Route 66: self-guide tours, start your road-trip anytime from April to November! Car rental + hotel + 60 page PDF info sheet of attractions and opening times, Route 66 map application on your phone. This is all you need, really. All tours will be customized to your needs!
Ford Mustang or similar / convertible category
What customers say about the Route 66 self-guide tours:
"We just want to thank you so much for what has been a fantastic time for
us. Everything went smoothly and all hotels were great thanks to you. We
saw most of the road and we saw a different side to the US than what we
have seen before.
Your arrangements were first class and we really appreciate the time and
trouble you took to professionally organize a fantastic itinerary. Thank
you so much Zsolt and hopefully we will meet one day."
David & Tami, Australia
The tour rates are quoted as "from" - they depend on travel dates (season) and availability. If you can please book ahead as instant reservations are more expensive due to dynamic hotel rate structures.
Tour #1-A: Route 66: The Motel Run (12 days, 11 nights),
Chicago to L.A. or L.A. to Chicago (better rate due to car rental fees)
This tour is the most economic that offers the most attractions you can get on Route 66 from Chicago to LA! You will visit the Grand Canyon and can take a helicopter flight there! You also spend a night in Las Vegas right on the STRIP!
This trip is designed for one or two people. Tour rate is from $2,550 for 2 (or same rate for 1)! Basic, clean accommodation at each cities. This tour can be customized to you needs! Please contact us and let us know what you need!
Tour prices include a compact car category car rental with insurance (Nissan Versa - or similar) from Chicago airport or downtown and all motel accommodation to California,
80 page sights and attractions database (pdf file), mobile Route 66 navigation app.
Upgrade to a convertible*: please add from $550
Room only price (standard room): from $2,100
Additional costs: One-way fee from Chicago to Los Angeles (currently no such fee the other way around): from $750 + tax, depending on supplier. This fee needs to be paid at rental location by primary driver (you).
Tour #1-B: Route 66: The Business Run (12 days, 11 nights), Chicago to L.A. or L.A. to Chicago (better rate due to car rental fees)
This trip is designed for one or two people. Tour rate is from $2,720 for 2 (or same rate for 1)! Same tour as previous but using hotel accommodation all the way.
Tour prices include a compact car category car rental with insurance (Nissan Versa - or similar) from Chicago airport or downtown and all accommodation to California,
80 page sights and attractions database (pdf file), mobile Route 66 navigation app.
Upgrade to a convertible*: please add from $550
Room only price (standard room): $2,250
It is possible to customize this tour, you can add additional nights at either end or stay more nights at any location!
Additional costs: One-way fee from Chicago to Los Angeles (currently no such fee the other way around): from $750 + tax, depending on supplier. This fee needs to be paid at rental location by primary driver (you).
Tour #1-C: The Pure Classic Route 66 (14 days, 13 nights), Chicago to L.A. or L.A. to Chicago (better rate due to car rental fees)
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Compact car category (Nissan Versa) with standard accommodation
from $3,120 for 2 (or same rate for 1)
- Upgrade to a convertible*: please add from $920
- It is possible to customize this tour, you can add additional nights at either end or stay more nights at any location!
- Room only price (standard room): $2,530
- Upgrade to Superior rooms where possible: please add $820 per booking
- We send you a 80 page sights and attractions database (pdf file) + mobile Route 66 navigation app
- Additional costs: One-way fee from Chicago to Los Angeles (currently no such fee the other way around): from $750 + tax, depending on supplier. This fee needs to be paid at rental location by primary driver (you). This tour can be fully customized to your needs.
- This tour can be customized to you needs! Please contact us and let us know what you need!
- Rental comes with Theft Protection with zero excess, Collision Damage Waiver with zero excess, Airport Surcharge, Local Taxes, Unlimited miles. More comprehensive insurance package can book booked online in advance at 50% discount. Get your free quote from here.
Tour #1, ver. A., ver. B., ver. C. map
Tour #2: The Essentials of Route 66 with a leisure day in Grand Canyon!
(15 days, 14 nights)
This tour can be customized to you needs! Please contact us and let us know what you need!
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Compact car category (Nissan Versa) with standard accommodation
from $3,250 for1 or 2 people
- Upgrade to a convertible*: please add from $950
- Room only price (standard room): from $2,580
- Upgrade to Superior rooms where possible: please add $970 per booking
- We send you a 80 page sights and attractions database (pdf file) + mobile Route 66 navigation app
- Additional costs: One-way fee from Chicago to Los Angeles (currently no such fee the other way around): from $750 + tax, depending on supplier. This fee needs to be paid at rental location by primary driver (you).
- Rental comes with Theft Protection with zero excess, Collision Damage Waiver with zero excess, Airport Surcharge, Local Taxes, Unlimited miles. More comprehensive insurance package can book booked online in advance at 50% discount. Get your free quote from here.
