12 of the best drives in America for a rented supercar
From the Pacific Coast Highway to the Tail of the Dragon, the roads worth renting something special for, and when to drive them.
A supercar on the wrong road is just an expensive traffic jam. On the right one, it's a day you'll remember for years. These are the drives we'd plan a rental around, with the best time to go.
The coasts
- Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur, California. Cliffs, bridges and ocean views. Spring and fall have the clearest days. California guide
- The Overseas Highway, Florida. Miami to Key West over 42 bridges. Winter and spring are ideal. Florida guide
- US-101 along the Oregon coast. Sea stacks and windy headlands, best from June to September. Oregon guide
- Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island. Gilded Age mansions and rocky shoreline on a short, easy loop. Rhode Island guide
The mountains
- Tail of the Dragon, North Carolina and Tennessee. 318 curves in 11 miles. Drive it carefully; it's heavily patrolled. Tennessee guide
- Million Dollar Highway, Colorado. Silverton to Ouray, with steep drops and few guardrails. Summer only. Colorado guide
- Beartooth Highway, Montana and Wyoming. Switchbacks up to Yellowstone's northeast entrance, open roughly late May to October. Montana guide
- Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina. Overlooks for hundreds of miles. Low speed limits, so it's a cruise, not a race. Virginia guide
The desert and the city
- Valley of Fire Highway, Nevada. Bright red sandstone an hour from the Las Vegas Strip. Go October to May. Nevada guide
- Red Rock Scenic Byway, Arizona. Short but stunning, through Sedona's red rock country. Arizona guide
- Twisted Sisters, Texas Hill Country. A famous loop of tight curves west of San Antonio. Texas guide
- Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Skyline on one side, Lake Michigan on the other. Go early on a summer weekend. Chicago guide
Before you go
- Check your mileage allowance. Some of these drives are long.
- Ask whether you can take the car out of state, and confirm your insurance covers you everywhere you'll drive.
- Check for seasonal closures. Mountain passes and park roads often close in winter.
Example prices and policies come from rental companies’ published pages and were checked on October 8, 2026. Always confirm current terms with the rental company before you book.
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