2024

AUTHENTIK USA

Specialized tour operators
5/5
1 review

An agency specializing in the United States that offers road trips that will appeal to all audiences: individuals, families, couples and small groups. Several self-guided tours are offered in the West and East of the United States, not forgetting Florida and Louisiana (it is possible to download free travel guides for each of these destinations). The agency also offers car and camper van rental to live your holidays in full autonomy. Please note that the stays are adapted to the tastes and needs of everyone.

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 Las Vegas
2024

CYPRESS OVERLAND

X rental €€
Open - from 08h00 to 19h00

Feeling adventurous? Opt for this state-of-the-art off-road vehicle rental company! Cypress Overland offers comfortable Jeep and Toyota 4x4 vans from San Francisco. They have rooftop pop-up tents to enjoy the view while taunting the mountain lions of the Sierra Nevada, plus full kitchens to cook you feasts in the middle of Death Valley. And the renters, a French-Belgian couple who know California perfectly, are not stingy with advice. Let's go for the off-road glamping!

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 San Francisco
2024

SIXT RENT A CAR

Car rental €€
Open - from 08h00 to 15h00

Sixt is the easy way to rent a car. In San Francisco, Sixt has 4 locations: airport (accessible by shuttle), Mission District (great line of Mini Coopers), Fisherman's Wharf (SUVs or high-end sedans) and Union Square (right downtown). Sixt offers unlimited mileage on all vehicles, so you can explore California in all directions. Numerous options are available upon reservation (GPS, baby seat, second driver...). The plus : the website is in French.

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 San Francisco

MAXTOUR

Specialized tour operators €€
5/5
25 reviews
Open - from 08h00 to 17h00

It would be a shame to come to Las Vegas without visiting the extraordinary natural sites scattered throughout the surrounding desert. Maxtour offers tours of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and the flamboyant Antelope formations that look like something out of a sci-fi movie... In all, there are seven tours lasting from one to three days, organized in a state-of-the-art bus with an audioguide available in French. All at very reasonable prices.

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 Las Vegas
2024

CABLE CAR

Getting around by streetcar
4.4/5
8 reviews

The famous little car, climbing up and down the hills, is one of San Francisco's greatest pleasures and one of its best-known icons. Three cable car lines serve Downtown's most interesting neighborhoods. The California runs along the street of the same name, from the Embarcadero to Van Ness, passing through the Financial District and the top of Nob Hill. The Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines both depart from Powell Station. This is where you'll find all the other transport you need: streetcars, buses and, underground, the subway and BART.

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 San Francisco
2024

HERTZ RENT A CAR

Car rental
5/5
1 review

Located in San Francisco, California, Hertz Car Rental - San Francisco - Mason Street HLE offers a wide selection of economy, luxury and SUV vehicles. Competitive rental rates let you explore the city with ease. Additional services are also available, such as Gold counter, Prestige service, hand controls for the mobility-impaired, baby seats, child seats and booster seats.

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 San Francisco
2024

BONJOUR VEGAS

Specialized tour operators €€
5/5
1 review

Bonjour Vegas is the 100% French agency based in Las Vegas to discover the region. On the program: excursions and private tours of the city of Las Vegas (Downtown, Strip) and its surrounding parks (Death Valley, Valley of Fire, Red Rock, Hoover Dam...). All guided by the dynamic Aurore and her team of attentive French guides. Bonjour Vegas also offers travel assistance in French to help you prepare for your departure, and a private and corporate event organization service.

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 Las Vegas
2024

THRIFTY CAR RENTAL

Car rental
5/5
1 review

Thrifty Car Rental is a car rental agency located in SeaTac, Washington. Thrifty Car Rental offers a wide selection of vehicles and unbeatable car rental deals. You can save up to 10% by prepaying your rental. What's more, you can reserve a rental car with a debit card, which is convenient for those who don't have a credit card.

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 Seattle
2024

AMTRAK

Train
5/5
1 review

The train journey to Seattle takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. Four to five connections a day.

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 Portland
2024

TRAVELLERS AUTOBARN

Vehicle rental

This motorhome rental company has locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. They offer any style of motorhome or station wagon with unlimited mileage and for any budget. The motorhomes have a refrigerator, gas stove, microwave oven, sink and a solar panel that provides electricity. The station wagon, a bit like a mini-van, allows you to sleep two inside or to leave with five on a small budget by renting your tent and other equipment on site.

