Travel by car in Europe: What do you need to know and what to prepare for? What documents do you need to take with you, possible routes, distances, fuel prices and power on the road, where is it better to stop for the night? Features of car drive in some European countries, for which you can get a fine, says Eurotraveler.
But whether to go on our own to travel around Europe – such a thought today comes to mind to the increasing number of tourists. And most often it is implied precisely A trip to a car.
After all, a personal, as well as a rented (to a lower, though degree) vehicle can create Many opportunities In the sense of examining the attractions.
And it consumes so little – in ideal or close conditions – money. In comparison, of course, with all other ways of moving over long distances – we do not count a bicycle and legs for obvious reasons!
Such considerations made many rethink their own views. And therefore, not only citizens with a small level of income are sent by car to Europe today. But also quite Wealthy peoplewho may well afford to spend money on a plane …
The main reason for this trend, however, is still economic. After all, if the family has at least one child, the car travele is financially more justified than a flight on an airplane.
Yes, this is strong longer in time and tedious In the sense of labor costs. But on the way to the goal, you will see not only the terminals of airports, insolent taxi drivers and Duty Fri Chop. As well as small villages and large cities, locks, amazing landscapes, which you will never be specially gathering.
Again, to bring from the Czech Republic (Poland, Germany, France, Italy – choose yourself) in the case of traveling to the car will turn out a lot Most interesting. Starting from souvenirs and original products and far from ending with cosmetics, jewelry, clothes.
In general, in the fact it turns out a lot in one. And you will have to pay no more – even though gasoline and diesel fuel in Europe are roads!
We agree that the rental of a car in the sense of opening new places is also a way out. Moreover, in some cases, its cost and conditions are quite acceptable!
But traveling on your own is still cheaper, because you will have to pay only for fuel (let Kilometer and more). In addition, we are not too afraid to scratch the bumper or mirror – to decide to repair or “leave like that” you, not the lessor.
Almost certainly, the salon will be much more spacious – rarely someone goes on a long way on a small car!
Documents
To go to Western Europe on its own car, it will take very little. In addition to desire, of course. Namely:
1. Driving ID (WU) or Law. The national ones will also be brought. Many people run to order international before the trip, but This is already a re -relief.
The police can stop (if you are a neat driver, then this is almost from the category of science fiction – except that there will be a number of raid) and even ask what kind of plastic it is for them.
Mention Vienna Convention Usually it takes off all questions. For insurance, you can read about this document, for example, on Wikipedia. And even print (better – in English – it is understood almost everywhere in Europe). If you do not feel sorry for the paper that is now the road …
2. Do not forget to arrange a “green card”, in the common people “Grinkart” – insurance for a car in case of an accident. This policy is insured only by the driver’s responsibility in the event of an accident through his fault, damage to his own car He does not cover.
On the border, it is checked in a living order and even watch reality in the database. Therefore, counting on “maybe I slip through” in this case you should not.
3. At the entrance to Latvia, border guards often ask for show them a real diagnostic card. What do they hope to find out with her? Only the fact that your machine is technically working and should not create problems in itself.
4. Tourist medical insurance for all traveling. They usually ask about her, but they are asked to show – rarely.
But on a long trip, such a piece of paper may be very useful. And you can arrange it in contrast to the “green card” via the Internet. And then show right on the screen of the smartphone (this is enough!).
Possible routes
Everyone, of course, chooses his path. However, the most common trips through Belarus to Poland and further. However, there may be exceptions-it is more convenient for someone to go through the Baltic states. There are those who are decided on a flank maneuver with a ferry from Finnish Helsinki to Sweden or Germany.
Even on the May holidays, not to mention the New Year, border crossings between Belarus and Poland (once) stood a “stake”. And her intersection sometimes took from 10 hours.
The stream of cars from Moscow alone at border crossings to Europe at times was such that it became incomprehensible how they would all fit there)
Many examined Poland: they went to Warsaw, Krakow, Gdank. Moreover, the size of the country allows you to arrange a real trip. And to see in Poland by car – there is something!
By the way, this country is one of the most inexpensive in Europe. And further It will only be worse – In the sense of gasoline price and everything else.
In any case, Warsaw and the surroundings need to be seen. Moreover, this is a large transit point on the way, where many stop for the night. The prices are different, but Find the hotel (motel) for 50-70 euros per day for the whole family (2+2)-not a problem!
