I, too, would recommend an automatic, whatever the extra costs.
Also, our compacts cars are small, so full size would be best. SUV would be better all round visibility as well.
Rural roads are narrow, and most Motorways (Freeways) are busy.
You have to pay for most parking sites, and parking spots are a lot narrower than you will be used to. Personally, I always reverse into spaces, but nose in is fine.
Satnav is a must.
Some roundabouts are just painted circles on the road, so look for a sign denoting roundabout ahead. Navigating is the same as US, except you give way to the right.
Will be strange at first, but within a couple of days you will be fine.
Enjoy your holiday.
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