FAQs

A self-drive tour is a luxury driving experience where you’re in control. We handle everything — the route planning, hotel bookings, navigation tools, and trip support. You just arrive, receive your dream car, and enjoy a premium, independent road trip through Europe.

Self-drive tours offer total flexibility: travel on your own dates, in your preferred car, at your own pace. Stop when you like, skip what you don’t, and dine where it suits you. You benefit from our expert-curated routes without the cost or restrictions of a guided group.

We also offer guided driving tours. You can add a private guide to any self-drive package (ideal for groups of 3+ cars), or join one of our fully guided annual group events. These tours include a lead vehicle, planned itinerary, and social elements, while still offering driving freedom.

• Classic Self-Drive Tours – Our most popular format: private, flexible, and fully curated.
• Lifestyle & Themed Tours – Includes wine tours, gourmet escapes, spa-focused routes, and more.
• Group Tours – Fully guided with multiple cars and a set itinerary, available as private or public events.
• Porsche European Delivery Tours – Collect your new Porsche in Germany and take it on a dream drive.
• Bespoke Custom Tours – Unique, one-off itineraries tailored from scratch (premium pricing applies).

Yes. If you own a suitable performance or luxury vehicle, we can help plan your self-drive tour using your car, subject to insurance and logistical considerations. This is common with our Porsche Delivery clients.

Ask yourself:

• Where do I want to go? The Alps, Tuscany, the French Riviera, the Pyrenees?
• How long can I travel? We offer trips from 3 nights to over 10 nights.
• Do I want a themed experience? Options include wine routes, spa escapes, and culinary journeys.
• Do I want a custom itinerary? We can tailor any package or build one from scratch.

Yes. You can personalize most tours with upgraded rooms, extra nights, fine dining, spa bookings, or alternate start/end cities. Fully bespoke itineraries are also available.

We offer everything from high-performance sports cars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche) to comfortable GTs and convertibles (BMW M, Mercedes AMG, Audi RS). Share your preferences and we’ll match you with the ideal vehicle for your route and style.

Yes. We can adapt routes and hotels for families and recommend activities to suit kids of all ages.

Every Ultimate Drives tour includes:

• Your chosen luxury rental car with insurance and mileage allowance
• Hotel delivery and collection of the car
• Boutique 4- and 5-star accommodations with breakfast
• Curated route with GPS links and full roadbook
• Restaurant and sightseeing recommendations
• Arrival airport transfer (except Porsche/Mini tours)
• On-call support via WhatsApp throughout the trip

Breakfast is included at each hotel. For lunch and dinner, we provide carefully selected restaurant recommendations — but meals are not included in the package cost.

Fuel is not included. You’ll be responsible for refueling during and at the end of the tour. We advise on fuel type and where to stop.

Parking is included only when it can be pre-booked with the hotel room. Some hotels do not allow advance parking reservations, so occasional paid parking may be needed.

Your rental includes standard insurance. You may choose to purchase extra coverage for added peace of mind. We’re happy to advise on available options.

We recommend soft-sided bags and light packing. Car storage varies by model. Luggage transfers can be arranged if needed.

Drivers must be at least 27 (or 23 for select cars), with a valid license for 2+ years. There’s no strict upper age limit if local rental terms are met.

Yes, insurance covers two drivers as standard. If only one person is driving, a small discount applies.

While not always required, we recommend bringing one — especially for non-EU/UK licenses. You can obtain one easily from your local AAA or equivalent agency.

Not at all. We offer full support, country-specific driving tips, and route maps to ensure your experience is easy and enjoyable.

Start by submitting the “Configure Trip” form on any tour page with your dates and car choice. We’ll confirm availability and send a proposal. Once you approve, a 40% deposit is due to begin booking.

The remaining balance is due 6 weeks before your tour start date.

Deposits are non-refundable. However, in most cases, 80–100% of your payment can be credited toward a future trip if rescheduled with sufficient notice.

Your digital roadbook is sent 2 weeks before the tour and includes:

• Daily driving itinerary
• GPS navigation links
• Hotel confirmations
• Restaurant and sightseeing tips
• A welcome video briefing
• Emergency contacts and local travel info

We recommend reviewing it thoroughly to pre-book restaurants, spa visits, or optional detours.

A refundable security deposit (€3,500–€15,000) is held on your card at handover. This covers minor damages. Major issues are capped at the deposit amount. The car is delivered to your hotel and we’ll walk you through features and setup.

We provide real-time support via WhatsApp. Whether it’s navigation issues, bad weather, or a car concern, just message us and we’ll assist or reroute as needed. If mechanical issues arise, we’ll dispatch a replacement car if necessary.

Traffic fines are the responsibility of the driver. We’ll notify you of any citations and assist with payment logistics if needed.