Self drive vacation tips
Local laws
Using a driver
When to drive in southern Europe
Our Self drive & fly drive Vacations
Croatia self drive vacation
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Self-drive staying in Tasmania's most charming B&Bs
Namibia self drive safari
Stunning self-drive safari through north and south Namibia
Montenegro self drive vacation
Explore the coast and stunning interior of Montenegro.
Namibia self drive vacation, big cat conservation
Self drive trip taking in Namibia's highlights
Namibia on a budget
Self drive vacation on a budget in stunning Namibia
South Africa vacation
Explore Cape Town, the Winelands and the Garden Route
Self drive vacation in Northern Greece, hike & tour
Macedonia & Epirus - sightseeing & walking in ancient Greece
East Canada self drive vacation
Two week road trip through East Canada.
Orkney & Shetland self drive vacation, Scotland
Self-drive island-hopping through the Northern Isles
Zululand safari vacation, South Africa
Experience wildlife reserves, beaches and Zulu culture
Garden Route vacation, tailor made, South Africa
Wildlife, mountains & sandy beaches, adventure and people
Slovenia highlights vacation, self drive
Independent exploration of Slovenia's natural wonders
Kwa Zulu Natal self drive South Africa vacation
South Africa's best kept secret, a must for second time visitors
New Zealand self drive tour, 23 days
The grand tour of New Zealand’s North & South Islands by car
North Island self drive tour in New Zealand
8 day self-drive tour of the North Island
South Island self drive tour in New Zealand
Self-drive to the tip of the South Island’s Fjordlands
Zimbabwe & Botswana self drive vacation
Victoria Falls and incredible wildlife on self drive tour
Jordan self drive vacation
Be independent & explore Jordan at your own pace
New Zealand South Island self drive tour, Lakes & Alps
Freedom to explore South Island's glaciers & lakes by road
New Zealand culture & trekking self drive tour
North Island Wilderness & Volcano Adventure Trekking Tour
Family self-drive tour in Finland
Active summer vacation in Moominworld, Åland and Helsinki
Namibia classic self drive tour
Road trip through otherworldly landscapes & national parks
New Zealand North Island self drive tour
Freedom and flexibility to explore the North Island
Highlights of Iceland self drive vacation
Discover the best of Iceland along the ring road in 11 days
South Africa honeymoon, self drive
Cape Town, the Winelands, natural beauty & wildlife safaris
Greece self drive vacation, Peloponnese beaches
Beach tour of the Peloponnese
Learn to drive a Tuk Tuk & vacation in Thailand
A unique adventure in the mountains of Chiang Mai
Iceland fly drive vacation, orcas & auroras
Explore the landscapes of South and West Iceland
Eastern Finland self-drive tour
A relaxing self-drive break through Eastern taiga forests
Health & safety on self drive vacations
HEALTH
SAFETY
Comfort
Vintage American cars may seem like the classic way to get around Cuba, but in reality, they are 60 years old – and it shows. For self drive vacations, you’ll be much happier in a car with air conditioning, with windows that wind down, and that is much less likely to break down halfway round the island. A modern car is also much better for the environment. It may not be as glamorous, but you’ll be much more comfortable; save the vintage car for a city tour, for example.
You’ll usually find toilets in petrol stations though these vary in quality from country to county. They often lack toilet paper so make sure to have a couple of rolls handy. This will also be useful if you’re traveling in remote areas (the wilds of Namibia for example) and you have to go to the loo in the bush.
Our top Self drive & fly drive Vacation
Croatia self drive vacation
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Self drive tips from our vacation reviews
We have selected some of the most useful fly drive vacation advice that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation – and the space inside your suitcase.


“There's so much to see and do but the main sights of each of the towns are easily doable in a day so moving on from place to place is good and the road links are easy. One of our party took a really good maps app on his phone that really helped in finding parking and the fine directions to each hotel. Also, unless you want to go further afield whilst in the Dubrovnik area, give the car back to the rental company as early as possible and take the bus. Traffic and parking are horrendous and expensive and the local bus services are fully geared to moving people in and out efficiently and cheaply.” – Andy Brading, Croatia self drive vacation
“If you self-drive you MUST get a GPS satellite navigation system. Road signs are few and far between and driving anywhere other than along the Interamericana Highway (route 1) would be incredibly difficult using maps. Book one in advance and make a saving on renting one locally and check that it works before you set off from the rental company. We had to change the first one we were given.” – Paul Smith, Costa Rica self drive vacation