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 San Francisco
2024

BLUE & GOLD FLEET

Boat and ferry

For more than 40 years, Blue & Gold Fleet has been offering shuttles to Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island... and fabulous cruises: a one-hour tour around San Francisco Bay, a 1.5-hour"Escape from the rock cruise" onpassing by Alcatraz, and even a sunset package (depending on the season). Enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of the bay, the fascinating skyline of the city and watch out for the sea lions: they are close by! The audioguide available in 9 languages will guide you through the many monuments and history of the city.

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 San Francisco
2024

ESCAPE EAGLES

Scooter and motorcycle rental €€

Ralph, the owner, turns out to be very friendly and good advice. The advantage for us French speakers is that he speaks French. Located 5 minutes from the Strip, his agency offers Harley-Davidson motorcycle rentals. Las Vegas is a popular destination for bikers because of its central location in the American West and its proximity to points of interest such as the Grand Canyon, Route 66 and many other great parks in Utah and Arizona. To assist you, Escape Eagles offers itineraries to explore the Las Vegas area.

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 Las Vegas
2024

AMTRAK

Train
4.5/5
2 reviews

Amtrak serves Seattle from most major cities in Washington State. The main station, King Street Station, is located near Pioneer Square. The three main trains are the Amtrak Cascades, the Coast Starlight and the Empire Builder. Liaison also to Portland and Vancouver (Canada).

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 Seattle
2024

GRAND CANYON AIRPORT

Airline and services
3/5
1 review

Service is limited to domestic flights, primarily from Las Vegas. This location also serves as a heliport with several companies operating most of the year. The current airport is built on the site of the original Grand Canyon Airport which was built in 1925. This site opened in October 1965 and the airport terminal was completed and dedicated on October 20, 1967. The airport is owned by the State of Arizona. It is the busiest airport in the state after Phoenix and Tucson.

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 Grand Canyon National Park
2024

Turo

Car rental
1/5
1 review

Simple, efficient, intuitive: welcome to the Turo platform. Based on the same principle as Airbnb, this private car rental site brings together "hosts" and renters, enabling considerable savings on the prices charged by rental agencies. However, be sure to take into account a number of sometimes restrictive parameters, such as the car's pick-up address - which can prove inconvenient - and the additional costs incurred after a certain number of kilometers.

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2024

INFORMATION MÉTÉO

Practical travel information

San Diego is an ideal year-round tourist destination thanks to its mild, sunny climate. With average temperatures of 22°C, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities all year round. The city offers a wide variety of attractions, including Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla Beach and historic Old Town. Visitors can also enjoy sandy beaches and water sports such as surfing and sailing. For culture lovers, San Diego is home to numerous museums, art galleries and theaters.

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 San Diego
2024

ANGEL ISLAND FERRY

Boat and ferry

The Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Company is a private ferry service, which connects the Tiburon Ferry Terminal to the Ayala Cove Ferry Terminal on Angel Island. The ferry runs every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. It takes 12 minutes to get there. There are two to four rotations per day depending on the day and the season. For the record, the company has been owned and operated by the same family since 1959. Originally, founder Samuel McDonogh made his living hunting ducks and geese on McDonogh Island in Petaluma.

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 Angel Island State Park
2024

AVIS

Car rental

San José is located in California, USA. For those wishing to explore the city and surrounding area, car rental is available from San José International Airport. Avis offers a wide range of rental vehicles, from economy cars to luxury cars and prestige SUVs. Supplements such as car rental products, car rental services, protection and coverage are also available. For those wishing to explore other destinations in the USA, Avis also offers car rentals in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando and Miami, among others.

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 San José
2024

LOS ANGELES TAXI

Taxi and VTC

Los Angeles Taxi is a 24-hour cab and VTC service in Los Angeles. The drivers are friendly and respectful, and they use GPS to ensure quality service. They serve different areas of Los Angeles, including downtown, East LA, Silver Lake, Commerce, Huntington Park, Vernon and Bell Gardens. They also offer routes within and outside the state of California. Customers have left positive testimonials, highlighting the quality of service and affordable prices.

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 Los Angeles
2024

San Francisco Bay Ferry

Boat and ferry

The San Francisco Bay Ferry is a public passenger transportation system, allowing travel on large ferries to more than 12 terminals in San Francisco and its Bay Area: Alameda, Oakland, Mare Island, Richmond, South San Francisco, Vallejo, among others. Cheap and convenient, the shuttle boats have a capacity of 220 to 450 passengers and offer free wifi access. Prepare your tour in advance, go to Pier 41, pay your ticket, get on board... and enjoy! More details on the website.

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 San Francisco