charge for mileage so long as you don't leave the Tri-State area (NJ, NY, CT). I believe the contract is written for the state, meaning that it is the same in NYC (where the tri-state rule would make sense) as it is in Buffalo. One thing to note: When you go to rent a car, they always ask if you want the additional insurance. Generally, you don't need to purchase it (for Enterprise, it's $16/day), as your personal car insurance's collision coverage carries over to the rental. Now, if you get into an accident and HAD purchased it, you pay nothing for damage to the car. If you didn't purchase it, you would have to pay your deductible. So, you have to decide if it's worth it for $16 a day. Generally people do not need to purchase it. The tricky thing about Canada, however, is the fact that you cannot subrogate in Ontario. What that means is that, say you decide to not get the extra insurance, and get rear-ended in Ontario (or any accident that is not your fault). If you decide to use your own insurance, your insurance company CAN NOT go after the at-fault party for what they paid, and more importantly your deductible. All of that said, if renting a car, this is one of the rare situations I would recommend buying the extra insurance. Thanks for the tips steve....wife and I are visitng here brother who just recently moved outside of Hamilton...and flying to Toronto is easily double the price of Buffalo right now...so I figured, fly to Buffalo, get some wings somewhere, and enjoy the best of both worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 You will likely get charged a mileage fee, as stupid as that sounds. I believe Enterprise writes their contracts to not charge for mileage so long as you don't leave the Tri-State area (NJ, NY, CT). Now how does that work: "Sir, did you drive your rental car to Cananda?" "Absolutely not!" "Well sir, how do you explain the dead stripper in the back with a hockey puck stuck up her ass?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Now how does that work: "Sir, did you drive your rental car to Cananda?" "Absolutely not!" "Well sir, how do you explain the dead stripper in the back with a hockey puck stuck up her ass?" Dude, its a bit early to be ripping on Ted Kennedy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks for the tips steve....wife and I are visitng here brother who just recently moved outside of Hamilton...and flying to Toronto is easily double the price of Buffalo right now...so I figured, fly to Buffalo, get some wings somewhere, and enjoy the best of both worlds No, not somewhere. Duffs. Don't fall for the "Anchor Bar Trap". Their wings suck. Duffs. Or if you are drunk in Angola, the very best wings on the planet: Castaways. But since that is unlikely, I repeat: Go to Duffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Dude, its a bit early to be ripping on Ted Kennedy... He's Canandian?? That explains a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 He's Canandian?? That explains a lot. No, but he enjoys killing women in vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Say 'hi' to Amber for me. I think this slipped by a few people, but that is a good stab at JP's muffdiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Sniffer Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Yes you can, I do it all the time. They will try to sell you some special insurance claiming the border people might ask you for it. I have rented a car and driven to canada probably 25 times, never got the "special insurance" , never had a problem. Make sure you bring your own insurance card with though as proof you actually have auto insurance. EDIT: Except ENTERPRISE....They have all kinds of crazy rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 No, not somewhere. Duffs. Don't fall for the "Anchor Bar Trap". Their wings suck. Duffs. Or if you are drunk in Angola, the very best wings on the planet: Castaways. But since that is unlikely, I repeat: Go to Duffs. Anchor Bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 No, not somewhere. Duffs. Don't fall for the "Anchor Bar Trap". Their wings suck. Duffs. Or if you are drunk in Angola, the very best wings on the planet: Castaways. But since that is unlikely, I repeat: Go to Duffs. Agreed! Just got back from WNY and brought home ~80 wings from Duffs for football season. I knew that Food Saver my wife wanted would come in handy some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 How would they even know you went to Canada?? Why would they care where you drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 How would they even know you went to Canada?? Why would they care where you drive? They'd know if you got pulled over or got in an accident.... When I bought my Camry back in '99, the loan papers said that I couldn't leave the country with the car as well. It was sad that the dealer was surprised when I pointed that clause out to him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Sniffer Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 How would they even know you went to Canada?? Why would they care where you drive? A lot of rental companies (ENTERPRISE) use GPS trackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 You are allowed to take that car over to Canada for a few days, correct? yes you are. i just drove up to toronto last year.got hassled by american customs on the way back.wanted to punch the little nerdlings teeth in....but then again that would have delayed me even further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 They'd know if you got pulled over or got in an accident.... When I bought my Camry back in '99, the loan papers said that I couldn't leave the country with the car as well. It was sad that the dealer was surprised when I pointed that clause out to him though. But...I don't plan on getting in an accident or get pulled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 How would they even know you went to Canada?? Why would they care where you drive? They wouldn't. Unless, as Fez said, you get into an accident. And then, if you get into an accident, and sign a contract saying you wouldn't leave the country, guess who's paying for all the damage? But then again, if you're not planning on getting into an accident, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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