If you really want to get to know Europe, then the best way of doing this is to drive around it – but learn about European auto insurance first. If you are traveling from the United States then the best way to do this is to use a car hire firm. Book the car rental before you go and check with your insurance provider that you have International cover. You may think that car rental company has it all sorted but that is not so. Most of the time the only thing that the rental company will provide is third party which is the same as basic liability insurance, this means that if there should be a collision then you could find yourself with $30,000 costs to replace the hire car.

Check with your insurance provider, not all of them deal in International cover but it is possible to find a policy that will cover your driving in Europe – this may cost around $70 but that is a lot lower than other costs that may occur if something unexpected happens. Make sure that the extra breakdown cover you get includes phone lines operated by people who speak English. If you breakdown in some parts of France then only the police will attend roadside breakdowns, make sure you have a good phrasebook with you. It’s bad enough being stranded with a broken vehicle on your home turf, it’s a lot tougher if you are on foreign soil. .

Driving through Europe should be a fun experience and you will be able to enjoy your vacation a lot more if you are not worried about insurance cover. Settle any insurance worries before you leave home and you should have a really great time.