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India

Car hire India

India is one of Asia’s most captivating countries and thousands of Americans travel here every year. India is home to an array of tasty cuisines, languages, festivals, temples, beaches and even mountains as well. American visitors are able to reach India generally by connecting through East Asia or Europe. Many Americans choose compare car hire options before traveling to make the most of their trip upon arrival.

What to see and do

India is a huge and vast country and you would actually need many vacations in order to explore it all. If you are looking for beaches, head to the western coastal gem of Goa. Goa is a famous tourist city that boasts museums, galleries and Portuguese architecture in a wonderful beach setting.

Other famous attractions include the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Mehrangarh in Jodphur and the world famous Ganges River in Varanasi. Other exciting cities to visit may include Mumbai in the North West and the brash city of Calcutta in the far east. The capital of New Delhi is also worth a visit, though can be somewhat overwhelming for American visitors.

Climate and weather

As India is quite large, the climate varies substantially from region to region. In most of the country, there are generally dry and wet versions of summer. However, in mountainous region you will find temperatures are cooler and in high altitudes snow is possible.

Driving in India

India is renowned all over the world for its chaotic driving conditions and can be too much for many American car hire customers. For this reason, many car rental companies provide a driver with each vehicle and some do not offer self-drive at all.