The US reopens its borders to international tourists this week
This week the USA has reopened to international tourists from 33 countries. It has been long awaited for those looking to visit family members in the US or just those that merely would like holiday in America. There has been a growing numbers of bookings with package holiday providers such as TUI as well as airlines such as Virgin Atlantic since the US announced in October they were looking to reopen borders.
Throughout the past months we have seen countries in Europe and further afield welcome tourists but America has remained firmly closed until now. This has led to pent up demand for those wanting to travel which in turn has seen a huge surge in bookings for flights, car hire and hotels in the last couple of weeks. The knock on effect of this is that car hire prices are rising quickly, we have heard from one supplier that prices for US car hire have increased by 30% over the last two months.
Much like the rest of the world, American car hire firms are struggling to get vehicles due to a microchip supply issue which has led to manufacturers being able to produce fewer vehicles and those that they do produce being prioritised for domestic customers. Unfortunately this means that hire companies have not been able to get as much fleet as they would usually, this has on its own driven up prices. But partnered with the surge in demand for the US and particularly car hire, prices are increasing steeply.
We would strongly recommend that if you're looking to visit the US in 2022, you book your car hire as soon as possible. With Clarify Car Hire you only need to pay a small booking deposit when you reserve your vehicle, we also offer free cancellation up to 48 hours before you travel. Crucially though, if the price decreases between the time you book and 48 hours prior to you picking up your vehicle, you can rebook your vehicle for no additional cost. This means that by reserving your hire car early you know this is the highest price you'll need to pay.
Recent Blogs
Why Choose Car Hire For Your Next UK Break?
Take a staycation from your own car and rent something a little more suitable for your holiday.
Are you concerned about leaving a large deposit on your credit card when you hire a car?
Did you know that through Clarify Car Hire you can easily find car hire deals where no security deposit is needed?
Explore the Best of the Greek Islands with your Rental Car
Add car rental to your holiday booking and you can turn a Greek island holiday into a big adventure
Who Are Drivalia and What Do They Offer?
We explain who Drivalia are and what they can offer for your next rental
Renting a Larger Car: What You Need to Know
Don’t delay hiring a 7-seater car as they are selling fast!
Don't Miss Out: Hire a Car for the Paris Olympics!
How to choose the right car rental for the Paris Olympics with Clarify Car Hire
Book your car hire for August and the Edinburgh Festival Now
Maximise your Edinburgh Fringe trip with a rental car from Clarify Car Hire
Unlock the potential of your rental car!
Hire a car and turn your city break into a grand adventure
Why Hiring an Automatic Can Make Light Work of Driving Abroad
What are the benefits of hiring an automatic car?
Car Hire in Spain and Portugal Now Available To New Drivers
We can now offer car hire to those who have held their driving licence for less than a year