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Ultimate destinations to visit between matches this football season

Ultimate destinations to visit between matches this football season

The football season is about more than just the match itself. It’s the atmosphere before kick-off, the celebrations afterwards, and the chance to explore incredible cities along the way.

Whether you’re travelling to the games, meeting friends for fan festivities, or turning matchday into a full city break, having the freedom to travel on your own schedule makes all the difference. With a Green Motion car rental, you can move easily between stadiums, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and fan zones without relying on crowded public transport or expensive last-minute taxis.

Here are our top 5 destinations to explore between matches this football season.

Toronto, Canada

Toronto combines a fantastic football atmosphere with waterfront views, diverse neighbourhoods, and incredible food spots. During your downtime, you can spend time exploring the Distillery District, relaxing by the harbourfront, or discovering rooftop bars and local markets across the city. 

It’s the perfect destination for football fans wanting to experience more than just the stadium atmosphere. 

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Golden-hour view of the Toronto skyline as the sun sets behind the city and the CN Tower stands prominently in the center

Top attractions near the stadium

 

  • CN Tower
  • Distillery District
  • Harbourfront Centre
  • Kensington Market
  • Toronto Islands

Pick up your Green Motion car rental in Canada at Toronto Airport, which is an easy 30-minute drive from Toronto's stadium. 

Monterrey, Mexico

Monterrey offers one of the most passionate football atmospheres in Mexico, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and vibrant nightlife. On non-match days, visitors can enjoy scenic viewpoints, outdoor parks, and some of the city’s best restaurants and rooftop spots, all made possible with the flexibility of a car rental in Mexico.

The mix of football energy and outdoor adventure makes Monterrey a unique destination during football season.

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Cityscape of Monterrey, Mexico with dramatic green mountains towering above the urban landscape beneath cloudy skies.

Top attractions near the stadium

 

  • Fundidora Park
  • Paseo Santa Lucía
  • Macroplaza
  • Chipinque Ecological Park
  • Cerro de la Silla viewpoints

Collect your Green Motion car rental at Monterrey Airport close to the city’s football action being only 30 minutes from Monterrey's Stadium, making it easy to travel between matches, attractions, and fan events.

Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City delivers unforgettable football energy alongside world-famous culture, food, and history. Between matches, fans can explore colourful neighbourhoods, traditional markets, historic landmarks, and some of the best street food anywhere in the world. 

The city’s size and atmosphere make having a rental car especially useful for visitors wanting to experience more of the capital during football season. 

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Traveler wearing a sunhat and backpack standing in front of an ancient stone pyramid at a historic archaeological site in Mexico

Top attractions near the stadium

 

  • Chapultepec Castle
  • Roma and Condesa
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes
  • Coyoacán
  • Teotihuacán Pyramids 

Pick up your Green Motion car rental at Mexico City Airport with a convenient driving time from the stadium of 25 minutes and enjoy flexible travel throughout the city. 

Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles combines football, entertainment, beaches, and iconic road trips all in one destination. Visitors can drive along the coast, relax in Santa Monica, or explore Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Explore Los Angeles and its surrounding outskirts with ease using a car rental from LAX Airport, allowing you to visit places like Malibu, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, and Palm Springs. 

With LA’s wide layout, renting a car is one of the best ways to experience everything the city has to offer during football season. 

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Golden sunset over Los Angeles with palm trees in the foreground and the downtown skyline glowing in warm evening light

Top attractions near the stadium

 

  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Venice Beach
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Griffith Observatory
  • Malibu coastline 

Collect your Green Motion car rental at Los Angeles Airport conveniently located less than 10 minutes away from the stadium for football travellers. 

Miami, USA

Miami brings together football, sunshine, nightlife, and coastal scenery, making it one of the most exciting destinations to visit this football season. Having a car rental in Miami means that between matches, fans can relax on South Beach, explore Wynwood’s famous street art, or enjoy the city’s buzzing waterfront restaurants and bars. 

Miami is ideal for turning a football trip into a longer getaway with friends or family. 

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Aerial view of Miami Beach coastline with turquoise water, white sand beaches, and high-rise hotels under a bright blue sky

Top attractions near the stadium

 

  • South Beach
  • Wynwood Walls
  • Little Havana
  • Biscayne Bay
  • Everglades National Park 

Pick up your Green Motion car rental at Miami Airport which is a nice 30-minute drive from Miami's stadium and enjoy stress-free travel between matches, beaches, and fan events across the city. 

Why choose a car rental during football season?

Major football events bring packed public transport, and long waits for taxis or rideshares after the final whistle. Renting a car gives you more flexibility throughout your trip and makes getting around much easier on matchdays. 

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A group of friends walking on a summers day holding a football

A car rental can help you:

 

  • Travel to and from the stadium comfortably
  • Explore attractions outside the city centre
  • Make group travel easier with friends and family
  • Avoid waiting around after matches
  • Stay flexible around fixture schedules and fan events
  • Enjoy easier airport, hotel, and city travel

Whether you’re planning a football road trip, attending multiple matches, or making a weekend of it with friends, Green Motion helps keep your journey smooth and stress-free throughout football season. 

Make every matchday more than just football

From Toronto’s waterfront skyline to Miami’s beaches, football season is the perfect opportunity to experience incredible destinations along the way. 

With a Green Motion car rental, you can enjoy the flexibility to explore each city at your own pace, whether you’re travelling to the matches, attending fan events, or discovering everything beyond the stadium.