A car holiday has one big advantage — you are not bound by flight schedules or bus schedules. You stop where you want, take as much luggage as you need, and once you arrive, you don't have to rely on local transport. Renting a car makes this freedom accessible to everyone.
Moreover, a rental car saves yours. Thousands of kilometers on highways to Croatia or Italy will take a toll on your own vehicle, both in terms of wear and tear and its value — when you rent a car, you set off in a car that is prepared and checked, and you simply hand it over upon your return.
On vacation, you want to worry about where you're going tomorrow — not whether your car will make it back. That's the difference between driving your own car and renting one.
Start planning earlier than you think. The summer months are the busiest season for rental companies, and the most popular vehicles — family wagons and SUVs — tend to be booked weeks in advance. Booking early means better selection and more peace of mind.
How to choose a car for vacation
Three numbers are crucial: how many people are traveling, how much luggage you are taking, and how many kilometers you will drive. For a couple for a week at the seaside, a compact car with low consumption will suffice. A family with children will appreciate a station wagon or SUV - the trunk fills up faster than expected with children's things and beach equipment. If you are traveling in more than one group, a larger vehicle will be cheaper per person than two cars. And for long routes, consider consumption: a difference of a few liters per hundred kilometers on the way to Croatia and back translates into tens of euros.
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- Book in advance — during the summer season, family vehicles are booked weeks in advance.
- Count your luggage realistically: suitcases, stroller, beach equipment, and shopping from the trip back.
- On long journeys, monitor your consumption — a more fuel-efficient car will pay you back the difference in fuel costs.
- Plan your breaks and possible overnight stays in advance; the trip to the sea can be done in two.
If you are planning a car vacation this year, contact us in time — we will advise you on choosing a vehicle based on the route and number of passengers, and prepare the car for the exact departure date. Before your trip, also read our article about, What you need to know when traveling abroad in a rented car — you will find information there about insurance, green cards and highway vignettes.
