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Top tips for hiring a car in Yosemite National Park

  • Yosemite National Park is a great place for family trips, and if your kids are tagging along, be aware of the car seat rules in place. When driving in Yosemite National Park in California, kids should be secured in a rear-facing car seat if under two years of age and in a booster seat if younger than eight but older than two. If, for any reason, a child eight or younger doesn’t fit in a car seat, they should at least wear a seatbelt.
  • All kinds of vehicles can manage the drive into Yosemite National Park. The type of rental car to choose from largely depends on the number of passengers and the amount of luggage you’re carrying. A large passenger van or a minivan should do the trick if you’re in Yosemite National Park for camping. If you’re planning to go beyond the Half Dome, you might need an SUV or even a 4WD.
  • Most car rental agencies in Yosemite National Park will allow you to register an additional driver. If the additional driver is your spouse or domestic partner, most rental locations won’t charge the additional driver fee if they meet the driver’s license and age requirements. You will also need a debit card when securing the rental car. If there will be any other additional drivers, they must be present at the time of renting and meet the same age and driver’s license requirements.
  • You can travel across state and national borders in a Yosemite National Park car rental. Currently, travel into Mexico is restricted by most rental companies. However, you are free to travel into Canada with your rental car. All you need to do is inform the car rental location of your travel plans to Canada, and you will be issued a Canadian non-residence insurance card for your protection. Nonetheless, you cannot access certain vehicles classes for cross-border travel, such as exotics, large passenger and cargo vans, and other specialty vehicles.
  • Book your car hire in Yosemite National Park at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in Yosemite National Park are around 58% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Yosemite National Park

  • Should I hire a car in Yosemite National Park?

    It is practical to get a Yosemite National Park car rental to facilitate your trip. The Yosemite National Park region is massive and traversing the area using the available public transport can be quite the hassle. Moreover, the strict schedule and rigidity of the public transport system take the fun out of the trip. But with a car rental, you can quickly get to various cities, save time, and enjoy dictating the path of your journey. If you are visiting the iconic national park for a camping, hiking, or kayaking trip, a rental car will allow you to easily access remote locations and bring as much gear as you prefer.

  • What is driving like in Yosemite National Park?

    Before getting behind the wheel of a Yosemite National Park rental car, here are a few things you need to know. When driving a rental car in the Yosemite National Park region, maintain 65 to 70 mph for multilane freeways and 55 mph for two-lane highways. The speed limit is usually 35 mph in the city streets and 25 mph around school and residential areas. If you encounter a stationary emergency vehicle, change lanes if possible or slow down. Distracted driving is a serious offense, and you’re only allowed to use your cellphone if using a hands-free kit.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Yosemite National Park?

    You need to be at least twenty one to be granted a Yosemite National Park car rental. Some rental agencies, such as Hertz, have a lower age requirement, and twenty one-year-olds can get car rentals from them. However, there is usually a daily surcharge for young drivers (drivers between twenty one and twenty four). Every renter is required to present a valid driver’s license and a credit card in their name to qualify for a car rental. You can also pay for your rental car using your debit card, but you need to be at least twenty five and might be required to undergo a creditworthiness check.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Yosemite National Park?

    Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Yosemite National Park.

  • What is the best car hire company in Yosemite National Park?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Yosemite National Park are Alamo (8,8, 107 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,9, 129 reviews), and Avis (6,8, 129 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Yosemite National Park?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

Car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

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  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    22 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    16 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    11 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    9 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    7 Locations

  • easirent

    Easirent car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    5 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    5 Locations

  • eaglerac

    Eagle Rent A Car car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    4 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    3 Locations

  • priceless

    Priceless car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    3 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    3 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in Yosemite National Park

    2 Locations

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