Rental cars, parking and stations
Read on for information related to parking and rental cars for those taking an Amtrak holiday. Learn how to find parking at train stations and what to expect when renting a car, including additional fees and taxes. It also includes helpful tips for those driving to National Parks, including the need to make vehicle reservations and purchase park passes in advance.
Parking & station information
Parking is not included in your holiday but may be complimentary depending on the hotel. Please visit your hotel’s website or call them directly for more information.
For parking at train stations, you can pre-purchase guaranteed parking at select Amtrak stations across the country. Additionally, you can find more information about parking at any Amtrak station.
Rental cars
If a rental car is included in your package, it includes the rental fee only. Fuel, optional insurance and additional driver charges are not included and are to be paid directly at pick-up. All additional fees and taxes are subject to collection at drop-off and can be up to 20% of the rental price (subject to change). “Drop” fees may be incurred when picking your vehicle up at one destination and returning it to another. Authorized drivers must be at least 25 years of age and present a valid credit card and driver's license.
Rental cars are to be picked up and dropped off at the locations on your vouchers. The only exception where your rental car is delivered to the train station is in Whitefish, MT by following the instructions on your voucher.
If you are renting a car and driving to one of the below national parks, you are required to make a vehicle reservation in advance for a small reservation fee. In addition to a vehicle reservation, a park pass is required to enter the park. A vehicle reservation does not include a park pass, and the park pass does not serve as a vehicle reservation. Guests need 1 pass per vehicle.
*Please note, reservation fees are NOT required if doing a guided tour through the park with Amtrak Vacations or Railbookers.
National Parks are very easy to navigate on your own, and most national parks will provide a park map upon arrival at the gates. You can also find helpful information for planning your trip, including advice on any park road closures, and download offline maps through the National Parks app or from the National Parks Service website. Select a national park below to make your reservation. Unfortunately, Amtrak Vacations is unable to make the reservation for you.
Glacier National Park in Montana
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado
Cadillac Summit Road at Acadia National Park in Maine
