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 (8 traveler reviews)
"The locations and hotels selected were excellent. Once I mentioned it to the check-in staff they went above and beyond to accommodate our needs."
Becky, traveled in September
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 $1,944
NZ$1,652per person
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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
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NZ$4,852per 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, Ettal, Neuschwanstein, Black Forest, Baden-Baden,Stuttgart+1 more
Age Range
Ages 25+
Operated in
English
Operator
EPIKdrives
15% Off
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NZ$12,097per person
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12 Days Self-drive | Everything you must see in Iceland Ring Road Tour
5.0 (7 traveler reviews)
"Iceland is unique and beautiful, full of contrasts, wildlife and natural beauty."
Janet, traveled in April
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Keflavik, Blue Lagoon, Borgarnes, Kirkjufell Mountain,Arnarstapi,Hraunfossar,Hvitserkur,Siglufjordur,Akureyri,Godafoss,Myvatn,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Svartifoss,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Hvolsvollur,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park,Reykjavik+20 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland Ring Road
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
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NZ$5,586per person
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11 Day Island Tour Santorini, Crete, Rhodes with Private Cruise to Cape Sounio
4.8 (4 traveler reviews)
"Everything was well planned, clearly communicated and superbly executed."
Martin, traveled in October
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Athens, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Private Tours Greece
25% Off
From $6,927
NZ$5,195per person
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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, Hraunfossar, Borgarnes,Kirkjufell Mountain,Arnarstapi,Hvitserkur,Siglufjordur,Akureyri,Godafoss,Myvatn,Dettifoss,Egilsstadir,Seydisfjordur,Djupivogur,Hofn,Jokulsarlon,Reynisfjara,Skogafoss,Hvolsvollur,Gullfoss,Geysir,Thingvellir National Park,Reykjavik,Blue Lagoon+21 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iceland Ring Road
Operated in
English
Operator
Marina Travel
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NZ$4,623per person
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The Best of Costa Rica, Self-Drive
5.0 (3 traveler reviews)
"It was Awesome Tour and tourradar support was available at any point of time with quick response."
Deepak, traveled in January
Duration
10 days
Destinations
San Jose, Tortuguero National Park,Arenal Volcano National Park,Monteverde,Tortuga Island+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Destination Services Costa Rica
10% Off
From $2,993
NZ$2,694per person
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In-depth Cultural
10-Day Dubai and Egypt tour
5.0 (11 traveler reviews)
"Dubai and Egypt are 2 beautiful countries. The operator, Vacation to go travel, exceeds our expectations."
Doris, traveled in May
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
25% Off
From $5,740
NZ$4,305per person
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In-depth Cultural
Down South, Self-drive
4.7 (12 traveler reviews)
"I liked the landscape and the varied cities."
Chris, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Seville, Jerez, Ronda, Granada, Cordoba
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern SpainAndalucia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Spain
10% Off
From $1,585
NZ$1,427per person
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In-depth Cultural
8 Day Private Tour in Ancient Greece, Peloponnese, Syvota, Parga, Corfu
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Parga, Sivota,Igoumenitsa,Corfu,Metsovo,Kalabaka,Delphi+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Mainland Greece
Operated in
English
Operator
Private Tours Greece
10% Off
From $7,842
NZ$7,058per person
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In-depth Cultural
Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
3.9 (4 traveler reviews)
"Great guides and we especially loved the boat ride out to Tortuguero."
Ingrid, traveled in January
Duration
10 days
Destinations
San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Guapiles,Arenal Volcano National Park,Santa Elena,Monteverde,Playa Tamarindo+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Monteverde
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Costa Rica
10% Off
From $3,038
NZ$2,735per person
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A Self-Drive Odyssey Across New Zealand - Private
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Blenheim, Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Wanaka,Queenstown+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
New Zealand South IslandNew Zealand North Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Vio Travel
5% Off
From $5,247
NZ$4,985per person
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In-depth Cultural
Tenerife North & South, Self-drive
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"Our Tenerife trip was memorable and fun, with scenic hikes, Loro Parque, and a fantastic experience at H10 Atlantic Hotel."
Lakshmi, traveled in December
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava, El Sauzal,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,San Cristobal de La Laguna,Icod el Alto,Santiago del Teide,Puerto de Santiago,Candelaria,Guimar+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
AtlanticCanary IslandsTenerife+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Destination Services Spain
10% Off
From $1,447
NZ$1,303per person
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The Ultimate Australia Self-Drive Experience - Private
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Melbourne, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley,Port Macquarie,Byron Bay,Gold Coast,Cairns+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Australia East CoastEast AustraliaNew South Wales+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Vio Travel
5% Off
From $5,348
NZ$5,081per person
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Enchanting Waters: Discovering the Lakes of Italy, Self-Drive
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Hotels were exquisite, and suggested activities were lovely. Gorgeous scenery, and fantastic locations."
Laurie, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Milan, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Como, Bergamo, Garda, Verona
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian Lakes DistrictItalian AlpsAlps+3 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
10% Off
From $3,252
NZ$2,926per person
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