{"id":16123,"date":"2022-07-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/?p=16123"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:42:47","slug":"how-to-plan-a-perfect-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opreismetco.nl\/en\/travel-advice-en\/how-to-plan-a-perfect-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan a road trip? The best road trip tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Going on a road trip is a great way of traveling. How can you make it even more fun? Here are some tips on how to plan a road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Road trip tips: what to arrange before you go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do you properly prepare for a road trip? Make sure to arrange this before you leave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick the right car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Decide what kind of road trip you are going to take. Do you want to drive from hotel to hotel? Then you won\u2019t need the fanciest car, just the one that can hold your luggage. Are you planning on camping? Then you\u2019ll probably need a bigger one because you\u2019re bringing more stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always better to pick a bigger car over a smaller one if you\u2019re not sure. And if you want to go off-road for a bit, it might be smart to get a 4WD. If you’re planning on renting a car, make sure to check the fine print of the car rental company, sometimes you’re not allowed to go off-road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting a car?<\/strong> Check Discover Cars<\/a><\/em><\/strong> to find a great deal on a rental car for your road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your car ready for the road trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Will you be road tripping with your own car? Make sure your car is all set. Check the oil level, top up coolant and check tire pressure. You’ll hit the road with much more peace of mind with a well-maintained car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out what documents you need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you’ll always need your driver’s license and car papers, but in some countries, you’ll need even more. Especially when you’re road tripping in Europe. For example, in many German cities, you need a special environmental sticker, and in Switzerland, you need a toll vignette to drive on the highway. You also need an international driver’s license in some countries. So it’s always good to find out in advance what you need in which country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know the local traffic rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you have taken a driving test and know all about the traffic rules in your own country. These are largely the same abroad, but there are always rules you don’t know (yet). Do some research on the local traffic rules beforehand, so you won’t have any unexpected surprises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to navigate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s always helpful to make sure you know where you are, so a map of the area or a navigation system is always handy to have. Personally, I always enjoy buying road maps to find my way around. But when you’re on a solo road trip, that’s not very convenient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s always good to have a navigation system. Either get some good car navigation like Garmin DriveSmart<\/a> or use your cellphone to navigate. If you use your phone, make sure to download offline maps before you go. Maps.me is a good app for navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get the right snacks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oh, how I love my snacks! I always stack up and fill my car with everything I like. I hate being hungry, especially when you end up in a horrible traffic jam. The best thing is to put a cooler in the back, so you can always grab a cold drink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water is a must-have, and soda is nice for a change. For food, always bring fruit. Bring fruit that’s easy to eat while you\u2019re driving, like apples, grapes, and strawberries. And crackers, cookies, and candy are must-haves as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the ultimate road trip playlist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singing along in the car is one of the best things about a road trip, right? For every road trip, I make a new playlist on Spotify. For example, road tripping in the USA is obviously a different experience from road tripping in Cuba, so make a playlist that fits! If you have a paid Spotify account, you can play your favorite playlists offline as well. Need some inspiration? Check out this list with over 100 awesome road trip songs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few fun songs that always do well in a road trip playlist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n