-- Car sharing marketplace Turo has announced the top five European road trip routes for summer 2025 that Brits could take in, each of them offering the option of driving from the UK.*
These carefully curated routes combine stunning scenery, exceptional driving roads, and cultural highlights, offering British motorists the chance to experience Europe's diversity without the hassle of airports, missed connections or baggage fees.
Rory Brimmer, UK Managing Director of car sharing marketplace Turo, commented:
"European road trips offer something truly special - the freedom to discover hidden valleys in the Alps, coastal roads along the Mediterranean, and historic cities at your own pace. These routes are designed to maximise both driving pleasure and cultural discovery while starting and ending at ferry ports, making the logistics simple for UK drivers.
"Whether you're looking for the winding mountain passes of the Dolomites or the sun-soaked coastal roads of Portugal, Turo can provide the perfect vehicle for your European adventure. From comfortable touring cars for long distances to sports cars for those memorable Alpine passes, having the right car transforms a good trip into an unforgettable one."
Unforgettable European Road Trips
The Alpine Adventure Circuit offers a 10–12 day journey that captures the essence of Alpine driving, blending thrilling roads with stunning landscapes and historic towns. Starting in Calais, the route moves through Strasbourg, Munich, Innsbruck, Bolzano, and Lake Como before curving back through Geneva and Reims to return to Calais.
Drivers will experience iconic mountain roads like the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Stelvio Pass, and Furka Pass, traversing Germany’s romantic road sections, Austria’s dramatic Tyrolean passes, and Italy’s breathtaking Dolomites. This classic route combines the best of Alpine driving with stunning lake views and historic cities.
For those with more time, the Iberian Coastal Loop spans 15 days or more, beginning in Portsmouth and passing through Le Havre, Bordeaux, and the cultural hubs of northern Spain and Portugal. From San Sebastián and Bilbao to Porto, Coimbra, Salamanca, Segovia, Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Perpignan, Montpellier, Lyon, and Caen, this sun-drenched journey showcases the beauty of the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
Drivers will enjoy unforgettable routes like Portugal’s Atlantic Coast Road, the Pyrenees mountain passes, and Costa Brava’s cliff-hugging drives. Cultural highlights include UNESCO-listed cities, world-class cuisine, and celebrated wine regions, perfect for coastal driving enthusiasts and lovers of Iberian culture.
The Northern Fjords Explorer is a 12–14 day Nordic escape that begins in Newcastle and sails to Bergen, continuing through the stunning fjords and vibrant cities of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Travelers will journey through Geiranger, Trondheim, Östersund, and Stockholm, before heading south to Malmö, Copenhagen, Lübeck, and Hamburg, ending in Amsterdam via Utrecht.
This spectacular Nordic adventure combines Norway's legendary fjords with Scandinavia's vibrant cities. This route includes iconic drives such as the Geiranger-Trollstigen scenic route (open from 14 July), Norway’s Atlantic Ocean Road, and Sweden’s serene lake district. With ferry crossings and the Øresund Bridge, this trip is a dream for nature photographers and adventurous spirits alike.
The Eastern European Discovery, lasting 11 days or more, weaves through Central and Eastern Europe, beginning in Harwich and passing through the Netherlands and Germany before reaching cultural capitals like Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Ljubljana. The journey continues through the scenic beauty of the Bohemian Forest and the Austrian Alps, with stops in Dresden (baroque masterpiece), Salzburg (Mozart's birthplace), Zagreb, and Venice, Innsbruck, and Munich.
Highlights include the Romantic Road in Bavaria, Austria’s Wachau Valley, and dramatic Alpine passes into Slovenia. This itinerary is tailored for history buffs and cultural explorers seeking a mix of grandeur and hidden gems.
Lastly, the French Vineyard Circuit offers a 7–9 day getaway through some of France’s most celebrated wine regions. Beginning and ending in Caen, the route winds through Reims, Beaune, Lyon, Avignon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Tours.
Perfect for shorter breaks, this route celebrates France's greatest wine regions while showcasing diverse landscapes from Champagne's rolling hills to Provence's lavender fields. The circular journey includes medieval cities, Renaissance châteaux, and world-famous vineyards, with excellent driving roads throughout.
Travellers will discover the Route des Grands Crus in Burgundy, the scenic D roads of Provence, and the château-dotted landscapes of the Loire Valley. With medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and picturesque countryside, this circuit is a dream for wine enthusiasts and lovers of French culture.
*Travel abroad requires prior approval from the host and Turo.
About Turo
Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, you can skip the rental car counter and choose from an extraordinary, totally unique selection of nearby vehicles shared by local hosts. Entrepreneurs can take the wheel of their futures by becoming hosts and building car sharing businesses on Turo, leveraging our established platform to scale their businesses to meet their goals.
With an unwavering mission of putting the world’s 1.5 billion cars to better use, Turo unlocks the hidden value in idle and underutilised assets, empowering anyone to get in the driver’s seat. Find your drive® — Turo.
To learn more about Turo, please visit www.turo.com.
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