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Let Avis take you on a driving holiday with our 'Great Drives' guides

At Avis we know being on the open road through picturesque scenery is one of the sweeter things in life, which is why we have created our Great Drives guide. The guides will take you on a journey through some of the best driving holidays in Europe.

What you can find in the Great Drives guides

The Great Drives guides are more than just a map, they are a visual representation of your drive. The handy maps plot your route, and highlight the high points of the routes. The high points or otherwise known as places of interest, gives you a flavour of what to expect at each destination. They will consist of anything from breathtaking scenery to hikes and even some magnificent natural and man made wonders. This is where you can stop and take in the beauty, or spend the night and enjoy all the benefits.

To find out more, download one of our Great Drives guides below.


Featured driving guide - Krakow

Car hire Poland - Krakow
South of Krakow lies Poland's winter playground - and a driver's paradise.

A wild and wonderful landscape surrounds the city - the Jurassic Valleys, thick forests and mountain ranges where the Poles go to ski, hike and swim. Now you can join them.


More Great Drives...

Driving Guide to Rome
Car hire Italy - Rome
Driving through the historic hills encircling Rome, the good life is everywhere. Not all roads lead to Rome. In fact the roads leading away from the city unfold an ancient and fascinating world of volcanoes and vineyards, fine wines, frescoes and fabulous views – all just a short drive from the city.

Driving Guide to Paris
Car hire France - Paris
Despite what Parisians might think, there’s a whole world outside the city borders to explore in an Avis hire car. Central Paris is beautiful, but there you can easily see another side to it:  the green forests where the French kings used to hunt, nearby Normandy, home to crêpes and cider and chic racing in Chantilly.

Driving Guide to Milan
Car hire Italy - Milan
There’s a lot more to Lombardy than fashion and football. This is where the Alps give way to the calming influence of the Lakes, where driving becomes a leisurely pleasure and time s-l-o-w-s down. Head south to uncover palaces, piazzas, galleries and Ferraris. Milan’s catwalk queens and soccer gods can wait.

Driving Guide to Bordeaux
Car hire France - Bordeaux
The Bordeaux region is the perfect setting for a memorable romantic break, so rent a car and explore more with your loved ones. Add medieval history, the ocean and a dash of legendary local cuisine – eels, lamb and mullet in delicious red wine sauces –and you’ve got all the ingredients for a long-term love affair.

Driving Guide to Jutland
Car hire Denmark - Billund
The roads around Jutland are a driver’s dream. Quiet country lanes wind through gentle hills and thick forest to miles of untouched beaches, where the Danes come to holiday.

Driving Guide to Andalucia
Car hire Spain - Malaga
If you’re looking for excitement, discover Andalucia. Whether it’s ballooning over the mountains, plunging downhill on a bike, wreck diving or driving around the twisting hill roads to a sleepy white village, you’ll find a different adventure at every turn.

Driving Guide to Catalonia
Car hire Spain - Barcelona
Barcelona may be the bustling heart of Catalonia, but north of the capital are the fishing villages and secretive beaches of the craggy Costa Brava, plus plush lush volcanic landscapes that are ideal for the adventure sports nut.

Driving Guide to Mosel
Car hire Germany - Heidelberg
For an unforgettable romantic break, whisk your lover away to the Mosel region of Germany's Rheinland-Pfalz. Trace the Mosel River through vineyard-smothered valleys until you reach the Three Corners of Germany, Luxembourg and France, indulging yourselves in the local luxuries as you go.


Driving Guide to Belgium
Car hire Belgium - Brussels 
Beautiful scenery, intimate restaurants - and chocolate... lots of it. Even if you haven’t got a sweet tooth, you’ll be bowled over by the Ardennes region. It’s also incredibly compact and easy place to drive.


Driving Guide to the East Midlands
Car hire UK - Leicester 
Discover England’s East Midlands with an Avis hire car. From powerboating to underground exploration, you’ll be surprised how much there is to do. Test drive this two-day tour for the best of the East Midlands and don't forget to stop in at Melton Mowbray.


Driving Guide to Salzburg
Car Hire Austria - Salzburg 
Let an Avis car help you discover the dramatic natural beauty just outside the city of Mozart. The countryside around Salzburg is positively awe-inspiring, with giant white-topped mountains and deep bottle-green lakes.


Driving Guide to the Lake District
Car Hire UK - Newcastle-upon-Tyne 
The hills and valleys of the Lake District are full of great places to see. You will no doubt find beautiful views of lakes, hills and picturesque villages, so don’t forget to pack your camera, walking boots and a picnic.


