can you hire manuel cars in toronto looking to hire when i come over in OCT:

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Sorry about that. He's from Barcelona.


Auto is the norm, almost exclusively. You might be able to special request it if you shop around the various rental firms to find one that offers "standard" (probably be a truck though..not too many domestic cars have a manual option). Dont know why you would though, Autos are easier on your leg in (near) stationary traffic. Just remember not to use your left leg for anything

Trust me, in and around Toronto you don't want a manual, an automatic is best. It's like driving on the M25 in rush hour, then I really wish I had a manual.

If you've never driven an automatic before, as a friend to take you out in one for a test drive, they're actually really easy to drive, much easier than an automatic. Just try not to accidentally redline the engine while joining a highway, it's so easy in a North American automatic if you're used to having the power of a European engine.

Agree with everything that's been said. Give the Automatic a go! It's so easy once your used to it.

Just remember to forget about your left foot, tuck it under the seat or something! Plus the fact forgetting all about the clutch and gear changes it gives you a lot more time to concentrate on the road, where your going and the road signs!

I remember the first time I visited my brother when he lived in Ajax ON, he had a manual car. First time I went to change gear I punched the driver's door with my left hand.

Given the choice I would go for an automatic everytime.

Good luck.

That's another good point. If you're coming from the UK you don't want a manual car in Canada, having the gear stick on the other side and constantly using it will really confuse your motor co-ordination.

I drive manual cars, well two out of three are manual. They're very handy for pulling stuck automatics out of the snow.

True, and it doesnt take long to learn to change with your right hand. But finding one to rent could be a problem.

The only down side to an auto in regular driving conditions is the lack of noticable engine brakeing if you are used to changing down and laying off the brake pedal.

I hate too say it but possibly, just possibly, a tiptrontic might be the ideal compromise.