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Take the wheel on scenic roads

Self-drive holidays

Drive at your own pace on a route planned around the best roads and villages. We book the car and every hotel, so a room is waiting for you each evening.

Speak to a travel expert
Reserve for A$200

It comes off your final price, and is refunded in full if you don't go ahead.

Drive at your own pace

A self-drive trip gives you the freedom of the open road with the planning already done.

  • Stop wherever you like

    Pull over for a viewpoint, a village lunch or a winery tasting without keeping anyone else waiting.

  • A route that makes sense

    Driving times are kept comfortable, with the most scenic roads chosen and long days avoided.

  • Hotels booked in advance

    Each night is booked before you leave, from country estates to small hotels in old towns.

  • Help if you need it

    Your travel expert stays on hand while you travel, should plans change or a road close.

Pick a country for the open road

Start where self-drive holidays work best.

  • Costa Rica

    Good roads link volcanoes, cloud forest and Pacific beaches on short driving days.

  • Spain

    Andalusia's white villages, Seville and Granada sit within easy reach of each other.

  • Portugal

    The Douro Valley, Lisbon and the Algarve make a natural north to south road trip.

  • Italy

    Tuscany, Umbria and the Dolomites are made for slow drives between small towns.

  • Malta

    Short distances let you see the islands' fortified towns and coves with ease.

  • Namibia

    Long, quiet roads cross desert, dunes and Etosha for a sense of real space.

Questions travellers ask

What is included in a self-drive holiday?+
Each trip lists the hire car, the hotels for every night and the route for each day. Your travel expert can add flights, extra nights, private guides for a city day or a driver for a stretch you would rather not drive.
How long are the driving days on a self-drive trip?+
Most driving days are kept to a few hours, so you arrive with time to enjoy each place. Longer stretches are flagged in the itinerary and can be split with an extra night.
Is a self-drive holiday better than a private tour with a driver?+
A self-drive suits travellers who enjoy driving and want complete freedom on the road. A private tour with a driver suits those who would rather watch the view, enjoy a wine tasting and have a guide's knowledge along the way.
Do we need an international driving permit?+
Some countries require one alongside your home licence, and car hire companies may ask for it. Your travel expert confirms what is needed for each country on your route.
Which countries are easiest for a first self-drive trip?+
Portugal, Spain and Costa Rica are good choices, with clear roads and manageable distances. Note that you will drive on the right in all three.
Can we do a self-drive holiday with children?+
Yes. Self-drive trips suit families well, with flexible stops and car seats arranged with the hire car. Your travel expert can choose family rooms and shorter driving days.

Tell us about your trip

Tell us where you would like to go, when and who is travelling. Your travel expert replies in writing with trips that fit.

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