Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon became federally protected in 1893. It became a national park in 1919. The park’s uniqueness comes from it sheer size: 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep.
There are two entrance to the park: the North Rim which is reached through Kaibab National Forest and the South Rim where Grand Canyon Village is located. It is about 215 road miles between the two rims. The North Rim is opened from mid-May through mid-October and there is camping and lodging available during the open season. The South Rim is open year-round. It is accessible by train or bus from the Amtrak Southwest Chief stations in Flagstaff or Williams Junction. The South Rim has camping, lodging and restaurants. Please see Grand Canyon National Park: Five Tips to Effectively Travel to the Grand Canyon by Amtrak and Bus on www.ideamarketers.com for more detailed information.
Grand Canyon National Park Rental Cars
You can get a free online car rental quote for your Grand Canyon Rental Car here.
If you choose to drive from the Amtrak Southwest Chief to the Grand Canyon, you can pick up your car in Flagstaff, AZ. 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 Grand Canyon National Park before.
You can get a free online rental car quote for your Grand Canyon Rental Car here.