Of those that are personally tested and located on the highway without reaching Warsaw:
Model about modest 2* – Goscinny Gaj. The staff is friendly, understands Polish and English, does not understand Russian. Money for placement is taken reasonable. Breakfasts are very abundant, but what you will not – they will pack with them.
Hotel Kamiza in Tsushkava considers himself a more elite institution: more expensive and feed more modest. There are no problems with maintenance and cleanliness in the rooms. The beds are soft: you lie after a long trip – you will cut off right away!
West or south
Travelers travel from Poland by car to Germany (majority) and further to the Netherlands, Belgium, France. Or make a turn from Poland south: to the Czech Republic and Austria.
The first beckons Prague and locks, the second – by vein and ski resorts. Naturally, Austria is more expensive – 30 percent!
And, although a completely long journey through European countries on a personal car is still practiced today, other tourists get to Italy and Spain.
Today, northerners are also found there. But more and more – Norwegians, sometimes – Baltic states.
“Middle” abroad
From St. Petersburg and Moscow once many went to a car in Tallinn. And for the joy of meeting with a well -groomed Middle Ages, they paid many hours of expectation on a border crossing in Narva.
And the entire North-Western region of Russia used any excuse several years ago to go by car to Finland. To unwind, “roll a visa” or buy something useful in everyday life.
There were those who went on a ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. And further: to Copenhagen and Germany. There are those who want to see the wild beauty of Norway. And are able to get to Nordkp.
It is clear that for the first time the car vestist feels in Europe not too confident. If you go to Finland to a car for a brief shopping, it still turns out anything: today I drove and immediately went into the same crowd, then plan and make a trip to several countries Much harder.
Practical advice
The route of movement must be worked out in advance. And download a fresh card to a smartphone navigator. And better – in all available smartphones and navigators, for insurance.
If there is an opportunity, download and different navigators – they happen to be confused.
To go somewhere to look at the “oh” lake, but it is worth it to foresee it if possible. In fact, drawing up a route is a very exciting activity, a kind of virtual journey when you look forward to pleasure ahead of time.
We are interested in in advance how much travel costs on paid roads. Since in some countries in Europe you have to pay for this pleasure, and a lot. So far, fortunately, not everywhere: in Germany, for example, they do not take money for travel to high -speed autobahns from foreigners.
In Poland, the highways are paid for trucks. And cars – let them go completely free at speeds up to 140 km/h!
You can ride good highways in Finland and Estonia for free. But if you inadvertently exceed the speed by a miserable 3-5 km/h-catch a fine. In the Czech Republic and Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia We need a vignette.
And do not think that it will work out to slip-“I’m in transit, just half an hour”-the local police already filled her hand on the fishing for such dodes
There are many cameras. And it’s easier to follow the rules than to always expect a surprise. However, separate Navigators warn About stationary cameras. And you can hardly find mobile “tripods” in Europe.
The DVR must also be in the presence – this is not tired of proved to the police in their own language that you have nothing to do with it, “the one is in the dark machine” to blame. In France, for example, they stubbornly do not understand English. And the Czechs are not strong in this.
Emergency triangle, The vile reflective vesta fire extinguisher and (preferably) a full -size reserve – should be in the car.
Not because it requires traffic rules. And not because the fines in Europe are “oh how high”. And to a little protect yourself In the event of a forced stop-somewhere on an autobahn in Germany.
Tool
It would be nice to stock up and a good balloon key – this is the one that turns off the bolts on the wheels. They are at 17 or 19 heads. The full -time “span”, which are equipped with all cars during sale, may suddenly refuse at the most inopportune moment.
Well, for example, he will decide that the bolts are already very tight and “licks” all faces – as a result, instead of a hexagon, such an uneven oval is obtained. Who no longer unscrews anything. And the wheel, respectively, cannot be changed.
And where to call – you do not know. And do not remember anything but NIMIT FERSTEEN from the school course. In general, the situation due to a defective instrument may develop very unpleasant.
The same opera is often a standard jack. He may raise, but, for example, he will not hold your car. Do you need it? Especially when the wheel is removed and you pick up the spare wheel?
In general, everything is a successful car travel to Europe! “Praemonitus praemunitus”, “who is warned is armed,” as the Romans said, going on long campaigns.
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