Self-drive holidays
Looking to put together a self-drive holiday? Our holiday experts work with all the major car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Budget, Holiday Autos and Alamo in the UK and offer discounts, however you choose to pay. For the best deals, we do urge you to book and pay before you travel. We recommend inclusive rates which normally include unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver and, sometimes, personal accident insurance, theft protection and airport surcharges. They’re usually cheaper than ’time and kilometre’ or standard tariff rates, but they must be both pre-paid and pre-booked with us.
Before you travel, we would urge you to make sure all your party and luggage will fit into your reserved car comfortably. While economy cars are suitable for short journeys, we wouldn’t recommend one for a touring holiday. Take advice from our holiday experts about the vehicles available in each category and the approximate prices. For example, a minivan to accommodate up to eight passengers can be really good value.
Honeymoons and group travel
WEXAS can also help in organising honeymoons – including honeymoon wedding list style services – and group travel arrangements for large parties – whether it be for extended family, a school trip or just a large group of friends. Read more about honeymoons and group travel.
Latest self-drive holiday offers
View our most recent self-drive holiday offers below.
The ‘outdoor state’ of Washington and the coastal stretch of Oregon are no less magnificent than the Californian coast south of them, yet these states remain unspoilt by mass tourism. This two-week roundtrip tour from Seattle takes in their highlights.
Please call 0845 643 6568 for price details.
Book by 31 December 2010.
Drive the scenic highway from Los Angeles to historic Santa Barbara, famous for its rich Spanish heritage. Travel the scenic 17-Mile Drive with stunning vistas of the Pacific Coast to Carmel and more beautiful beaches. Head to the Bay City, San Francisco, visit Chinatown, Union Square or stroll through the charming streets of Pacific Heights.
Price from £827
Book by 31 December 2010.
The Capital Region USA, with Washington, DC at its centre, stretches east to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and west to the Appalachian Mountains. To the north lies Maryland and to the south, Virginia. This easy-paced self-drive is the perfect way to explore arguably the best-preserved region of early America.
Price from £1339
Book by 31 December 2010.
Many visitors see little more of Massachusetts beyond Boston before they set off on a tour of New England. There is much more of this region that is well worth a visit. The state has much to offer: history, culture, cuisine, city sophistication, unspoilt villages, two offshore islands, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and more than 80 beaches.
Price from £899
Book by 31 December 2010.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is often called ‘America’s Favourite Drive’. Stretching 469 miles, this ribbon of road winds its way past postcard-perfect farms and pastures and crosses the high mountain peaks of western North Carolina. In 2010, the Blue Ridge Parkway is celebrating its 75th anniversary with many events throughout the year. What’s more, this all-American road offers 350 miles of hiking trails. And with daily direct flights with US Airways to Charlotte, there’s never been a better time to go.
Price from £1.245
Book by 31 December 2010.
The Capital Region, with Washington, dc at its centre, stretches east to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and west to the Appalachian Mountains. To the north lies Maryland and to the south, Virginia. This easy-paced self-drive is the perfect way to explore arguably the best-preserved region of early America.
Price from £2.245
Book by 31 December 2010.
This 12-day tour does it all. Begin by spending three days exploring New York City, before jumping in a hire car and heading north to the quiet towns and countryside around Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes, and then reaching the magnificent Niagara Falls, a natural wonder to rival the urban extremes of the city.
Price from £2.475
Book by 31 December 2010.
Discover New England on this 12-day self-drive tour, staying in distinctive country inns and atmospheric hotels. New England is incredibly popular in autumn, when travellers flock to the region to witness the beautiful colours of the fall foliage. If our hotels aren’t available we’ll endeavour to find you an alternative.
Price from £2.540
Book by 31 December 2010.
Colorado is well known for its national parks, Rocky Mountains, gold-rush ghost towns and Native American ruins. This two-week selfdrive trip takes in the best of the state.
Price from £2.350
Book by 31 December 2010.
This two-week self-drive holiday takes you through some of the most spectacular national parks in the heart of the usa. Travelling through Nevada, Arizona and Utah, you’ll see spectacular geological wonders, including bizarre rock formations, dazzling waterfalls, buttes and mesas. The journey begins and ends in Las Vegas.
Price from £�1.920
Book by 31 December 2010.
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