There’s something about a Mazda Miata with the top down that makes Prince Edward Island feel bigger, brighter, and a lot more fun.
On paper, Miata Mania is pretty simple: rent a Mazda Miata from Centennial Car & Truck Rentals, pick up the keys in Charlottetown or Summerside, and head for the horizon. In practice, it feels like you’ve slipped into a postcard. The car is light, nimble, and completely unpretentious. It doesn’t try to impress you with gadgets; it just hands you a perfectly balanced steering wheel, a manual (if you choose), and a soundtrack made of wind, waves, and that eager little engine.
PEI is built for this kind of driving. Roll out of town, and you’re minutes away from coastal highways that snake along red cliffs and quiet coves. With the top down, you don’t just see the Island – you feel it. You catch the salty air long before you see the water. You hear the gulls before the pier comes into view. You roll through small communities where a quick stop for ice cream or a lobster roll turns into a story you tell later.
A Miata on PEI also slows you down in the best possible way. You’re not rushing through traffic or chasing the next meeting; you’re choosing the scenic detour on purpose. Cavendish at sunset, the red dirt roads cutting toward the shore, the Confederation Trail crossings that tempt you to pull over and explore – it all feels more immediate when there’s no roof between you and the sky. Even a straightforward drive from Charlottetown to Summerside suddenly feels like an “add 20 minutes just because” kind of trip.
And that’s really the heart of Miata Mania: it takes an already beautiful place and makes it impossible to ignore. It’s the difference between visiting PEI and experiencing it. Whether it’s a day trip, a weekend away, or a week of chasing beaches and backroads, a top‑down Miata turns every errand into an adventure and every corner into a little moment you’ll remember in February.
If you’re coming to PEI – or you live here and haven’t treated yourself yet – skipping a Miata rental is like coming to the Island and never seeing a beach. Technically possible, but why would you?