Tour #2 map
Tour #3: the most of Route 66 with a leisure day in Grand Canyon
+ visit Las Vegas for a night! (15 days, 14 nights)
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Compact car category (Nissan Versa) with standard accommodation
from $3,350 for 2 (or same rate for 1)
- Upgrade to a convertible*: please add from $950
- It is possible to customize this tour, you can add additional nights at either end or stay more nights at any location!
- Room only price (standard room): from $2,580
- Upgrade to Superior rooms where possible: please add $970 per booking
- We send you a 80 page sights and attractions database (pdf file) + mobile Route 66 navigation app
- Additional costs: One-way fee from Chicago to Los Angeles (currently no such fee the other way around): from $750 + tax, depending on supplier. This fee needs to be paid at rental location by primary driver (you).
- Rental comes with Theft Protection with zero excess, Collision Damage Waiver with zero excess, Airport Surcharge, Local Taxes, Unlimited miles. More comprehensive insurance package can book booked online in advance at 50% discount. Get your free quote from here.
Tour #3 map
Tour #4: the full Route 66 with Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and much more!
(20 days, 19 nights)
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Compact car category (Nissan Versa) with standard accommodation
from $4,650 for 2 (or same rate for 1)
- Upgrade to a convertible*: please add from $1,482
- It is possible to customize this tour, you can add additional nights at either end or stay more nights at any location!
- Room only price (standard room): from $3,780
- Upgrade to Superior rooms where possible: please add $1,140 per booking
- We send you a 80 page sights and attractions database (pdf file) + mobile Route 66 navigation app
- Additional costs: One-way fee from Chicago to Los Angeles (currently no such fee the other way around): from $750 + tax, depending on supplier. This fee needs to be paid at rental location by primary driver (you).
- Rental comes with Theft Protection with zero excess, Collision Damage Waiver with zero excess, Airport Surcharge, Local Taxes, Unlimited miles. More comprehensive insurance package can book booked online in advance at 50% discount. Get your free quote from here.
Tour #4 map
Tour #5: A true 'Coast to Coast' experience: connect New York and Chicago and keep driving to Los Angeles! 3 day 2 night drive, can be extended!
Route colors:
- Purple: fastest route on highway I-80:
- Red: take this one if you want to see Niagara Falls.
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Green: scenic route, drive through New York instead of Pennsylvania.
Take 17 to I-86 west to I-90 back down to Cleveland. It has a whole lot less traffic than I-80 and many stretches of practically nothing,
but lots of small towns with character. Choose this option if weather is good. You can drive many miles to see a car.
Various options on New York - Niagara - Chicago Route
* Major rental companies, such as National, Avis, Dollar, Alamo DO NOT GUARANTEE model choice. They confirm category, like CONVERTIBLE. You select any convertibles that are parking in the lot. Most of the convertible fleet are Mustangs, so probably you'll have one.
Other car categories for rent:
- Economy - Kia Rio or Similar: 4 Seats | 4 Doors | 1 Large bag 1 Small bag
- Compact - Ford Focus or similar: (5 Seats |2 Doors | 2 Large bags)
- Intermediate - Nissan Sentra or Similar: 5 Seats | 4 Doors | 2 Large bags 1 Small bag
- Standard - Chrysler 200 or Similar: 5 Seats | 2 Doors | 2 Large bags 1 Small bag
- Full Size - Ford Fusion Saloon or Similar: 5 Seats | 4 Doors | 3 Large bags
- Premium - Buick Regal or similar: Ford Taurus or Similar: 5 Seats | 4 Doors | 2 Large bags 1 Small bag
- 7 Seater Minivan - Dodge Caravan or similar: 7 Seats | 4 Doors | 4 Large bags
- Intermediate Sports Utility - Ford Escape - or similar: 5 Seats | 4 Doors | 3 Large bags
- Sports Utility Vehicle - Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 Seats | 4 Doors | 4 Large bags
- Convertible - Ford Mustang or similar: 4 Seats | 2 Doors | 1 Large bag 1 small bag
Rental conditions:
- Driver’s age: must be 25+, there is no upper age limit
- Must have valid passport
- Must have valid driving license which must have been held for at least one year
- Must have a valid credit card on primary driver's name (one-way fee is paid by renter at rental location)
- Name change is not permitted once rental booked. To modify reservation we need to cancel existing and book a new one.
An international driving license is required if the license is printed with non Roman Alphabet
Car rental cancellation
- 14 day or greater cancellation notice: no charge, fees are to be refunded
- 14 day or less cancellation notice: 100% of Total Booking Amount
50% tour deposit is required to book any of the tours. Remaining balance is due 6 weeks prior travel. Once we receive all payments the confirmations are sent in 7 working days. Airfares are not included in tour prices, please arrange your own airfares.
You can also rent a car without any other services (hotels, itinerary etc). Please have a look at some of the options here or ask for a free quote.
Chevrolet Spark / economy
Nissan Versa or similar / compact
Ford Mustang or similar / convertible