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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Portugal Discovery, Self-drive
4.1 (8 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, Castelo De Vide, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto,Guimaraes,Espinho,Aveiro,Figueira da Foz,Sintra+5 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Portugal
15% Off
From $1,135
US$965per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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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, Ettal, Neuschwanstein, Black Forest, Baden-Baden,Stuttgart+1 more
Age Range
Ages 25+
Operated in
English
Operator
EPIKdrives
15% Off
From
US$7,063per 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, Tolo, Olympia, Delphi, Kalabaka
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Mainland Greece
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Greece
15% Off
From
US$463per 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)
"Our 10 day Dubai and Egypt tour is fantastic. Transport, hotels and specially tour guides are very good."
Krishani, 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
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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In-depth Cultural
Portugal North and South, Self-drive
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"The hotels are way above my expectations. I totally recommend this tour to my friends."
Jay, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Porto, Fatima, Batalha, Alcobaca, Obidos, Lisbon, Sintra,Cascais,Estoril,Evora,Beja,Lagos,Sagres,Silves,Ferragudo,Faro+9 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Portugal
15% Off
From $1,402
US$1,192per 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
15% Off
From
US$2,790per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Heart of Andalusia 11 Days, Self-drive
3.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Malaga, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Jerez, Ronda
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern SpainAndalucia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Spain
15% Off
From
US$1,372per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Complete Iceland Circle with Snæfellsnes - 9-Day Self-Drive
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Reykjavik, Seljaland, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Skaftafell,Jokulsarlon,Hofn,Faskrudsfjordur,Egilsstadir,Dettifoss,Myvatn,Mount Namaskard,Hverfjall Volcano,Dimmuborgir,Godafoss,Akureyri,Blonduos,Reykholt,Hraunfossar,Borgarnes,Snæfellsnes,Arnarstapi,Hellnar,Djupalonssandur,Kirkjufell Mountain,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Fludir,Selfoss+27 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
Snaeland Travel
15% Off
From
US$1,534per person
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In-depth Cultural
Discover Croatia and Bosnia, Self-drive (Multi country)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The route was comprehensive and of course allowed for 'side trips' as things caught our eye."
Stella, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Dubrovnik, Biograd, Split, Mostar, Ston
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Dalmatia AdriaticCroatian Islands+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Gulliver Travel
15% Off
From $1,038
US$882per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
7 Days Self-drive | Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjavik (Winter)
4.8 (6 traveler reviews)
"Iceland's beauty speaks for itself. THAT KIND OF SERVICE IS EVERYTHING."
Chelsea, traveled in November
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Arnarstapi,Kirkjufell Mountain,Reykholt,Thingvellir National Park,Geysir,Gullfoss,Kerid Volcano,Skogafoss,Reynisfjara,Kirkjubaejarklaustur,Jokulsarlon,Hvolsvollur,Reykjavik+12 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
5% Off
From $1,763
US$1,675per 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 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
Country Region
Adriatic
Operated in
English
Operator
Gulliver Travel
15% Off
From $1,503
US$1,278per 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 self-drive aspect offered a sense of independence, navigating through Sicily's stunning landscapes."
Christian, traveled in June
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa,Modica,Agrigento+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From
US$2,301per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Croatia Express, Self-Drive
4.4 (6 traveler reviews)
"Great stops along the way, you can get a feel for where you would like to stay longer on your next visit."
Julie, traveled in August
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar, Sibenik,Trogir,Split,Omis,Dubrovnik+4 more
Age Range
Ages 10+
Regions
Dalmatia AdriaticCroatian Islands+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Gulliver Travel
15% Off
From $698
US$593per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Best of Sardinia, Self-Drive
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The hotels were all of a very good standard, particularly the last one in Baja. We were able to see a lot of Sardinia and meet the welcoming people, at our own pace."
Doug, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Cagliari, Oristano, Alghero, Stintino, Porto Cervo,Baja Sardinia,La Maddalena,Olbia+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Islands
Sardinia
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From
US$1,283per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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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, Chania, Elafonisi, Rethymnon, Agios Nikolaos,Elounda,Spinalonga,Sitia+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Islands
Greek Islands Crete
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Greece
15% Off
From
US$627per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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