Driving Guide to the Loire Valley
Car Hire France - Tours Val De Loire
Rent a car with Avis and indulge the sights and the tastes of the lovely Loire Valley. Jump in your rental car and follow the Loire River as it threads its path through fields of sunflowers, gleaming white châteaux and ancient vineyards.


Driving Guide to Lake Balaton
Car Hire HungaryBudapest 
For Hungarians, unspoilt Lake Balaton is the seaside, a national park and swimming clubland all rolled into one. Drive through fairy-tale forests, volcanic mountains and some of Europe’s best wine country to explore this wild and wonderful region.


Driving Guide to Northern Ireland
Car Hire Northern Ireland - Belfast
The coastal roads and country lanes around Belfast are perfect for renting a car and exploring – with plenty of extreme sports, quiet valleys, subterranean boat-trips and stately homes on the itinerary.


Driving Guide to the Black Forest
Car Hire Germany - Karlsruhe 
Find tall trees, hairpin bends and giant cuckoos in the beautiful Black Forest. With its rolling hills, thick fir forests and glassy lakes, this enchanting region is straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairytale and made for the romantic road trip.


Driving Guide to Northern Spain
Car Hire Spain - Santander 
There's no doubt that Northern Spain sets the perfect scene for a romantic weekend getaway.  From long sandy beaches, through to rolling hills and beautiful forests, every minute spent in Northern Spain will make a weekend getaway one to remember.


Driving Guide to the Amalfi Coast
Car Hire Italy - Salerno 
Few routes offer the variety of historic sights, dramatic sceneries and romantic hidden gems as The Amalfi Coast. You can visit the Greek ruins of Peastum or stop in Positano for a spot of shopping and a taste of some of the best seafood you'll ever eat.


Driving Guide to the Scottish Highlands
Car Hire Scotland - Glasgow 
There’s no need to go far for a weekend break. With the Highlands of Scotland just around the corner, the soaring mountains and quaint cottages will make for a great weekend getaway.


Driving Guide to Languedoc Roussillon
Car Hire France - Montpellier 
If you’re looking for adventure as well as romance then head to Languedoc-Roussillon, where the craggy tree-clad cliffs, gaping gorges and sun-soaked beaches are perfect for adventure sports.


Car hire Porto - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to Porto
Car Hire Portugal - Porto
Pick up your hire car from Porto Airport and drive north along the A28 road to surf the unspoiled beaches around Vila do Conde, then head inland via Barcelos to the riverside town of Ponte de Lima to sample the unique vinho verde.


Car hire Dublin - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to Dublin
Car Hire Ireland - Dublin

The coast road south of Dublin is a dream for drivers - a tangle of country lanes and glorious hidden restaurants. If you don't get waylaid for too long, you'll hit Ireland's 'sunshine coast' and the untouched beaches of Rosslare and Curracloe.


Car hire East Anglia - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to East Anglia
Car Hire UK - Ipswich
The flat lands of East Anglia pave the way for open landscapes reminiscent of African savannas. It all starts just an hour's drive from London...


Car hire Oslo - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to Oslo
Car Hire Norway - Oslo
What other capital city is only ten minutes from skiing, fishing and moose safaris? Get your adrenalin flowing in the all-action coastal towns of the Oslofjord.


Car hire Stockholm - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to Stockholm
Car Hire Sweden - Stockholm
If you're in the mood for romance, the deep blue waters of the stormy Baltic Coast provide a dramatic backdrop. Head inland however, and the scene changes from brightly-coloured fishing villages to lakes and lush green parkland.


Car hire Tuscany - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to Tuscany
Car Hire Italy - Pisa
From rolling hills carpeted with sunflowers to achingly beatuful towns where the streets are lined with artistic treasures, in this region love is permanently in the air. If the light of your life doesn't say "yes", they never will...


Car hire Valencia - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to Valencia
Car Hire Spain - Valencia
See wild flamingos and hilltop monasteries from the winding roads that run the length of the Costa del Azahar. The region's cool coastal towns have great food, while excellent golf courses and hidden vineyards lie amongst the amazing landscape.


Car hire West Ireland - Avis Great Drives Guide

Driving Guide to West Ireland
Car Hire Ireland - Shannon
Brightly coloured villages, rugged cliffs and rolling green fields, the west coast of Ireland has a unique and spectacular ;andscape just waiting to be explore.


       
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