beerman Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hello everyone, We are getting ready for our trip with Cochrane Air this year.. We have been going with them for years... I have a question on what you are permitted to DRIVE across border? W ea re planning on renting a 12 man passanger van for the trip... Are you allowed to cross the border in a big passenger van?? Thanks PS...We leave June 21st... Flying into Unknown Lake.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Absolutely, as long as everyone has their passport you'll be fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vance Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 You might want to check with the company that you are renting the van from and see if you are allowed to leave the US with their vehicle. vance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 You might want to check with the company that you are renting the van from and see if you are allowed to leave the US with their vehicle. vance This is a good warning from Vance. Almost all US car rental companies prohibit bringing their rental vehicles across the border due to some customs/duty liability. If they tell you it's OK, get it in writing. Here's the link to CBSa's info for visitors to Canada. Info for visitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Just called the border ... They said its fine to drive a 12 passenger van... Thanks everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Just called the border ... They said its fine to drive a 12 passenger van... Thanks everyone!! Agreed, Canadian Customs and Border Services Agency doesn't care that it's a 12-passenger van. They clear hundreds of vans, trucks and buses every day. But that's not the issue. The issue is whether or not it's a rental van. Most rental agreements prohibit US rental vehicles from crossing into Canada. if you discover this problem only after you get to the border, yit will screw up your trip. You need to talk to your rental company, not CBSA. Edit - added the history I learned of this issue right after 9/11. Many Canadians were stuck in the US when so many flights were grounded. They rented cars and tried to drive home, only to get stopped at the border. Some understanding border agents let them cross, but that happened only because of the unusual circumstances. Edited April 24, 2012 by whiskywizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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