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There are many rental companies that rent their vehicles to be taken anywhere across the border. But for that you have to be careful in fulfilling the formalities as driving a rental car across the border can be tricky. There are number of factors that govern such as the car rental company policies, the border where you are taking your rental car. You will also need the additional car insurance to drive in another country and should also know the road rules of the country where you are going.

Canadian Border
There are many car rentals in both Canada and US Traveling from the U.S. to Canada and Canada to U.S.

• If you are a Canadian Citizen you cannot take an American rental car into Canada unless it has Canadian license plates.
• If you are the American resident then you need to have the Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Card from the car rental company.
• Another most important thing to notice that if you are taking a rental car across the border, then you will need to show your rental documents to the border officials.
• You even have to purchase the extra insurance that covers accidents or theft outside of the U.S.
• It will be better to consult the car rental company for all the legal details.

Mexican Border
For crossing the Mexico border, it will be very necessary to know the rules and regulations of the car rental company. Crossing the Mexico border can be trickier as there are only few rental companies that allow you to travel across the border.

• The better option is to park your car at the border and walk across. After that you can rent a car from a Mexican car rental company as they are better equipped to deal with the risks associated while traveling there.
• You should also get the car insurance from the car rental company or you may prefer to go with a third party insurance supplier if it is cheaper. You will be required to purchase Mexico Visitors Insurance from the car rental company.
• It is very important for you to carefully read the instructions and see the coverage for thefts or accidents in your insurance papers. It is advised to park the car in the safe areas.
• The Mexico visitors insurance usually allows travel up to 250 miles into Mexico. If you are unsure whether travel is allowed to the location in Mexico that you want to visit, check with your car rental company directly for details on that restriction.
• You should talk about each and every detail and the tips to travel across Mexico. Do ask whether you need the passport or other legal documents or paperwork.
• Mexican law does not allow Mexican citizens to bring a U.S. vehicle into Mexico, or operate a U.S. vehicle within Mexico.

Thus you should have the proper discussion with the car rental company if you are taking your rental car across the border.