Tips and advice: What sort of car should you hire to visit national parks in the US?

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Tips and advice: What sort of car should you hire to visit national parks in the US?

By Michael Gebicki
Updated
Grand canyon view point Arizona USA at sunset.

Grand canyon view point Arizona USA at sunset.Credit: iStock

After a conference in San Diego in June my husband and I have 10 to 14 days to visit national parks in Arizona and Utah. Should we fly San Diego – Las Vegas and hire a vehicle from there, and campervan, or standard car with motel accommodation? Need to book van sites? J. Ashe, Indooroopilly

Assuming you're spending a few days in Las Vegas you could fly in from San Diego since there's no need for a car in Las Vegas. Campervan or motels are two very different holidays. If you've done a campervan trip before and it all worked well then that's a great option but if this is a first time I'd go for motels.

Recreational Vehicle parks, as they are in the US, are popular, especially in places like the Grand Canyon, and you'd be wise to book ahead even in June. Go Camping America (www.gocampingamerica.com ) is a one-stop website to help plan your trip. If you intend to stay in motels, booking ahead is less crucial.

Roads are good throughout the areas you'll be visiting. You need to return your vehicle to Las Vegas to avoid a one-way fee, and you could fly from there to Los Angeles, assuming that's where you're flying home from.

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