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Planning The Perfect Road Trip 2025

Ready for the perfect road trip 2025? Whether exploring the UK’s stunning routes like the North Coast 500 or venturing to the EU, hirefleet has you covered with people carrier hire. Choose from 6-seater van hire, 7-seater van hire, or 9-seater van hire for your group, and get expert tips on routes, packing, and budgeting. Hire a people carrier today and start planning your perfect adventure!

A 2025 road trip is the ultimate way to explore the UK, or venture into the EU with the freedom to roam at your own pace. When it comes to group travel, hirefleet makes it easy with people carrier hire, offering 6-seater van hire, 7-seater van hire, and 9-seater van hire to suit your crew. Whether you’re looking to hire a people carrier for a family getaway or need a people carrier for a mates’ adventure, this guide has you covered for an epic UK or UK-to-EU road trip. Let’s plan your perfect trip!

Why a UK Road Trip in 2025?

The UK’s diverse landscapes, from Scotland’s wild shores to Wales’ serene valleys are best explored by road. With hirefleet, you can hire a people carrier like our 6 seater van hire or 7-seater van hire for family road trips or opt for a 9-seater van hire for larger groups, skipping crowded trains for a custom adventure. In 2025, new events, better roads, and seasonal highlights make it the year to travel locally or across the Channel. 

Step 1: Design The Perfect Road Trip

Your route shapes the journey. Here are four UK classics for 2025, with hirefleet vehicle picks:

  • The North Coast 500 (Scotland)A 516-mile loop from Inverness, showcasing cliffs and distilleries like Glenmorangie, hirefleets people carrier hire is perfect for small to large groups, while a 4x4 pickup hire tackles rugged roads for the adventurous.

  • The Jurassic Coast (England)This 95-mile stretch from Exmouth to Studland Bay offers Durdle Door and fossil hunting. Hire a people carrier from hirefleet for family beach trips, or choose a small van hire for solo explorers.

  • Snowdonia to Anglesey (Wales)Mountains to coast, from Snowdonia’s peaks to Anglesey’s shores. A people carrier for hire from hirefleet fits larger groups comfortably.

Pick your path, hirefleet’s people carrier hire ensures group travel is a breeze. Our people carrier rental service is located just 3 miles from the A1(M) - J34 Blyth Service, perfect to service the following areas:

Bawtry

Doncaster

Sheffield

Retford

Rotherham

Worksop

Gainsborough

Pontefract

Scunthorpe

Mansfield

Goole

Chesterfield

Taking Your Road Trip from the UK to the EU

Ready to go further? Extend your 2025 trip to the EU:

Route: Dover to Calais and Beyond

Cross via ferry (P&O, DFDS, from £50) or Eurotunnel (from £80) from Dover to Calais. Drive to Bruges (1.5 hours) for canals, Paris (3 hours) for culture, or Normandy (2 hours) for beaches. Extend to the Alps or Tuscany if time permits, (pricing may be subject to change*).

Essentials For UK To EU Road Trip

Paperwork: Confirm EU travel insurance with hirefleet. You’ll need a UK sticker, Green Card, and licence. An ETIAS visa waiver (£7, valid 3 years) may apply.

Kit: Breathalyser, high-vis vests, and warning triangle (France mandatory).

Tolls: £20-£50 for French autoroutes, use a toll tag or card.

Tips: Book ferries early (hourly Dover-Calais), drive on the right, and note EU speed limits (e.g., 130 kph France). hirefleet’s sat nav-equipped people carrier rentals keep you on track.

With people carrier hire from hirefleet, your UK-to-EU adventure is sorted.

Step 2: Pick the Perfect Season

  • Spring (March-May): Bluebells in the Cotswolds or quiet French vineyards
  • Summer (June-August): Cornish beaches or Italian rivieras.
  • Autumn (September-November): Golden Dales or Bavarian forests. 
  • Winter (December-February): Snowy Highlands or Swiss slopes. 

Sync with 2025 events, Oktoberfest (September) or Hogmanay (December), via VisitBritain or EU sites.

Step 3: Pack for Every Scenario

  • Navigation: Satnav or offline maps (OS Maps) for UK and EU signal gaps.
  • Food: Sausage rolls, tea, plus EU treats like croissants. 
  • Clothing: Waterproofs, thermals, boots for UK rain or Alpine chill. 
  • Van Kit: Spare tyre (hirefleet standard), torch, first-aid, EU gear (vests).
  • Fun: Playlist, podcasts, or games.

Step 4: Plan Epic Stops

  • UK Highlights: Loch Lomond, Stonehenge, or Whitby fish and chips. 
  • EU Gems: Bruges’ streets, Mont Saint-Michel, or Lake Garda. 
  • Sleepovers: UK campsites (Dartmoor) or EU gîtes. 

Step 5: Choose Your hirefleet Ride

Browse our entire fleet, EU-ready options available.

Step 6: Budget Like a Pro

  • Fuel: Small van hire saves cash, only opt for the space you need.
  • Stays: UK wild camping or EU hostels.
  • Food: UK picnics or EU markets. 
  • Extras: UK tolls (£2-£5), EU tolls (£20-£50), ferry/Eurotunnel (£50-£80), (prices subject to change*).

Step 7: Master the Road

  • Prep: Check tyres; hirefleet vehicles are ready to go on pickup.
  • Rules: UK: 70 mph motorways; EU: varies (e.g., 130 kph France). Watch for clean air zones.
  • Safety: Sheep in Wales, deer in Germany, slow down.

Your 2025 Road Trip Awaits with hirefleet

From Scotland’s North Coast 500 with hirefleet’s people carrier hire to Paris, 2025 is your year to explore. Your group’s journey is comfortable and hassle-free. The beauty of hirefleets self drive van hire is you can pick up your rental and hit the road on your own terms, whether you're looking for the perfect road trip in the UK or are seeking an EU adventure. Ready to hit the road?

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