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.
Our Self drive & fly drive Holidays
Croatia self drive holiday
A tailor made holiday that entices you to get your feet walking — and your toes wet
From
£995 to £1475
15 days
ex flights
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Explore coastal expanses and mountainous magnificence on this Tassie tailor made trip
From
AU $1100 to AU $6000
14 days
ex flights
East Canada self drive holiday
Two week road trip through East Canada.
From
£1988
14 days
ex flights
Namibia on a budget
Self drive holiday on a budget in stunning Namibia
From
£1385
11 days
ex flights
Self drive South Africa holiday
Explore Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route
From
£2300 to £4500
15 days
inc UK flights
Namibia self drive safari
Stunning self-drive safari through north and south Namibia
From
£2085
17 days
ex flights
Montenegro fly drive holiday
Explore the coast and stunning interior of Montenegro.
From
£950 to £1195
15 days
ex flights
Orkney & Shetland self drive holiday, Scotland
Island hop the wild Scottish Northern Isles on this week's holiday to Orkney and Shetland
From
£825 to £940
7 days
ex flights
Zululand safari holiday, South Africa
Experience wildlife reserves, beaches and Zulu culture
From
£2035
11 days
ex flights
Self drive holiday in Northern Greece, hike & tour
Macedonia & Epirus - sightseeing & walking in ancient Greece
From
£425 to £550
8 days
ex flights
Namibia self drive holiday, big cat conservation
Self drive trip taking in Namibia's highlights
From
£2000 to £4000
14 days
ex flights
Slovenia highlights holiday, self drive
Independent exploration of Slovenia's natural wonders
From
£525 to £750
8 days
ex flights
Costa Rica self drive holiday
Exploring Costa Rica by hire car, your way
From
£1230 to £1385
10 days
ex flights
New Zealand self drive tour, 23 days
The grand tour of New Zealand’s North & South Islands by car
From
£3395
23 days
ex flights
North Island self drive tour in New Zealand
8 day self-drive tour of the North Island
From
£1950
8 days
ex flights
Garden Route holiday, tailor made, South Africa
Wildlife, mountains & sandy beaches, adventure and people
From
£1525
12 days
ex flights
Zimbabwe & Botswana self drive holiday
Victoria Falls and incredible wildlife on self drive tour
From
US $4380
16 days
ex flights
New Zealand South Island self drive tour, Lakes & Alps
Freedom to explore South Island's glaciers & lakes by road
From
£1750
9 days
ex flights
Kwa Zulu Natal self drive South Africa holiday
South Africa's best kept secret, a must for second time visitors
From
£6168
15 days
inc UK flights
Costa Rica self drive holiday, natural history
A tailormade selfdrive trip with a focus on natural history
From
£1555
15 days
ex flights
Jordan self drive holiday
Be independent & explore Jordan at your own pace
From
US $1125
10 days
ex flights
South Island self drive tour in New Zealand
Self-drive to the tip of the South Island’s Fjordlands
From
£1840
10 days
ex flights
New Zealand culture & trekking self drive tour
North Island Wilderness & Volcano Adventure Trekking Tour
From
£1175
9 days
ex flights
Southern Namibia self drive holiday, desert eco-systems
Explore the 4 amazing eco-systems of Southern Namibia
From
£1530 to £2650
14 days
ex flights
New Zealand self drive tour
A self-drive tour of outdoor activities & natural wonders
From
£4400
14 days
ex flights
Equador self drive holiday, 14 days
Ecuador highlights including the Andes & the Amazon
From
US $2125 to US $2875
14 days
ex flights
Family self drive holiday in Mexico
Our family holiday to Mexico’s Yucatán
From
£2035
11 days
ex flights
South Africa self drive holiday
Beach and bush experience in South Africa
From
£2820
13 days
ex flights
Southern Australia & Tasmania tailor made holiday
See Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia, tailor made
From
£6450
15 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 Self drive & fly drive Holiday
Croatia self drive holiday
A tailor made holiday that entices you to get your feet walking — and your toes wet
From
£995 to £1475
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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Croatia’s roads are smooth and easy to navigate, getting you from historic cities to national parks to sublime coastline in a jiffy.
A self drive holiday in Cuba offers independence, flexibility and just that extra little pinch of adventure.
Whether you want to hike mountains or visit little out-of-the-way beaches, self drive holidays offer an authentic take on Greek life.
Self driving in Iceland lets you follow nature, not crowds. In summer, follow the midnight sun. In winter, head for the hills to spot the Northern Lights...
On a self drive holiday in Morocco you can take the wheel yourself or go for a more relaxing approach and travel with an English speaking driver.
Forget potholed, muddy tracks; ribbons of dead-straight, smooth tarmac criss-cross Namibia, linking its most spectacular destinations.
Navigating Romania’s roads as they cross the Carpathians from one historic region to the next is easy with route notes, local maps and overnight stays at locally owned guesthouses.
Tasmania self drive holidays help you hit the road, experience local culture and see a wide array of landscapes that envelop you.
While Slovenia’s public transport networks are pretty well sorted, driving along the snaking country roads affords the kind of freedom you can’t get on the bus - or on an organised group tour.
With great infrastructure, high quality roads and barely any traffic, a self drive holiday in Uruguay offers plenty of independence and relaxation...
Self drive holidays in Finland are about getting out into the wilderness and away from the crowds, working out your legs and soothing your soul under the gaze of the midnight sun.
With cities from London to Beijing choking on vehicle fumes, more and more people are turning to more environmentally friendly electric vehicles to get them about in their daily lives.
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