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.

Self Drive Tours & Trips

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Portugal Discovery, Self-drive
4.1 (9 traveler reviews)
"Hotels were quite nice with breakfast included. Highways in Portugal may be the best in the world."
Ted, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Lisbon, Evora, Alter do Chão Municipality,Castelo De Vide,Tomar,Coimbra,Porto,Guimaraes,Espinho,Ovar,Aveiro,Figueira da Foz,Sintra+10 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Portugal
20% Off
From $1,164
US$931per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Complete Iceland Circle with Snæfellsnes - 9-Day Self-Drive
4.8 (4 traveler reviews)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik,Vatnajokull National Park,Skaftafell,Svartifoss,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Faskrudsfjordur,Egilsstadir,Myvatn,Dettifoss,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
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
Snaeland Travel
20% Off
From
US$1,527per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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MOROCCO – Casablanca to Chefchaouen
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Ouarzazate,Marrakesh+1 more
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English
Operator
Bucket List Group Travel LLC
20% Off
From
US$2,790per person
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Explorer
Ultimate Iceland Road Trip - 10-Day Self-Drive
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Vik, Vatnajokull National Park,Skaftafell,Svartifoss,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Djupivogur,Faskrudsfjordur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Krafla Volcano,Viti,Mount Namaskard,Grjotagja Cave,Hverfjall Volcano,Dimmuborgir,Skutustadagigar,Myvatn,Husavik,Asbyrgi Canyon,Godafoss,Akureyri,Borgarfjörður,Reykholt,Hraunfossar,Borgarnes,Snæfellsnes,Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Snaefellsjokull National Park,Djupalonssandur,Grundarfjordur,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Haukadalur,Gullfoss+34 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
Snaeland Travel
20% Off
From
US$1,717per person
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Explorer
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
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Islands
Greek Islands Crete
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Greece
10% Off
From $624
US$562per person
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Porsche 911 Drive: German Autobahn, Castles & Car Museum of Porsche and Mercedes: Pre-set sat-nav guided
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Munich, Schwangau, Neuschwanstein, Tyrol, Sigmaringen,Stuttgart,Baden-Baden,Black Forest+3 more
Age Range
Ages 25+
Operated in
English
Operator
EPIKdrives
10% Off
From
US$7,029per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Classical Greece, Self-drive
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Driving around Greece was awesome. We stayed off the toll roads so saw parts of the country we never would have seen."
Leonard, traveled in June
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Tolo, Nafplion, Olympia,Patras,Delphi,Kalabaka,Metéora+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Mainland Greece
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Greece
10% Off
From $437
US$393per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Best of Croatia 11 Days, Self-Drive
4.3 (7 traveler reviews)
"The car was a good quality car and most accommodation was nice."
REINA, traveled in August
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Zagreb, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar,Split,Dubrovnik+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Adriatic
Operated in
English
Operator
Gulliver Travel
15% Off
From $1,496
US$1,272per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
10-Day Dubai and Egypt tour
5.0 (13 traveler reviews)
"This trip has been our favorite so far not to mentioned we got engaged infront of pyramids."
Linda, traveled in October
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Dubai, Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Nile ValleyValley Of The Kings+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Vacations to go travel
24% Off
From $3,800
US$2,888per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Geysers, Glaciers and Waterfalls - 6-Day Self-Drive
4.9 (7 traveler reviews)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir,Gullfoss,Fludir,Selfoss,Seljaland,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Vik,Fjadrargljufur,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Blue Lagoon+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland South CoastSouth Iceland+1 more
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
Snaeland Travel
24% Off
From
US$954per person
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In-depth Cultural
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
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Spain
15% Off
From $1,319
US$1,121per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Sicily Explorer: 11 Days from Palermo to Palermo, Self-Drive
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"The history, the culture, the breathtaking views - it's all there for you to discover."
Gruoch, traveled in May
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Marzamemi, Noto,Ragusa,Modica,Agrigento,Marsala,Trapani,Erice+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
20% Off
From $2,290
US$1,832per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
11 Days Self-drive | Ultimate Iceland Ring Road Tour
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Arnarstapi, Hellnar,Reykholt,Hvitserkur,Akureyri,Godafoss,Myvatn,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Borgarfjörður,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Hof,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Vatnajokull National Park,Svartifoss,Skaftafell,Reynisfjara,Vik,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Solheimajokull,Hella,Hvolsvollur,Thingvellir National Park,Gullfoss,Geysir,Kerid Volcano,Reykjavik+27 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland Ring Road
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
5% Off
From $3,157
US$2,999per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Heart of Andalusia 11 Days, Self-drive
3.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Malaga, Torremolinos, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Jerez,Ronda+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern SpainAndalucia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Spain
15% Off
From $1,365
US$1,160per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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10 Days Self-drive | In-Depth Iceland Ring Road Tour
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Every question I had beforehand and during the trip was quickly responded to. Highlights were zodiac tour of lagoon, glacier hike and puffins."
Ann, traveled in May
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykholt, Borgarnes, Snæfellsnes, Arnarstapi,Kirkjufell Mountain,Hvitserkur,Akureyri,Godafoss,Myvatn,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Bakkagerdi,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Hof,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Seljaland,Solheimajokull,Hella,Hvolsvollur,Thingvellir National Park,Gullfoss,Geysir,Kerid Volcano,Reykjavik,Blue Lagoon+24 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland Ring Road
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
5% Off
From $2,847
US$2,705per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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