sebgold

I'm planing to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco one way, any ideas on
1) where to get a one way rental for a fine price
2) a good hotel in mid-way preferably a starwood hotel?
Thanks in advance.

dbdurand

First of all, LA to SF is a one day drive on either I-5 or Hwy 101. If you take the scenic route on Hwy 1, then you need to allow a day and a half. Half way on 101 would put you somewhere around San Luis Obispo, a good place to stop. I checked the Starwood web site and found nothing between LA and SF except near one end or the other. Come back after you think about a route.

sebgold

Thanks
I plan on taking the Hwy 101 (not the I-5) and maybe for some parts the Hwy 1, what do you suggest?
Do you have suggestions for hotels in San Luis Obispo.
Thanks

montereybob

At SLO, I highly recommend switching to Highway 1 and going thru Big Sur , Carmel and Santa Cruz to see the beautiful coastline and charming seaside towns. Then from Santa Cruz take HWY 17 east to HWY 280. Take 280 to SF----it has less traffic and is more scenic than that stretch of 101 to SF.
A good way to shop for oneway car rental is to call several of the major rental companies and compare their rates. Depending on which company is running a promotion when you go, the rates will vary quite a bit. Also ask them which discounts you can qualify for.

mikeinLA

Hi
I found this campervan company the other day, they do one way hires to San Fran and you could save on hotel bills. Quite cool really
http://www.escapecampervans.com/

5alive

Hi, sebgold,
I see you are a new poster here. If you have another question and start another thread, please don't mark it with a trip report (the little orange notebook next to the title).

Use that symbol when you've taken your trip and have written up a report to share back with us. Frankly, it is so that we don't miss your Trip Report among the many questions posted here daily.

Best of luck on researching your driving trip.