Holiday closer to home
Sometimes it's simply nice to stay closer to home for your holiday and travel within Europe. Europe has everything you need for a varied trip: from the beaches of Spain to the mountains of Scandinavia. You can often reach your destination within just a few hours, without long flights or complicated travel schedules. With a rental car, you have the freedom to explore Europe at your own pace.
The benefits of staying closer to home
Travelling closer to home comes with many advantages. The journey itself takes less time, you can make use of smaller airports and flight times are relatively short. If you take an early flight, you could be enjoying a drink on a sunny terrace by the afternoon. Costs at your destination are often lower as well. Fuel prices in many Southern European countries are lower than in the Netherlands, and flying to or from smaller airports can often be more affordable. With Alamo.nl, you can rent a car in Southern Europe for a week from around €300.
A holiday closer to home also offers flexibility and peace of mind. With Alamo.nl, you can cancel you rental car reservation free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. This is especially useful if your plans change or don't go ahead as expected. In that case, you always have the option to set off on a raod trip and discover a destination closer to home.
Europe is ideal for a road trip
Europe is a perfect destination for a road trip. Distances between countries and regions are relatively short, making it easy to combine multiple destinations in one trip. Drive along the Mediterranean coast from Spain to Southern France, continue through Northern Italy or explore the Adriatic coast with countries such as Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia. Or head in the opposite direction and discover Northern Europe. In countries like Norway, Sweden and Denmark, you'll find vast landscapes, fjords and charming cities.
This allows you to experience a wide variety of landscapes and regions in a single journey. With a rental car, you have the freedom to plan you own route and stoop whenever you like, whether it's a city, a nature reserve or a coastal town. And if you prefer too start your journey form the Netherlands but don' t have your own car, you can easily rent one from Amsterdam or Eindhoven and drive to your destination.
A one-week road trip along the Mediterranean
Als je maar een week vrij hebt, kun je al een mooie roadtrip langs de Middellandse Zee maken. Begin met een vlucht naar een bestemming waarmee vaak voordelig naartoe kunt vliegen, zoals Barcelona, Nice, Alicante, Olbia, Zagreb of Split. Haal je huurauto op bij de luchthaven en begin direct aan je reis.
Start bijvoorbeeld in Barcelona, dan kun je eerst een dag de stad verkennen met hoogtepunten zoals de Sagrada Família en de levendige wijken rond Las Ramblas. Daarna rijd je langs de kust naar charmante plaatsen als Peñiscola en onstpan je op een van de vele stranden. En als laatst rijd je verder naar het zuiden van Spanje, richting Valencia. Hier ontdek je de Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias en de Catedral de Santa María de Valencia. Met een huurauto kun je ook gemakkelijk alle omliggende sfeervolle dorpjes bezoeken zoals Cullera en Bolbaite. Ideaal voor een dagtrip vanuit Valencia.
Ook langs de Adriatische kust kun je in een week veel zien. Vlieg bijvoorbeeld naar Zagreb en rijd langs historische steden zoals Zadar, Split en Dubrovnik. Onderweg kun je nationale parken bezoeken zoals de Plitvicemeren of Krka en genieten van de vele eilanden en kustplaatsen langs de Adriatische Zee.
Dankzij de relatief korte afstanden in Zuid-Europa kun je tijdens één reis meerdere regio's ontdekken. Met een huurauto bepaal je zelf de route en het tempo van je roadtrip en kun je onderweg stoppen bij stranden, historische steden en mooie uitzichtpunten. Zo haal je in een week al het maximale uit je vakantie langs de Middellandse Zee.
Even if you only have a week, you can still enjoy a fantastic road trip along the Mediterranean. Start by flying to a destination with often affordable flights, such as Barcelona, Nice, Alicante, Olbia, Zagreb or Split. Pick up your rental car at the airport and begin your journey straight away.
Start in Barcelona and spend a day exploring the city, visiting highlights such as the Sagrada Família and the lively neighbourhoods around Las Ramblas. Then drive along the coast to charming towns like Peñíscola, where you can relax on one of the many beaches. Continue your journey south towards Valencia, where you can visit the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias and the Cathedral of Valencia. With a rental car, it's also easy to explore nearby villages such as Cullera and Bolbaite, perfect for a day trip.
The Adriatic coast is another great option for a one-week road trip. Fly to Zagreb and drive along historic cities such as Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik. Along the way, you can visit national parks like the Plitvice Lakes or Krka and enjoy the many islands and coastal towns along the Adriatic Sea.
Thanks to the relatively short distances in Southern Europe, you can discover multiple regions in one trip. With a rental car, you set your own route and pace, allowing you to stop at beaches, historic cities and scenic viewpoints along the way. This way, you can make the most of your holiday in just one week.
Flexible with a rental car
Renting a car is an excellent option for travelling around Europe. It's advisable to book early, as prices can vary depending on the season. If prices drop, you can easily adjust your booking. You can also cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before pick-up. If you have already paid, you will receive a full refund.
