Europe road trip planner: Routes, tips & travel inspiration

Plan your road trip through Europe

A Europe road trip is one of the most rewarding ways to discover the continent’s landscapes, cultures, and hidden gems. With the flexibility of a rental car, you set the pace and enjoy the freedom to explore both iconic highlights and off-the-beaten-path stops.

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Whether you’re looking for a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast, a classic Spain-to-Portugal route, or a multi-country journey through the UK, Tourlane’s travel experts are here to design your tailor-made adventure. Use our Europe road trip planner to map out the best routes, get insider tips, and make your trip truly unforgettable.

Ein Kanal in Venedig - die schöne Stadt in Italien

Vulkan Ätna in Sizilien durch die Ruinen des antiken Amphitheaters in Taormina gesehen.

Italy Itinerary 3 Weeks: From the North to the South

Italy Itinerary 3 Weeks: From the North to the South

22 days

9 stops

From $8,600 p.p.

Ponte Vecchio mit Fluss Arno bei Sonnenuntergang in Florenz, Italien.

Tuscany Road Trip: 7-Day Itinerary

7 days

2 stops

From $1,500 p.p.

Historische Steinbrücke mit beleuchteten Fenstern. Pulteney Bridge, Bath, Somerset, England.

Wahrzeichen mit Glockenturm an der Themse. Big Ben, London, England.

England Itinerary: History, Culture, and Natural Beauty

England Itinerary: History, Culture, and Natural Beauty

11 days

6 stops

From $2,550 p.p.

UK Road Trip: England & Scotland in 11 Days

UK Road Trip: England & Scotland in 11 Days

11 days

5 stops

From $2,700 p.p.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II ist ein Muss für alle Mode-Fans bei einem Mailand Urlaub.

Boccadasse, Stadtteil von Genua in Italien

Northern Italy Itinerary Two Weeks: Cities & Coastline

Northern Italy Itinerary Two Weeks: Cities & Coastline

16 days

8 stops

From $4,500 p.p.

Blick auf das Kloster Meteora, Griechenland. Geologische Formationen von großen Felsen mit Klöstern auf ihnen.

Die Altstadt von Nafplion in Griechenland.

Greece Mainland Road Trip: Athens, Meteora & Chalkidiki

Greece Mainland Road Trip: Athens, Meteora & Chalkidiki

12 days

5 stops

From $1,700 p.p.

Edinburgh to Isle of Skye Road Trip: City Charm and Island Majesty

Edinburgh to Isle of Skye Road Trip: City Charm and Island Majesty

8 days

4 stops

From $2,300 p.p.

Wunderschöne Aussicht auf Cabo Girao auf Madeira, Portugal

Blick auf die gelbe Straßenbahn in einer engen Straße in Lissbaon

Gelbe Festung an der Küste mit Blick auf das Meer. Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

Blick auf den Hafen von Funchal vom Meer aus

Traditionellen ländlichen Haus in Santana Madeira, Portugal.

Rote Dächer der Häuser in einer grünen Landschaft mit einem Wasserfall und dem Meer, Seixal, Madeira, Portugal.

Lisbon and Madeira Itinerary: 11 Days of Culture & Island Adventure

11 days

3 stops

From $3,600 p.p.

South of France Itinerary 10 Days: Paris, Lyon, Nice & Provence

South of France Itinerary 10 Days: Paris, Lyon, Nice & Provence

10 days

4 stops

From $4,145 p.p.

Italy Road Trip Itinerary: 14 Days from Rome to Apulia

Italy Road Trip Itinerary: 14 Days from Rome to Apulia

14 days

6 stops

From $4,200 p.p.

Innsbruck, Austria, Springtime, Architecture, Bus

Austria, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Salzburger Land, Hallstatter See

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg, House, Birthplace, Getreidegasse

Innsbruck, Mountain, Architecture, Austria, Austrian Culture

7-Day Austria Itinerary: A Classic One Week Road Trip

7 days

3 stops

From $4,835 p.p.

France Road Trip 1 Week: Normandy Itinerary from Paris

France Road Trip 1 Week: Normandy Itinerary from Paris

8 days

4 stops

From $5,025 p.p.

Uffizi Galerie von außen, Florenz, Italien.

Balkon mit Efeu bewachsen, in Verona, Venetien, Italien.

Italy Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Cities, Countryside & Coast

Italy Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Cities, Countryside & Coast

15 days

6 stops

From $5,200 p.p.

The best destinations for a road trip

England

The most beautiful routes for self-drivers

Serie von Windmühlen von Consuegra auf dem Hügel, Spanien.

Spain

Discover the treasures of the Iberian Peninsula

Panoramablick auf eine alpine Landschaft mit grünen Wiesen, bewaldeten Hügeln und schneebedeckten Bergen unter blauem Himmel.

Austria

Discover Austria at your own pace

Kurvenreiche Bergstraße mit Blick auf majestätische Alpengipfel über einer Nebelschicht unter klarem blauem Himmel.

France

Discover France at your own pace

Germany

Discover Germany at your own pace

Autofahren auf eine kurvenreicher Bergstraße am Flussufer. Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Irland.

Ireland

Pure nature on four wheels

Turm am Rande einer Klippe in Sardinien und zwei Menschen am Auto als Symbolbild für einen Roadtrip durch Italien. Sardinien, Italien

Italy

Bella Italia at your own pace

Scotland

Rugged coastline and impressive valleys

Switzerland

Discover Switzerland at your own pace

Luftaufnahme des Autos, das sich auf der Straße auf der Insel Lefkada bewegt. Lefkada, Griechenland.

Greece

Beach, tavernas, and ancient charm

Portugal

From cliffs to romantic towns

Wales

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Trip to Italy

steven dessert

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09/19/2026

Trip to Portugal

Nicole Renard

Our trip to Portugal came to LIFE with the help of tourlane. They recommended so many fun things we never would have thought of and we really appreciated Janine selecting high quality vendors we knew we could trust. Having everything in the app made the trip seamless and stress free!

06/30/2026

Trip to Ireland

Amy Hughes

Our family trip for 4 to Ireland was completely lovely. Janine listened to our needs and wants and made amazing suggestions to hit some beautiful sites and places in the timeframe we had. We didn't want to do a full guided tour that had a generic itinerary planned out for us because we wanted to have some time to explore and do things on our own timeframe and with just the four of us.

08/29/2026

Trip to Scotland

Jim Franklin

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03/15/2026

Trip to Greece

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marilyn alvarado

Austin designed the best trip ever to Greece. Exactly, as I had planned. Thank you for everything. Also, the representative Leonala from Greece was always on top and easy to reach when I had questions.

08/29/2026

Trip to France

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Robin Lenay

So we booked dates for France which happened to coincide with a terrible heat wave. Our hotel had a temp loss of AC, a castle was closed early and Musee Orsay closed and didn’t open one day. That being said it was still an AMAZING time for my girls and I.

06/30/2026

Europe road trips

Plan your road trip through Europe

Scotland Road Trip 7 Days: Castles, Whisky, and Highland Roads

2-Week Italy Road Trip Itinerary

Portugal Road Trip 3 Weeks: Complete 21-Day Itinerary

Ireland Itinerary: 2 Weeks on a Self-Drive Tour of the South

Southern Italy Road Trip: 7 Days by Car

Ireland 2-Week Self Drive Itinerary: Road Trip from Dublin to Belfast