Despite dramatically increased fuel prices, the car looks to be the most popular transport vehicle for Europe’s summer travellers. To make it easier for the 55% who plan to travel by car, have been ranked 33 European countries according to 24 unique factors to find the best countries for road trips – where Sweden is in sixth place.
New international studies show that 55% of travellers plan to take the car during the holidays this year, and 35 % plan to fly. Searches for rental cars in Europe have increased sharply compared with the same period in 2019. In the first ten days of July, there will be an increase of about 98% in Europe, and in Sweden the increase is about 99% during the same period. With this index for road trips 2022, travellers can get help and knowledge to more easily plan their road trips, where 33 countries in Europe have been ranked according to 24 unique factors.
– Traveling by car this year is a trend we see evidence of as searches for rental cars has increased by about 98%. Nor is it so strange that it is so, as a road trip is a flexible, comfortable and relatively price-conscious way to travel. To make it easier for those who plan their trip by car, we have therefore analyzed 33 European countries and rated them according to factors such as Weather, Comfort & Infrastructure, Camping holidays, Price, Traffic & Sustainability, Rental car and Nature & Attractions. On the overall list of the best countries for road trips, Sweden comes in sixth place. The country shines strongest in the ranking when it comes to road safety
where only Norway has fewer car accidents per 100,000 inhabitants. On the top list of countries with the best conditions for driving a car sustainably, Sweden pinches seventh place.
Best road trip destination 2022 – Germany
Germany took first place with high marks, especially in the categories Comfort & Infrastructure, Nature & Attractions, with a large number of charging stations for electric vehicles and fewer car accidents per 100,000 inhabitants than most other countries.
Most sustainable – the Netherlands
68% of travellers state that their summer plans have been influenced by a sustainability perspective. According to the index for road trips 2022, the Netherlands is the best destination for a sustainable road trip. They have more charging stations for electric vehicles and fewer cars per inhabitant than most other countries that have been analyzed. Iceland and Estonia are in second and third place respectively due to low air pollution and the number of traffic jams.
– Sustainable road trips are not only kinder to the environment, but also the holiday budget. Travelling with an electric car costs significantly less than other fuels and can be a nice way to discover new places. For those who do not own an electric or electric hybrid car themselves, you can always see and compare price differences for electric hybrid and electric cars at car rental companies.
Top 10 European road trip countries 2022:
- Germany
- Spain
- Latvia
- Cyprus
- France
- Sweden
- Portugal
- Estonia
- Italy
- Switzerland
Top 10 countries for a sustainable road trip 2022:
- Netherlands
- Iceland
- Estonia
- Norway
- Latvia
- Finland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Portugal
- Austria
