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
Self drive South Africa holiday
Explore Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route
From
£2300 to £4500
15 days
inc UK flights
Montenegro fly drive holiday
Explore the coast and stunning interior of Montenegro.
From
£950 to £1195
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
Orkney & Shetland self drive holiday, Scotland
Island hop the wild Scottish Northern Isles on this week's holiday to Orkney and Shetland
From
£800 to £925
7 days
ex flights
Namibia self drive safari
Stunning self-drive safari through north and south Namibia
From
£2085
17 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
Self drive holiday in Northern Greece, hike & tour
Macedonia & Epirus - sightseeing & walking in ancient Greece
From
£425 to £550
8 days
ex flights
Costa Rica self drive holiday, natural history
A tailor made road trip covering volcanoes, cloud forests and turtle beaches
From
£1235
14 days
ex flights
Jordan self drive holiday
Be independent & explore Jordan at your own pace
From
US $1125
10 days
ex flights
Kwa Zulu Natal self drive South Africa holiday
South Africa's best kept secret, a must for second time visitors
From
£5875
15 days
inc UK flights
Zimbabwe & Botswana self drive holiday
Victoria Falls and incredible wildlife on self drive tour
From
US $4380
16 days
ex flights
West Iceland self drive holiday
Amazing time in the wilderness exploring fjords in Iceland
From
€1500 to €5000
10 days
ex flights
Tesla self drive holiday in Scotland
Drive a Tesla through the highlands to castle lodgings.
From
£1385 to £1450
5 days
ex flights
Greece self drive holiday, Peloponnese beaches
Spend 12 days discovering historic sites, seaside villages and sandy beaches just outside Athens
From
€830 to €930
12 days
ex flights
Finland self drive holiday, National Parks
Space and silence of the National Parks in lakeland Finland
From
€1310 to €1553
9 days
ex flights
Learn to drive a Tuk Tuk & holiday in Thailand
A unique adventure in the mountains of Chiang Mai
From
£525 to £650
5 days
ex flights
Iceland Highlands self drive holiday
An adventurous self-drive trip off the beaten path
From
£1700 to £3500
10 days
ex flights
Peru self-drive holiday
Adventurous and challenging way of exploring Peru
From
£4527
16 days
ex flights
Autumn Northern Lights holiday in Norway, self drive
Explore Northern Norway in autumn - self drive holiday
From
£1090
5 days
ex flights
Cape Town & winelands holiday, South Africa tailormade
Explore this city, meet its people, and taste fabulous wine and food
From
£1225 to £1580
7 days
ex flights
Self drive holiday in South Africa
Immerse yourself in natural beauty, history & wilderness
From
£1800
10 days
ex flights
Luxury yurt pod accommodation in Lanzarote, with eco car
Luxury large yurt, inc Hybrid car & airport transfers
From
€2100 to €2730
per accommodation per week
Iceland self drive holiday, whale watching & horse riding
2 days horse back riding and self drive to discover Iceland
From
£1500 to £3000
7 days
ex flights
Argentina highlights self drive holiday
self-drive exploration in Argentina’s north-west
From
£3600
16 days
ex flights
Malawi self drive holiday
Discover Malawi at your own pace on this self-drive trip
From
£3150
10 days
ex flights
Argentina self drive holiday
Self-drive Argentina, Patagonia and the Lake District
From
£3093
16 days
ex flights
Colorado holiday, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
From
£3700
18 days
inc UK 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...
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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