{"id":2941,"date":"2016-09-05T13:46:15","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T13:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=2941"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:21:39","slug":"8-amazing-road-trip-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/8-amazing-road-trip-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Amazing Road Trip Destinations in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"The prospect\u00a0of driving in foreign land can be incredibly daunting\u00a0at first, but Europe is\u00a0definitely\u00a0one of the best<\/strong> places to road trip with friends or family.\u00a0How so?\r\n\r\nFirstly, road tripping is one of the best ways to bond with those around you. Good, bad or tough times, we promise you that you will carry these memories with you for a lifetime. Next, road tripping in Europe can actually be extremely economical. Flights, while saving you a lot of time, can be very expensive and rigid. Driving in Europe (unlike in Singapore) is usually preferred to explore new places due to the\u00a0relatively<\/em> cheap cost of petrol and\u00a0relatively<\/em> cheap rental costs (especially if you're able to drive a manual car). Driving also gives you the flexibility to change your itinerary and stop wherever you are to check out places along the way.\r\n\r\nWith an abundance of highways and breathtaking landscapes,\u00a0we guarantee that planning a road trip in Europe will be\u00a0one of the most rewarding and memorable holidays you'll take in your lifetime.\r\n\r\nWith that, we present you with the 8\u00a0best road trips in Europe<\/strong> to add to your bucket list.\r\n

1) Scotland<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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\"Doisneau
Doisneau \/ Getty Images \/ Thinkstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration:\u00a0<\/strong>7 days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Glen Coe, Glenfinnian Viaduct,\u00a0Scottish Highlands\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>May, June, September\r\n\r\nApart from its unforgiving gloomy year-round weather, Scotland is also famed for its glorious landscapes that change dramatically with the seasons.\u00a0Whether it's the A82 towards Glen Coe<\/strong>, the\u00a0A87, A863 and A850 around Skye<\/strong> with detours to\u00a0Talisker Distillery or the Bealach na B\u00e0<\/strong> (Pass of the Cattle) with hairpins and narrow single-track sections<\/span>, Scotland promises to be extremely photogenic and rewarding with\u00a0views that will take your breath away.\r\n\r\n
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Flickr: cosmicherb70 \/ Creative Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

2) Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Martin Ystenes \/ Via Flickr: ystenes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
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Visual Supply Co: Jolyn Chew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>10\u00a0days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Preikestolen,\u00a0<\/strong>Bergen, Geirangerfj\u00f8rd, \u00c5lesund, Lofoten Islands\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>June, July, December\r\n\r\nAlthough driving in Norway can be relatively expensive compared to other European cities, the views that will welcome you\u00a0are also unparalleled to the rest of Europe. Adding in the costs of the various car ferries to take you across fj\u00f8rds<\/em> (deep, narrow and elongated water bodies, with steep land on either side) to the next town, everything<\/em> (or rather, almost<\/em> everything) you find in the Scandinavian region will appear\u00a0exorbitant compared to the rest of Europe.\u00a0Driving will also increase your chances of\u00a0catching the elusive Northern Lights, as you'll be given the freedom to explore parts of Norway that you otherwise wouldn't have been able to on foot\u00a0- as if you needed another incentive to rent a car!\r\n\r\n
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Getty Images\/iStockphoto inigofotografia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

3)\u00a0Slovenia<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Ales Krivec \/ Via dreamypixel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\"Steve
Steve Lamb\/ Flickr: stevelamb007<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>5\u00a0days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Lake\u00a0<\/strong>Bled,\u00a0\u0160kocjan Caves,\u00a0Ljubljana, Piran,\u00a0Lake Bohinj, Julian Alps\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>April, May, June\r\n\r\nSlovenia makes for an exciting\u00a0road trip full of detours to waterfalls, lakes and\u00a0even caves that form a large part of Slovenia's history. A relatively tiny country often overlooked by tourists (how many people do you know who can pronounce Ljubljana?), Slovenia is the ideal European road trip destination purely due to its wide roads that make driving a breeze and terrible<\/del> public transport system that is terribly time-consuming due to the\u00a0infrequency and inefficiency of trains and buses there.\r\n\r\nDon't be mistaken by the small size of Slovenia, the country\u00a0has it all - beautiful mountain ranges, world class desserts (don't forget to try the Bled cake, a simple chantilly and custard cream cake), bustling cities, old venetian towns along its coast and\u00a0iconic tourist attractions.\r\n\r\n
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Etoma\/ Flickr: etoma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

4) Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Fazon1 \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\"Oneinchpunch
Oneinchpunch \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>6\u00a0days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Amalfi Coast, Milan, Naples, Tuscany, Venice, Rome\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>May, June, September\r\n\r\nItaly is seen by many as the number #1 ideal travel destination for couples and families alike, and we aren't surprised why. Beautiful landscapes, historically rich cities with architecture and art dating back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; Of course, not forgetting delicious food along every street you walk and wines renowned around the world for their unique quality. These features make Italy undoubtedly one of the most interesting destinations in Europe there is. While the train network in Italy is most commonly used by tourists to hop between cities, we recommend renting a car to check out the hidden gems of Italy whilst hitting all the top tourist hotspots.\r\n\r\n
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Emicristea \/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

5) Switzerland<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
\"Silvia
Silvia Da Rocha\/ Flickr: physalia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\"Camelia
Camelia T\/ Flickr: CameliaTWU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>6\u00a0days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Bern, Z\u00fcrich, Zermatt,\u00a0<\/strong>Gruy\u00e8res, Jungfrau\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>May, June, September\r\n\r\nImagine looking out of your car window and seeing the Matterhorn<\/strong>, better known as the famous mountain imprinted on every bar of Toblerone, in all its grandeur.\u00a0Another Alpine drive, this time sweeping through the infamous Swiss mountains, Klausen Pass<\/strong> is a long and winding road through some seriously beautiful scenery.\u00a0The winding Furka Pass<\/strong> through the Alps featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger<\/em> is also world famous. Even though Switzerland is famed for its efficient and far reaching train system, why not take the road less travelled and be rewarded with spectacular views along the way?\r\n\r\n
\"Vincent
Vincent Toriel\/ Flickr: vince-t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

6) Iceland<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
\"Waldemar
Waldemar Halka\/ Flickr: halkaphoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>11 days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Golden Circle, Vik, Iceland Highlands,\u00a0Akureyri, Reykjavik\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>July, August, September, October\r\nIceland is fast becoming a busy tourist hotspot, especially for those\u00a0seeking out the Northern Lights during winter.\u00a0The Ring Road, also known as Route 1, is a route that encircles the periphery of the\u00a0Iceland. From the main road, take detours on smaller roads and routes that lead will you to lesser known, yet equally scenic fjords, towns, peninsulas, the highlands and many other attractions. The entire route covers\u00a0830 miles and is popular amongst families during the summer. We recommend picking up a 4x4 at the airport due to the uneven terrain and unpredictable landscapes, assuming that you're planning to go off the main roads.\r\n\r\n
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Photography - TS\/ Flickr: 37618355@N00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\"Stephan
Stephan Rebernik\/ Flickr: stephanrebernik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

7)\u00a0Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
\"Franco
Franco Beccari\/ Flickr: francobeccari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
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Flickr: Taz64<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>11 days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>San Sebastian, Bilbao, Picos de Europa, Biarritz\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>July, August, September\r\n\r\nThe Basque Country is often overlooked by tourists who crowd the better known South of Spain. Yet, the Basque Country has anything a traveler may be looking for, if not more.\u00a0One thing that makes the Basque Country even more special for those looking for a unique experience is that this is the first pit stop\u00a0of Spain through which the Northern route of the Camino de Santiago (which starts in Ir\u00fan, France, and also goes through Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia and is only one of the many pilgrims\u2019 routes to Santiago de Compostela) goes. We recommend picking up your rental car from international hub Madrid and heading straight to Bilbao before starting your road trip on\u00a0the Basque Country Circuit.\r\n\r\n
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Flickr: forastico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n \r\n

8)\u00a0Croatia<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
\"Damir
Damir Bari\u0107\/ Flickr: 46566758@N03<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\"Lars
Lars Helge Indrelid\/ Flickr: larshi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nDuration: <\/strong>7\u00a0days\r\nDon't Miss: <\/strong>Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Bosnia & Herzegovina\r\nBest months to visit:\u00a0<\/strong>May, June, September\r\n\r\nAs one of the last relatively unexplored corners of Europe, the Balkan region is great\u00a0for exploring\u00a0these hidden gems without emptying your pockets. With a wealth of history, cultural and culinary treasures and great nightlife, it\u00a0won\u2019t be\u00a0long before the region becomes the next travel hotspot, especially with it being the backdrop of popular TV Series, Game of Thrones.\u00a0Hot summers and cold winters mean that the best time to go is late spring or early autumn.\r\n\r\n
\"Guido
Guido Menato\/ Flickr: guidomenato<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n
\"Nick
Nick Egan\/ Flickr: nicholasegan<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The prospect\u00a0of driving in foreign land can be incredibly daunting\u00a0at first, but Europe is\u00a0definitely\u00a0one of the best places to road trip with friends or family.\u00a0How so? Firstly, road tripping is one of the best ways to bond with those around you. Good, bad or tough times, we promise you that you will carry these memories …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[725],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle-car-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2941","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2941"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2941\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16329,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2941\/revisions\/16329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}