SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS TRAVEL GUIDE
Don't 'guesstimate' driving times. Use detailed trip notes written by those who've driven routes themselves and found the best places to stop, stare and stay overnight![]()
The added freedom you get from hiring a car on holiday is unquestionable. However, to ensure travellers get to experience driving without the stress, an organised tour lets you wind down the window, throw off the driving gloves and make the most of map routes that are as much about the highlights that you'll discover en route as the handpicked accommodation waiting around the bend. Views of the Adriatic on Croatia's Peljesac Peninsula; driving through the Drakensberg en route to a South African farmhouse; tackling Tasmania and meeting the locals, one B&B at a time; whatever your driving dream, a self drive holiday really puts you in the front seat, without the: 'are we there yet'. Explore the world like a local as you head out on the holiday highway and reach places that will send your Sat Nav into submission and allow drivers to become just as rested as passengers.
Read on in our self drive and fly drive holidays travel guide.
Read on in our self drive and fly drive holidays travel guide.
Croatia self drive holiday
A tailor made holiday that entices you to get your feet walking — and your toes wet
From
£1045 to £1575
15 days
ex flights
Colorado holiday, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
From
£4800
18 days
inc UK flights
New Zealand classic self drive tour
Explore the North and South Islands on an 21 day tour.
From
£5295
21 days
ex flights
Western Canada family fly drive holiday
An action-packed family adventure in Western Canada
From
£3750
14 days
ex flights
Sydney to Cairns self drive holiday
City stays, campervan and rainforest experiences.
From
£7100
27 days
ex flights
South Africa luxury holiday, Garden Route & safari
South Africa Super luxury Cape town, Garden Route and Safari
From
£6595
18 days
ex flights
What do self drive holidays entail?
It's always easier when you know your way around, right? Those scenic routes and out of the way hidden landmarks; that coastal road leading to the beach that no one knows about; or that winding country lane that ends up overlooking the whole of the valley below. Local knowledge is what makes driving worthwhile. It cuts out the guesswork when considering how long a journey will take. It ensures you minimise your time on motorways but also reach a destination as efficiently as possible, without the stress. That's why an organised self drive or fly drive holiday makes sense. The trip notes have been tailored to your wishes by an expert who has actually driven the routes themselves. You get the added security of 24-hour assistance, just in case, and the chance to stay at handpicked accommodation that might only be accessible by car.
If the weather's bad then you can keep going or, if things clear up, you can stop for an extended break. Driving notes will also include things to look out for along the way as well as local recommendations as to where to stop for a bite to eat or scenic viewpoint that might otherwise pass you by. Once you've arrived at your accommodation you're able to do much, much, more than simply stretch your legs. You can stay a couple of nights, or longer. Your tailor made itinerary might include activities or walking routes or places to visit in the car or on foot.
When you're ready you can jump back behind the wheel and head to the next destination. Perhaps you'll cross borders or swap a city hotel for a remote rural retreat. Maybe you'll head for a couple of nights at the seaside or drive into a deep, dark forest where a log cabin by a lake awaits. Who knows! Self drive and fly drive holidays put you in control. They exemplify freedom but also give you the added comfort and confidence of local knowledge where and when you need it most. In a nutshell: you're in the driving seat even if you’re miles from home.
Our top trip
Croatia self drive holiday
A tailor made holiday that entices you to get your feet walking — and your toes wet
From
£1045 to £1575
15 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
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