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Self Drive Holidays

An American road trip can take on many guises, with iconic highways that run for miles or miles, breathtaking mountain scenery, fiery foliage or hoodoos, and desert sandstone, the USA has a road trip that will suit everyone.

The USA has well-maintained road systems, national parks that have been designed for self-drive holidays and an abundance of safe and reliable car hire options, making an American road trip a joy for everyone

Call one of our experts today and let us create the dream American road trip for you!.

Drive iconic Route 66! The most famous road trip in the world.

In 1938 Route 66 became the first completely paved highway in the USA. Starting in Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan stretching to the Pacific coast of Los Angeles.

Driving America's most iconic highway is the trip of a lifetime, this legendary route known as the 'Mother Road' is a bucket list favourite. 

This unforgettable route takes you on the ultimate road trip, highlighting The Great Lakes and Missouri before entering the red sandstone of the canyonlands, the incredible Las Vegas and finally ending in Santa Monica Los Angeles.

All of our tours can be tailor-made to match your need and budget. 

Another of the USA's fantastic road trip is the wonderful Pacific Coast Highway, this magnificent road trip begins in San Francisco or Los Angeles and drives this beautiful route taking in the wonderful sights of Big Sur, Monterey, Pismo Beach and the seals in Cambria. California with its hot dry summers and mild winters is a  great year-round destination. A visit to Yosemite National park is another must o this wonderful road trip and only a 4-hour drive from San Francisco. 

There are some amazing road trips in Florida too. take a look at some of our suggestions below. We highly recommend the North to South Escape

This amazing Floridian road trip takes in the stunning coastal scenery, hitting the open road has never been more appealing. Our North to South Escape has something for everyone.

Stunning palm-fringed beaches, glistening islands, captivating culture, and enchanting wildlife, the Sunshine State has it all.

There is so much to see and do In Florida that this fantastic North to South Escape is the perfect way to capture the best of Florida.

The national parks of Utah and Arizona offer some of the eeriest and breathtaking sights in the world, driving through dusty desert roads you will be welcomed by landscapes overflowing with hoodoo's and red rock sandstone that feature in so many Westerns and Sci-fi films. Discover the Grand Canyon and its ever-changing dramatic scenery all carved by the mighty Colorado River. This awesome road trip is great combined with a visit to the bright lights of Las Vegas despite its reputation as being the gambling capital of the world it is a fantastic place to visit of the glitziest hotels in the world, experience first-class shows, and fine dining.

Not sure where to start? Place an enquiry today and one of our experts will be in touch with you shortly. Let us help create the ultimate road trip for you.

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