Self-Drive Holidays and Tours

Take the wheel on the roads less travelled

Fly-drive, or self-drive, holidays are a liberating, flexible and cost-effective way to discover a destination at your own pace. Choose from a range of itineraries – from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, via the Garden Route, or meandering in a motorhome around Australia – whatever appeals to you, our team of specialists means your holiday will be carefully planned so you can see the highlights of each country without spending too much time in the car.

In order to ensure that our fly-drive travellers benefit from the highest standards of reliability, service and support, Cox & Kings works with internationally renowned car hire companies, which all offer 24-hour helplines, SOS emergency services and more.

Benefits of self-drive holidays

Flexibility: you’re in the driver’s seat, meaning you choose the route, dictate the pace, and can take detours or rest as you wish

Scenic routes: navigate iconic highways as well as the roads less travelled for jaw-dropping scenery and access to nature

24/7 support: although you’re behind the wheel, we remain on hand to assist at any point during your journey

Cost effective: exploring by hire car or your own vehicle often lets you save on transfers, driver-guides and internal flights

Self-drive tours and holidays

Europe self-drive tours and holidays

Some of the most scenic drives lie right on your doorstep. A self-drive holiday in Europe can be a cost-effective, flexible way to explore the continent, especially the sun-kissed Mediterranean. Italy is a particular favourite, whether you revel in the romantic scenery of the Amalfi Coast or navigate less-visited regions such as Basilicata and Emilia-Romagna. In Spain, you can journey between the heritage treasures of the south, staying in historic buildings-turned-hotels; or discover the wine regions and medieval castles of the north.

Latin America self-drive tours and holidays

From the grandeur of the mountains to the greenery of the rainforest, natural beauty flanks the winding roads of Latin America. So too does history, with colonial-era towns and pre-Columbian sites presenting worthwhile stops throughout. Costa Rica’s compact size and biodiversity means there are wildlife-watching opportunities around every bend, while the plunging gorges and hillside villages of Argentina’s north-west reward road-trippers. In Chile, the Carretera Austral highway takes you through pristine Patagonian landscapes – picture crystalline lakes, snow-capped peaks and sparkling glaciers.

Africa self-drive tours and holidays

Drives in the land of safari promise panoramic nature and roadside wildlife straight out of Born Free. South Africa is especially recommended, with options taking in the leafy Winelands, the attractive coast around the Cape, the scenic Garden Route, and some of the continent’s best Big-Five national parks. Hit the road in Namibia, meanwhile, and you’re treated to views of mountainous dunes, the shipwreck strewn Skeleton coast, and desert-adapted wildlife – from elephants to big cats.