Planning The Perfect European Road Trip
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past three years, it’s fair to say that you’ve probably heard about Brexit. The latest extension in the divorce between the EU and UK is designed to solve the remaining issues, namely whether the UK exits with a deal or without a deal, or whether the UK exits at all.
Needless to say, the divorce is not only going to affect EU/UK travelers but also travelers from the rest of the world who are keen to plan a holiday in Europe. For anybody who loves road trips, and especially road trips throughout Europe, Brexit poses a real threat. What will the post-Brexit road trip look like?
Find car insurance with the appropriate coverage
First of all, it’s fair to say that regardless of what happens, you need to find car insurance that can cover your vehicle in Europe. It’s a good idea to check online for the best offer for your needs – you can use an aggregator such as Esurance auto quote to compare costs based on your criteria. Typically, your car insurance can also provide a recovery service – at an additional cost. Make sure that the recovery service can sort you out wherever you are in the world. Remember that Brexit doesn’t only affect the UK relationship to the EU, but also the ties to countries that hold agreements with the EU.
Nobody knows what happens with driving permits
Currently, there is no certainty regarding driving licenses. If a deal can be passed, it’s fair to expect EU and UK driver rights to remain unchanged for local citizens. Travelers who don’t drive with an EU license will need to apply for a permit to drive through the EU. You will also need an IDP – International Driving Permit – to drive in Europe. In the absence of a deal, it is currently impossible to know whether US travelers will require any additional permits to drive through the UK.
22 Comments
Marie
Great point! I never would have thought of that! By the way, I love the image you used here.
JENRON DESIGNS
I did not know that you had to apply for a permit to drive through Europe I guess that makes sense after seeing European Vacation, lol. I know when I stayed in London with my family we had a rental car but it was done through the production company so I did not have to apply myself they took care of it for me.
Elizabeth O
This brought back memories of road trips with friends through Europe in my youth. Glad they are still a thing to do.
TheKitchenDoc
great idea…and insurance definitely makes sense.
Blake
I’m hoping to someday be able to travel! It would be amazing!
kendallbird0622
I want to get to Europe so bad one day! Great advice, thank you!
Sarah Meh
I was wondering if UK and EU driver rights would remain same or not but good to know that it’ll remain unchanged for road trips.
hittler khan
nice to read
SiennyLovesDrawing
Enjoy my read & learnt more from this road trip sharing. Love all the captures shared here. cheers siennylovesdrawing
Ivan Jose
Wow, great travel idea. But, yeah, have to keep yourself insured because you’ll never know.
Debra Roberts (Run Wyld)
We have done two Easter European tours in the last 3 years; the first one, driving through 8 countries! i feel like we did get some kind of permit…I’ll have to check with husband to see, but this sounds familiar!
amayszingblogs
European tour is one of my dream someday crossfingers!
Anagha
That’s the important tip for road trip people. No one should miss this out.
Samantha Flores
Can’t wait to someday take a European tour! I’ve dreamt of taking one for many years.
Michele
I cant wait for the day I can travel across the ocean. I want to travel europe so bad. Thank you for this amazing post. For now i will live through your post! Lol
You, Me and Benny
huh I never thought about having a certain permit to do that – I would probably be too scared! haha
Sanjota Purohit
Europe trip is in bucketlist from years. We should plan it soon.
modlphotography
Great tips for travel during this upheaval. Many years ago there was an international driving permit you could get for travel in Europe. Would make sense we still need something like that.
aisasami
What wonderful tips as a lot of people in Britain is thinking the same thing when they want to travel to Europe.
Michelle Christie
Good advice for anyone who is interested in taking a road trip. That is really a cool way to see the different sights and towns!
Neil Alvin Nicerio
Nice! Great read. If I was living in Europe, I’d surely do that. 🙂
Luna S
Hmm that is never something I thought about before, it would make sense to need a special permit to drive there.