Freedom to explore a country at your own speed, driving through shifting landscapes with the window wound down, is a soul-stirring and flexible way to travel.
We create our tailor-made self-drive holidays using a well of personal experience. Our specialists have road-tested routes in our destinations around the world and will recommend the best places to self-drive, where the roads are good and there's scenery to match. We'll also give you driving tips for the country you'll be visiting, and organise your holiday to run like clockwork from the point you collect your car at the airport right until when you drop it off.
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Our recommended self-drive holiday destinations
Our specialists can help you plan your self-drive trip, individually focusing on your tastes and interests, to the destinations below.
Our recommended self-drive itinerary ideas
Our itinerary ideas will give you a starting point for what your trip could entail. Treat them just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you and there are many more options available.
Our expert guides to choosing your self-drive holiday
Penned by our specialists from their own travels, these guides aim to inspire you with suggestions of where to spend your holiday. Giving tips for what to experience and recommendations for where to stay, we share our ideas for the best self-drive destinations to consider.
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Self-drive holidays in the United States ![Highway 163, Monument Valley]()
Self-drive holidays in the United States
Self-drive holidays in the United States
Discover the best road trip ideas in the USA, hand-picked by our specialists, from island-hopping trips in Hawaii to red-rock vistas in the Southwest. We also share some of the experiences you can have as you stop along the way.
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Self-drive holidays in Canada ![Jasper National Park]()
Self-drive holidays in Canada
Self-drive holidays in Canada
Whether you choose a route circuiting western Canada’s renowned mountains, glaciers and lakes, or you’d rather go off-grid exploring the traditional fishing villages and coastal drives of the Maritimes, Canada’s well-maintained, easily navigable roads make it an excellent self-drive destination.
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Self-driving in South Africa ![Self-driving in the Kruger National Park]()
Self-driving in South Africa
Self-driving in South Africa
With well-maintained roads and little traffic, a self-drive trip is a flexible way to explore South Africa's southern coast. Country specialist, Toby, selects his favourite drive, taking in the Garden Route, South Africa’s Winelands and finishing with time on safari.
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New Zealand self-drive holidays: 3 great routes ![Queenstown, South Island]()
New Zealand self-drive holidays: 3 great routes
New Zealand self-drive holidays: 3 great routes
Audley country specialist John explains why, for him, self-drive is the best way to explore New Zealand. He recommends three very different routes, from mountain passes in the South Island to forest roads in the North Island.
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Self-driving in Namibia ![Self driving in Namibia]()
Self-driving in Namibia
Self-driving in Namibia
With very little traffic on well-maintained roads that wind through spectacular scenery, as well as plenty of big-game wildlife to see, Namibia is an ideal destination for a self-drive safari.
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Driving in Japan: the logistics ![Drive through Shiretoko]()
Driving in Japan: the logistics
Driving in Japan: the logistics
In this how-to guide, our Japan specialist Toby explains what it’s like driving around Japan. We’ve asked him some practical questions about traffic, navigation and the quirks of Japanese motoring.
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Self-drive holidays in Chile: 3 wilderness road trips ![Driving between Balmaceda and Lago General Carrera]()
Self-drive holidays in Chile: 3 wilderness road trips
Self-drive holidays in Chile: 3 wilderness road trips
When it comes to driving trips in Chile, you’ll find the most fulfilling journeys are to be had in the Lake District and Chilean Patagonia, says Audley Chile specialist Chloe. Just make sure you allow time to stop and explore.
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Self-drive holidays in Australia: beyond the Great Ocean Road ![Australian road sign]()
Self-drive holidays in Australia: beyond the Great Ocean Road
Self-drive holidays in Australia: beyond the Great Ocean Road
The ultimate Australian road trip? A myth — this is a country of many great drives. We talk you through alternative routes to the Great Ocean Road in traditionally quieter areas of Australia: the southwest, South Australia, and the Top End.
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