What type of vehicles are typically provided for self drive tours?

The cars you'll get depend on how many people are traveling with you. In Iceland, if you're traveling solo or as a pair, you'll get an automatic Volkswagen Polo. Groups of 4-5 get a Toyota RAV4 4x4 automatic. If you're doing the Portugal Discovery tour, you'll drive cars like the VW Polo that come with unlimited miles and road assistance. One of our travelers recently mentioned that "The highways in Portugal may be the best in the world" - making it a really easy country to drive through.

What kind of accommodations can I expect on a self drive tour?

You'll stay in good 3-star hotels where you'll have your own bathroom and breakfast included each morning. For example, if you're doing the Iceland Ring Road tour, you'll spend nights at places like Hotel Borgarnes, Hotel Akureyri, Hotel Herad, and Fosshotel Baron in Reykjavik. All the hotels are picked because they're in great spots for exploring and many have nice views too. One of our travelers told us "the accommodations were clean and comfortable."

How flexible are self drive tour itineraries?

You can be pretty spontaneous with these tours. We'll give you an e-itinerary with maps and suggestions, but you can go at your own pace and take detours when you want. Take Iceland's Ring Road - if you want to spend extra time watching the icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon or go whale watching in Akureyri, you can. A recent traveler told us, "The itinerary allowed enough flexibility for us to detour at will and still visit key sites."

How much driving time should I expect per day on a self drive tour?

Most days you'll drive between 2 and 5 hours, which leaves plenty of time to stop and explore. In Spain's Down South tour, for example, it takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Seville to Cordoba (140km), while Madrid to Cordoba is a longer 4-hour drive (400km). Our travelers like this setup because, as one put it, it "gives you the ability to stay on your own schedule" and "stop while on the road to explore."

What additional costs should I budget for on a self drive tour?

You'll need to cover gas, parking, entrance fees to attractions, and most of your meals except breakfast. Some activities cost extra - like visiting the Blue Lagoon or going on glacier hikes. On Iceland's Ring Road, you might want to try things like whale watching in Húsavík or snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier, which aren't included in the basic tour price. If you want WiFi or GPS in your car, these usually cost a bit extra too.

