Van Rental Insurance: Credit Card vs Agency Coverage
TL;DR: Credit Cards Cover Rentals, But Not Large Vans: Most major credit cards include collision damage waiver (CDW) coverage fo...
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Tolls in a Rental: Cashless, E‑ZPass & Plate‑by‑Mail
Updated October 2025 Added latest toll program fees (Avis, Hertz, etc.), cashless toll expansions, and tips for Canada/Mexico. M...
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Child Seats & Seat‑Belt Laws by State: 2025–26
TL;DRBefore your next family road trip in a rental car, know that: Every U.S. state requires proper car seats or boosters for yo...
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National Park Timed‑Entry & Permits: 2025–26 List
National Park Timed-Entry & Permits (2025–26): Master List & Gateways TL;DR: Many popular U.S. national parks now require advanc...
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One-Way Van Rentals: Fees, Rules & Smart Routes (2025)
One-Way Van Rentals: Drop Fees, Rules & Smart Routes (2025) TL;DR: One-way rentals let you pick up a van in one city and drop it...
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Detroit to Chicago Road Trip I-94 Westward Journey
Trip Snapshot Distance & Drive Time: ~280 miles (approximately 4.5 hours one-way) via I-94 west. Best Time to Visit: Late spring...
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Detroit to Mackinac Island Road Trip Michigan Adventure
Trip Snapshot Distance & Drive Time: ~290 miles from Detroit to Mackinaw City (approximately 4.5 hours drive north on I-75), plu...
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Detroit to Toronto & Niagara Falls Road Trip Adventure Loop
Trip Snapshot Distance & Drive Time: Detroit to Toronto ~230 miles (around 4 hours). Toronto to Niagara Falls ~80 miles (1.5 hou...
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Coastal Escape: Plymouth & Cape Cod Road Trip from Boston
Trip Snapshot: Distance & Driving Time: ~200 miles round-trip (5–6 hours total drive time). Best Time of Year to Visit: Late spr...
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Historic Salem & Scenic North Shore Road Trip from Boston
Trip Snapshot: Distance & Driving Time: ~90–100 miles round-trip. About 2 hours total driving time (without heavy traffic), but ...
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