Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park received its designation in 1910. George Bird Grinnell, an early Montana explorer, was instrumental in prodding the United States government to protect this land. Today, about 2 million people visit the 1500 square miles of the park annually.
Fortunately, Glacier National Park is well served by Amtrak’s Empire Builder year-round. The Great Northern Railway (GN), which operated on the tracks Amtrak uses today, provided the initial lodging in the area along its stops. Please see Glacier National Park: Lodging Alternatives at the Four Amtrak Train Stations by Glacier National Park on www.ideamarketers.com for more detailed information.
Glacier National Park
Rental Cars
You can get a free online car rental quote for your Glacier Rental Car here.
If you choose to drive from the Amtrak Empire Builder to Glacier, you can pick up your car in Whitefish, MT. You may wish to choose Budget Rental Car in Whitefish since they will pick you up at the Amtrak station.
It is worth booking your rental car well in advance to ensure that you get the make and model of your choice. You can often obtain much better deals by pre-booking.
When booking a rental car check that the price you are quoted is the all inclusive price and that extras are not added when you arrive at the rental counter. The rental car companies give you the option to also take out insurance when you book. Check with your insurance agent to see what coverages you will need to purchase when you rent the car.
For most rental car companies you need to be a minimum of 21 years old although some companies have a 18 minimum age. Usually, if you are less than 25 years old you will be asked to take out higher insurance at an extra cost. Remember to bring some ID and your driving licence, otherwise you will not be allowed to pick the car up.
There are many cars that you can rent: Compact (for up to 3 people), Medium, (3 -4 Adults), intermediate (4 adults), SUV (5 – 7 people), minivan (8 +) and convertible (2 people). As a general guide, for a family of four the best bet is the intermediate or maybe even the SUV which is spacious inside.
Other extras you can usually order are satellite navigation systems, satellite radio and child seats. Sat Nav is a great way of getting round if you have never been to Glacier National Park before.
You can get a free online rental car quote for your Glacier Rental Car here.