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Driving in Europe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Driving in Europe

Driving can be an enjoyable and feasible way to see the countryside and smaller cities. As the process of obtaining a driver's licence is a lot harder than in the U.S. or many developing countries, for example, and as there are plenty of alternatives to driving especially in urban areas, those who do drive tend to be confident and comfortable with driving. However, driving culture varies widely between countries. Driving is seldom a good option in cities: one-way streets make navigation difficult, there may be congestion and parking is usually expensive and hard to find. Many cities also impose congestion charges, low-emission zones or other limitations. On the flipside, urban public transport tends to be good, while walking and cycling are serious alternatives in many cities. Many Europe

Driving in Europe Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including:

UnderstandPaperworkEquipmentRenting a carCrossing bordersRules of the roadRoad classificationsRoad conditionsUrban drivingInteractions with the lawCostsBy countrySee also