I don't think renting a car is the way to go here. If you are planning to visit major cities, they'll all have easy-access public transportation which can get you anywhere in the city and its suburbs. Also, with renting you have to realize that it's going to cost you roughly 30 US dollars per 180 miles (3000 miles from coast to coast).
As you won't be needing roundtrip tickets, there are some really cheap fairs that you can find (I flew from Boston to San Fran for 69 bucks). Cheaper fairs don't allow you access to major city airports - but that's not a large problem. You can use public transportation.
Besides, public transportation allows you to walk the streets, talk with the people, and really see America.
Of course if you want to visit the other half of America (the "heartland") you'll need a car. Places with no large city near, public transportation won't be an option. You'll need to rent a car. You can usually find some good deals (AAA offers a discount, platinum credit cards will insure you, and other websites etc.).
Edit: If you come to Boston, I can show you everything (except a Sox game - impossible to get tickets) in less than a day and a half =)
As you won't be needing roundtrip tickets, there are some really cheap fairs that you can find (I flew from Boston to San Fran for 69 bucks). Cheaper fairs don't allow you access to major city airports - but that's not a large problem. You can use public transportation.
Besides, public transportation allows you to walk the streets, talk with the people, and really see America.
Of course if you want to visit the other half of America (the "heartland") you'll need a car. Places with no large city near, public transportation won't be an option. You'll need to rent a car. You can usually find some good deals (AAA offers a discount, platinum credit cards will insure you, and other websites etc.).
Edit: If you come to Boston, I can show you everything (except a Sox game - impossible to get tickets) in less than a day and a half =)
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