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Driving in Europe europeforvisitors.com
From Europe for Visitors: Information and links on trip planning, car rentals, short-term leases, traffic laws, International Driving Permits, and more.

Rental-Car Insurance europeforvisitors.com
Do you need liability insurance in Europe? Should you pay extra for a Collision Damage Waiver, or can you rely on your credit card's free coverage?

Short-Term Car Leasing europeforvisitors.com
If you'll be driving in Europe for 21 days or longer, you can save money and avoid insurance hassles with a leased Renault or Peugeot.

Car or Train? europeforvisitors.com
Should you tour Europe on four wheels or ride the rails? Use this quiz and related resources to make a wise decision.

International Driving Permit europeforvisitors.com
The IDP is an official document that certifies the validity of your home driver's license in 150 countries. (But beware of so-called "International Driver's License" scams.)

General Comments on the European Traffic Code
The interface may be more confusing than a Parisian roundabout, but be patient--and scroll down for links to pages on traffic signs.

Moto Europa
Erick Bredesen's Moto Europa is a guidebook for car, van, motorhome, and motorcycle travelers. The Web version of the book is geared toward U.S. drivers, but other non-Europeans will also find it helpful.

Motorcycling

Beach's Motorcycle Adventures
This company has 28 years of experience in conducting Alpine motorcycle tours. It also offers motorcycle rentals in several European countries.

Maps/Route Planners

ViaMichelin
Use the "Driving Directions" form to plan your trip, or request an online map from the ViaMichelin database.

Other Driving Pages

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Need a car in Europe?

Auto Europe guarantees the lowest rental rates for standard cars, sports cars, SUVs, luxury cars, chauffered sedans, and RVs. Its Web site also has driving information for 38 countries.

If you live outside the EU, a tax-free Renault or Peugeot tourist lease can be cheaper than renting. Minimum driver age is 18, there' s no upper age limit, and rates include insurance. See: Short-term car leasing.


European train

Traveling by train?
Rail Europe has schedules, maps, and guides for 50+ European railroads. (Residents of North and Central America can buy tickets and rail passes online.)


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