Comments on: I am a US citizen & wondering that if I rent a car in Vancouver Canada, do I need a special license to drive?

By: ligaridah

ligaridah — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:25:26 +0000

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Yes, writing untrue things is lying. That, in itself isn't always bad, if it's done in fun. When it becomes deceitful or hurtful, that's when I think it's wrong.

By: dokterew

dokterew — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:25:59 +0000

As long as it’s valid in your home sate at the time you rent you’re good to go. Of course, just like if it were Canadian license, it can’t be a learners, suspended etc. and any restrictions of course you’d still have to abide by any restrictions your issuing department has placed on your license.
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By: Travel Angel

Travel Angel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:12:59 +0000

No you do not need a special license to drive. You are not a citizen of Canada, you are a citizen of the U.S. The only valid license that are required are the ones from the U.S. Your U.S. license are valid in Canada.
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By: Da Ben Dan

Da Ben Dan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:39:59 +0000

no your US license should be enough.
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By: explorer

explorer — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:15:59 +0000

Americans dont need a special licence for canada. Have fun
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By: ashanti3ca

ashanti3ca — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:26:59 +0000

Your US driver's license is quite acceptable in Canada, you don't need any other kind of special license. The only thing you will find different is that we measure distance in kilometres (a km is 5/8 of a mile) and speed in kilometres per hour. All cars have both sets of numbers, kph and mph on the speedometer.
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By: crazy 8

crazy 8 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:17:59 +0000

man where did you get your us licence in a box of cracker jacks? of course you can rent a car in Canada. but you better bring your parka long johns and snow machine cause the country is covered in 6 feet of snow and its -40 below year round so you can drive here if you can find a road. remember you will be staying in a igloos while you are here.dog sleds 4 rent here 2 no licence required
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By: old lady

old lady — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:44:59 +0000

A valid US driver’s licence is all you need – that, plus a credit card. Road speeds are given in kph – kilometers per hour – so you will have to be aware of the difference and watch the speedometer. Because most cars in Canada were made in the US, they have both miles and kilometers on the speedometer. 60mph is the same as 100 kph. And gas is more expensive in Canada, although it seems to keep creeping up on both sides of the border, doesn’t it?
Enjoy your visit to Vancouver.
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By: boardbetty

boardbetty — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:09:59 +0000

no licence, other than the one that you already have, but double check the minimum age requirements, its usually 25.
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By: Christine L

Christine L — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:27:59 +0000

Yes, you can rent a car in Vancouver using your home driver’s licence. You do not need another licence, assuming that you have a valid state licence in English and with a photo.This is true in all of Canada.

Canadian citizens can rent cars al through the US using their Canadian passports too.
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