All car hire rates in USA are inclusive of unlimited mileage, full breakdown
cover, third party insurance, loss damage waiver, airport surcharges and
local taxes. Regular monitoring ensures that you can expect
the same high standard of service at all destinations in USA. All cars are
less than 12 months old and regularly maintained.
Argus Car Hire offer a complete range of vehicles from economy-class
to luxury vehicles, including automatics, estates and multi-seaters.
The company is totally flexible. If the chosen vehicle is not listed,
reservation staff will give advice and aim to provide whatever vehicle
is required in USA. Optional extras are available by booking
through the call centre, including baby seats, roof racks and snow chains.
Most prices are fully inclusive, however in some cases there may be
an additional charge upon arrival, please contact the call centre to
confirm.
Book carhire online using the secure web site.
USA
Drive on the right hand side.
Emergency telephone number: Police, Fire and Ambulance services 911. While 911 is the standard number for emergencies in America, this is reserved for emergency situations only. If there is a situation that requires police assistance but not immediately the number to call is: 625-5011
Speed limits: Motorways: 71mph
Urban stretches: 70mph
Dual carriageways: 65mph
Outside built-up areas: 50-65mph
Built-up Areas: 25-35mph
In front of ever school: 15mph
General Information: The speed limit in front of every school is 15 mph when warning lights are flashing. You are required to stop in both directions for any school bus with flashing lights. These rules are strictly enforced in every state and have severe penalties for disobedience. Drinking alcohol and driving is also forbidden and strictly enforced in all states.
It is the law to wear a seat belt while travelling in your hire car.
Some states permit you to use radar detectors, while other states prohibit them. Many people seem to ignore this prohibition. Some states require you to use running lights during rain.
Tolls: There are a large amount of road tolls in various locations throughout the USA.
Road Information: Most American roads are kept in good condition. There are regular service stations on the main roads. Bear in mind USA roads are very long and straight at times, people have found it quite easy to fall asleep while driving their hire car on them when on long journeys, so be sure to take plenty of pit-stops.
The US Highway System: The USA has an extensive system of interstate highways and state maintained roads. Some of the major highways are toll roads often called turnpikes, but most are free. All major interstate highways running north to south have odd numbers and are ordered from I-5 on the Pacific coast to I-95 along the Atlantic coast. All interstates running east to west are evenly numbered beginning with I-8 and I-10 near the Mexican border to I-94 near Canada.