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Complete Iceland Circle with Snæfellsnes - 9-Day Self-Drive
4.8 (5 traveler reviews)
"The itinerary covered every major aspect of Iceland in terms of sites, culture, adventure, topography and history."
Shirley, traveled in June
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik,Vatnajokull National Park,Skaftafell,Svartifoss,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Faskrudsfjordur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Hverfjall Volcano,Dimmuborgir,Godafoss,Akureyri,Borgarfjörður,Reykholt,Hraunfossar,Borgarnes,Snæfellsnes,Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Haukadalur,Geysir,Gullfoss+30 more
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Discovering Crete, Self-drive
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
"The car was ideal to suit our needs, and the hotels were lovely. There is excellent value for money, and I would use this operator again."
Renee, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Heraklion, Knossos, Chania, Elafonisi, Rethymnon,Agios Nikolaos,Elounda,Spinalonga,Sitia+4 more
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All Ages Welcome
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Greek Islands Crete
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Destination Services Greece
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3D2N Cao Bang & Ban Gioc Waterfall Adventure by Limousine – Departing from Hanoi | Join-in Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Such a fantastic morning learning about Vietnamese cuisine, and actually making it!"
Sue, traveled in July
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Hanoi, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Ban Gioc, Nguom Ngao Cave
Age Range
Ages 12+
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Northern Vietnam
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English
Operator
Up Travel Vietnam
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Top Gear Vietnam Motorbike Tour from Hanoi to Saigon on Chi Minh Trail
5.0 (11 traveler reviews)
"This tour was an amazing way to see the country and covered so much from rural villages, scenic mountain passes, offroad paths and busy cities."
Olivia, traveled in June
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Hanoi, Mai Chau, Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park,Khe Sanh,Hue,Hoi An,Quy Nhon,Nha Trang,Mui Ne,Ho Chi Minh City+7 more
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Southern Vietnam
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Must of Andalusia, Self-drive
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The Alhambra in Grandada (not included, book in advance) was the highlight of the tour."
Richard, traveled in May
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Seville, Cordoba, Granada
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
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Southern SpainAndalucia+1 more
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Destination Services Spain
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Heart of Spain, Self-drive
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The hotel accommodations were excellent. The whole trip was seemless."
Jeanne, traveled in February
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Madrid, Caceres, Merida, Salamanca, Avila, Segovia
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Destination Services Spain
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Apulia & Lecce, Self-Drive
4.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"The suggestions for the itinerary and the choice and quality of the accommodations were excellent."
Tony, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, Trani, Bari, Altamura,Matera,Martina Franca,Ostuni,Otranto,Santa Maria di Leuca,Gallipoli,Lecce,Brindisi+8 more
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All Ages Welcome
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Puglia South ItalyApulia+1 more
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TUI Italia
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17 Days Self-drive | Complete Iceland Tour
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Every day was filled with the beauty and wonders of the island nation. The daily notes, maps and suggestions provided the background we needed to enjoy our trip to the fullest."
Don, traveled in July
Duration
17 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Stykkisholmur,Westfjords,Hellulaug,Patreksfjordur,Latrabjarg,Dynjandi,Flateyri,Isafjordur,Bolungarvik,Drangajökull,Holmavik,Hvitserkur,Akureyri,Godafoss,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Borgarfjörður,Stodvarfjordur,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Ingolfshofdi,Hof,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Svartifoss,Hvannadalshnjukur,Reynisfjara,Skaftafell,Myrdalsjokull,Vik,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Solheimajokull,Hella,Hvolsvollur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Kerid Volcano,Reykjavik,Blue Lagoon+47 more
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17-Day Self-Drive Tour In Baltics
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
17 days
Destinations
Estonia Latvia Lithuania
Age Range
Ages 16+
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English
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Baltic Nature Travel
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Ultimate Iceland Road Trip - 10-Day Self-Drive
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik,Vatnajokull National Park,Skaftafell,Svartifoss,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Faskrudsfjordur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Krafla Volcano,Viti,Mount Namaskard,Myvatn,Grjotagja Cave,Hverfjall Volcano,Dimmuborgir,Skutustadagigar,Husavik,Asbyrgi Canyon,Godafoss,Akureyri,Borgarfjörður,Reykholt,Hraunfossar,Borgarnes,Snæfellsnes,Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Haukadalur,Geysir,Gullfoss+35 more
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7 Days Self-drive | Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjavik (Summer)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Amazing tour, cute little hotels, fabulous sights."
Topaz, traveled in July
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Kerid Volcano,Hella,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Solheimajokull,Reynisfjara,Vik,Jokulsarlon,Reykjavik+15 more
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Sicily Explorer: 11 Days from Palermo to Palermo, Self-Drive
4.8 (6 traveler reviews)
"We saw lots and enjoyed our time in Sicily."
Joseph, traveled in June
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Marzamemi, Noto,Ragusa,Modica,Agrigento,Marsala,Trapani,Erice+6 more
Age Range
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Best of Croatia 11 Days, Self-Drive
4.5 (8 traveler reviews)
"The Country is beautiful and the people very receptive. The hotels selected were very good."
Barbara, traveled in September
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Zagreb, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar,Split,Dubrovnik+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
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Adriatic
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English
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Gulliver Travel
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8 Days Self-drive | Around Iceland Ring Road Tour (Summer)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Marina Travel makes the difference. The communication with them was more than excellent."
Ana, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Hvitserkur, Akureyri,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Hverarönd,Godafoss,Egilsstadir,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Fjadrargljufur,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Solheimajokull,Geysir,Gullfoss,Thingvellir National Park,Reykjavik+17 more
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Marina Travel
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Vietnam Express Southbound
4.8 (303 traveler reviews)
"This trip was amazing. We truly enjoyed our time at all times."
Sujin, traveled in May
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City,Mekong Delta,Ben Tre+2 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
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Mekong DeltaSouthern VietnamHalong Bay+2 more
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Intrepid Travel
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