Best road trips in the USA

The Historic, Route 66

You could start with the most famous road trip of them all, Route 66. It is also one of the longest of them all with more than 2.400 miles that could take you all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica. The most scenic stretch runs from the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River.

Pacific Coast Highway

The Pacific Coast Highway is another favorite for drivers who want the ultimate California experience. Enjoy the spectacular ocean views en route as well as the sequoia forest of the north that will surely contrast beautifully with the more desertic and exotic gardens of the south. It is also great for eating out as it passes through famous wine regions, however be careful not to mix both pleasures at the same time!

A Little Escapade During Fall

In the fall, you might want to drive along Route 100 through Vermont for the wonderful color changes in the leaves. The green mountain state is surely a wonderful sight to behold all year round, but there is just something so special with witnessing it during this season of changes in nature.

The Olympic Peninsula Loop

One of the most varied road trips you can do is the Olympic Peninsula Loop in the state of Washington starting and ending at Port Angeles. Within this 330-mile trip, you can encounter everything from glaciers to rainforest areas. There are spectacular mountain views from Hurricane Ridge. In contrast, Rialto Beach has sea stacks similar to those you might encounter in Iceland. You can also explore the Hoh Rainforest which is one of the greenest, lushest places on the planet.

On Another World While Road Trip in the US

For a road trip with some of the strangest scenery in the USA, try the Lassen Scenic Byway. It starts in the Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, and ends at Crater Lake in Oregon. The territory is so strange it is like being on another planet. The Park has some of California’s best camping and picnic spots. You will pass dormant volcanoes as well as bubbling hot springs and waterfalls. Crater Lake at the end of the journey is deep and serene. You can enjoy kayaking across its still waters. This is one of the least-known but also one of the best road trips in the USA.

Road Trips that can be Short and Sweet

Not all road trips have to go on for days. For a short trip, there’s the wonderful Overseas Highway in Florida where you can drive along bridges suspended above the ocean. The Florida Keys is also a great destination. Or you could check out the Hana Highway on Maui, Hawaii which has dozens of bridges, a bamboo forest, waterfalls, and lots of spots to stop for a picnic.

Take a Ride on the Wild Side

Fox has a range of SUVs to rent that are perfect for some of the wilder, more panoramic routes. Take the Skyline Drive in Virginia along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Or try Highway 50, known as the Loneliest Road in America, which passes through old mining camps and uninhabited areas in Nevada. There are some amazing cafés along the way and the stars are wonderful at night. Adventurers can take Highway 2 across the Great Plains of Nebraska, which should be on the bucket list of every birdwatcher around the world. If you’re planning a road trip, then Fox is the most economical place to rent a car. The more you save on your car rental, the more you can spend on the rest of your holiday! We hope you’ve enjoyed our best road trip ideas in the USA and we look forward to being a part of your next vacation!