Choose The Right Fly Drive Holiday

What is a Fly Drive Holiday?

Fly drive holidays can be described as vacations where you reach a preferred destination by flight and take up a car you will be self driving around the region. You travel by car to visit places of interest and at the end of your vacation duration, you return the car at the airport from where you picked it up and fly back home. Fly drive holidays are therefore referred to as multi-centre holidays, road trip holidays or self drive holidays.

One fly drive holiday variant is when you pick up your car at one airport, say Las Vegas, drive around to various places in and around and return your car at the Los Angeles airport to fly back home from there. This kind of a flight arrangement is known as the “Open Jaw” flight. This option is more expensive as a huge drop fee is charged by the car companies.

Interestingly, it is possible to link mini fly drive series together. For instance, you can reach Las Vegas and drive around in the car, return the car back at the Las Vegas airport, fly to another destination say California, take another car there and drive around before taking the flight from there back home.

Different methods of arranging a fly drive

There are many different fly drive options you can choose from. For instance, there are companies that provide a comprehensive fly drive package. The money you pay includes your flight bookings, car hire as well as accommodation for the route you choose. As you choose this package, it is important to ensure the amount is all inclusive which means the car insurance as well as local taxes are taken into account. Before booking your package, have a detailed discussion with the agent and ask him to spell out everything that is included. Here it is possible to buy routes that are pre-determined or chart out your own customized routes.

Alternately, you can book a simple fly drive package which includes your flight tickets and car hire. Here you will have to determine the route you take and make your own accommodation arrangements. It is advisable pre-booking your accommodation and travelling with the pre-purchase vouchers.

Another option is to go in for an independent fly drive. Here, without the help of a booking company or agent, you can book your own flights, your own accommodation and car hire. This is quite easy today as you can make most of your bookings in advance on the Internet.

Tips on choosing your fly drive holidays

You can plan well in advance the route you will be taking and the distance you will cover in a day with the help of travel brochures. It is important to research well before deciding on the route as some of the suggested routes may actually end up with just driving and nothing much to see. It is a good idea splitting the drive and stopping over at a location that feels right.

Set a realistic figure for the number of miles you can travel per day. This way you can enjoy places that are interesting and attractive without any pressure of travelling on. A flexible plan is highly recommended for enhanced enjoyment. Deciding on places where you will have your meals and also start early to adjust timings so you can reach a comfortable spot for the night break.

Another important aspect is to choose the right hire car. Ensure the vehicle you choose is comfortable and do not get pressurized by salesmen to choose an upgraded car for no reason. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly before picking it and notify them of any existing damage.

The most important tip is to sit in the car for a while and going through the controls to get used it. Never be impulsive and drive away immediately on your adventure. Take the help of the car hire agency to get familiar with various controls such as wipers, indicators and gears. Ensure you also work out the insurance deals and other aspects before driving off to avoid any last minute hassles.

Follow these few tips to ensure your fly drive holiday, whether with family, friends on even alone is most enjoyable and satisfying.