Travel Tips

Taking the kids on holiday? Europcar can help you have a stress-free journey 

Going on holiday in the UK this year? Getting to your destination could mean a long road trip. Here are our top tips for harmonious journeys - for you and the kids.

Stock up on supplies: don't even think about leaving home without drinks, snacks, wet wipes, CDs, paper, pens and pillows.

Think safety and comfort: make sure the kids can see out of the window and that they're sitting in the right seats for their age - you can hire car seats from all Europcar locations.

Play games: old favourites like I-spy and word games are ideal.

Time it right: leave plenty of time for your journey, make lots of stops and consider travelling overnight or planning your trip so that it coincides with naps.

Listen to a story: audio books on CD - especially classics like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Winnie the Pooh - are fun for everyone.

Get some air: keep the car well-ventilated or hire a car with air conditioning so that you can all be comfortable.

Avoid travel sickness: don't eat heavy meals before and during your journey, and stick to plain snacks for the kids. If car sickness is a problem, avoid hand-held computer games - otherwise they're a great way to keep kids entertained.

Go for car hire: when you hire a car with Europcar, you can choose any size of car - including people carriers - and get up to 50% off. You also don't have to worry about:

• cleaning - our cars come fully valeted
• maintenance and roadside assistance
• delivery and collection - we'll deliver and pick up your car for free when you hire for 3 days or more.

Plus, you can get optional extras including additional driver and sat nav.

Book now and get up to 50% off