A long road trip can be very fun and adventurous, but it also can be very stressful if you get lost or find yourself stuck in construction traffic. Fortunately, GPS technology has made it very easy to keep the road atlas closed while using a vehicle's navigation aid to find your way through new places. According to National Geographic, several GPS receivers provide location accuracy to within 1 centimeter. If you are planning a long road trip soon, then here's why you might consider getting equipment from a GPS rental service to make your trip more convenient.

Navigate Through Unknown Places

You have three ways to learn routes through places you have never visited before. You could and should keep a road atlas in your car and consult it as needed. You also might use a mapping app to plot directions through unknown areas. Both are based on mapping that existed in the past and don't stay current on road building and road conditions. Using GPS is the best way to obtain real-time routes and alternatives and possibly include areas of special interest, such as a scenic overlook or historical place, that you might want to visit during the trip.

Route Around Construction Zones

You can use a GPS rental service to find current travel times on local roads. If there are any construction zones on your journey, GPS is the best way to find ways to go around heavy-traffic areas. When you can get around barriers to travel, you can make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable.

Determine the Shortest Routes

GPS will help you find the shortest routes while on your trip, so you can spend less time driving and more time relaxing and enjoying the places you intend to visit. The GPS technology can account for any issues that might change what the shortest route is from one point to another. The technology also can suggest alternative routes, so you have options that might route you around bad weather or bad traffic to make your trip safer and less stressful.

Are you interested in getting a GPS for your next road trip? You can call our friendly staff or visit our storefront to learn more about our GPS rental service. We'll be happy to help you out!