{"id":873537,"date":"2023-07-04T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=873537"},"modified":"2025-03-04T11:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T10:28:09","slug":"european-road-trip-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/european-road-trip-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"8 reasons why that iconic European road trip is better by coach"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"873537\" class=\"elementor elementor-873537\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e92e6c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e92e6c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ce998d8\" data-id=\"5ce998d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23e87b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23e87b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p><p>If you think European road trips are all about cars, then it&#8217;s time for a plot twist. Enter the coach, the unsung hero of road adventures. It may not seem as glamorous as a convertible, but our luxury coaches just might surprise you and turn your Europe road trip into the holiday of a lifetime. From being safer, cheaper, and greener, to letting you relax and avoid the headache of car rentals, here are 8 reasons why a European road trip is better by coach.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-1-you-can-truly-relax-and-soak-up-the-scenery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. You can truly relax and soak up the scenery<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>If you\u2019ve ever tried to enjoy the passing scenery while trying to navigate new roads and foreign traffic signs, you know it\u2019s near impossible. When you take on a European road trip by coach, you can say \u201cau revoir\u201d to the headaches of driving and \u201chola\u201d to kicking back in a comfortable seat while you personal driver takes care of it all. When you travel on Trafalgar\u2019s luxury coaches, you\u2019ll also get extra legroom, free WiFi, and plenty of storage space, so you can relax while you take in the beautiful landscapes passing by. Our coaches even have onboard bathrooms, so no more frantic searches for gas station bathrooms on the road.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-coach-travel-changed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>From then to now: how coach travel has changed over 75 years<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><p><div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper insta-grid\"><div class=\"ose-instagram-feed ose-uid-24cbe9bb2ed8ad0bc475bd0c61c4a9da ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"InstagramFeed\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600px\" width=\"550px\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"550\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background-color: white; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CluS4ZggjDe\/embed\">Fetching content<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-2-the-more-the-merrier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The more the merrier<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Road trips are great\u2026 But not so much for the driver who\u2019s stuck doing all the work while its a party in the backseat. If you travel by coach on your European road trip, everyone in your group can kick back and have fun. Plus, you\u2019re sure to meet more friends on the coach, as nothing beats the bond that forms over a shared travel adventure. The friendships you make, the stories you share, the snacks you swap &#8211; it\u2019s all part of the deal when you travel by coach with Trafalgar.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-3-more-money-for-gelato\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. More money for gelato<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Coach travel is the savvy saver&#8217;s dream. The price of your tour includes everything from the actual transport to the fuel, insurance, parking and tolls. It\u2019s the most economical way to travel, so you&#8217;ll have plenty of spare change for that second (or third) scoop of gelato.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/7-cheapest-places-travel-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 of the cheapest places to travel in Europe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><p><div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper insta-grid\"><div class=\"ose-instagram-feed ose-uid-f8313e1262f74f96b240d173e717bfb5 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"InstagramFeed\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600px\" width=\"550px\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"550\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background-color: white; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cj8dPnvMqLA\/embed\">Fetching content<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-4-it-s-smooth-sailing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. It&#8217;s smooth sailing<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Ever tried to plan a route through multiple European countries, each with its unique quirks and road systems? It&#8217;s like trying to solve a Rubik&#8217;s cube blindfolded. But with a coach tour, all that planning is taken care of. You get to soak it all up without any of the &#8220;left or right at the next roundabout?&#8221; tension. Even better, you don\u2019t have to worry about parking. Your driver will drop you off and pick you up in a central location, so you don\u2019t have to park miles away and haul your bags around.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travelling-with-trafalgar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>6 of the biggest misconceptions people have about travelling with Trafalgar<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-5-no-more-awkward-car-rental-encounters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. No more awkward car rental encounters<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Let&#8217;s face it, no one enjoys the car rental part of a road trip holiday. From the hard sell on the insurance to hidden fees, it\u2019s as fun as a trip to the dentist. But when you go by coach, you can avoid that whole awkward conversation. No insurance chat, no hefty price tags, and no worry about scratching the rental&#8217;s shiny paint job. Just pure, unadulterated travel joy out on the open road.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/benefits-travelling-small-group-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>6 benefits of travelling on a small group tour<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><p><div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper insta-grid\"><div class=\"ose-instagram-feed ose-uid-f09af941e1a008e4dc1e899877d91bc7 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"InstagramFeed\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600px\" width=\"550px\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"550\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background-color: white; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfZT-3aMnR4\/embed\">Fetching content<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-6-you-still-get-to-experience-all-the-hidden-gems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. You still get to experience all the hidden gems<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>You might think you\u2019ll miss out on all the off-the-beaten-track treasures if you go by coach. But with Trafalgar, that\u2019s what we do best! Your Travel Director and Local Specialists take pleasure in uncovering the hidden gems with our guests and you\u2019ll get the insider scoop on all the charming villages, ancient castles, secret waterfalls, and superb restaurants that Google Maps might miss. You\u2019ll even get to meet the locals along the way and dine on authentic cuisine in their homes with our famous Be My Guest experiences. You don\u2019t get that in a car rental!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/central-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet the 8 locals who bring our Central Europe tours to life<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-7-safety-first\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Safety first<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Coaches are far safer and more reliable than cars. In fact, you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11524-017-0222-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">66 times<\/a> more likely to die in a car than a coach. Our experienced and professional drivers and well-maintained vehicles will keep you safer on the roads, so you can have peace of mind on your travels.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/coach-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Why coach travel is the safest way to tour<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><p><div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper insta-grid\"><div class=\"ose-instagram-feed ose-uid-35453a349980b21c65d3aa412514b102 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"InstagramFeed\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600px\" width=\"550px\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"550\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background-color: white; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CTFYPsSN6et\/embed\">Fetching content<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 id=\"h-8-keeping-it-green\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Keeping it green<\/strong><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Europe is famed for its beautiful landscapes, from the evergreen forests to the dazzling lakes and snowy Alps. If you want to help preserve these landscapes, you can start by traveling by coach. They emit far less carbon per passenger than gas-guzzling cars, and Trafalgar is also investing in low-emission coaches as part of our commitment to the five-year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-gb\/about-us\/make-travel-matter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How We Tread Right sustainability strategy<\/a>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/car-coach-reduce-co2-emissions-travelling-trafalgar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>How to reduce CO2 emissions by travelling with Trafalgar<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>All in all, coaches are the more relaxing, cost-effective and greener way to go, and the best way to experience the journey, not just the destination, on your European roadtrip.\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><em>Are you planning to travel by coach on your dream European road trip? 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