These are perhaps the most important items on this travel packing list. Make sure you download them before you leave, because even in densely populated Europe, you will definitely lose cellular access at some point on the road. Either paper maps or a good GPS with all the maps you need on it for your itinerary.Just don’t put them in your carry-on bag for the plane.Īn AUX cable to connect your phone to the car’s audio system, even if the car doesn’t have a wireless connection.Ī USB cord in order to connect your phone to a power bank or the car.Īn ice scraper and gloves if you’re travelling during the winter.
After all, you can’t choose where to have an accident.Ī screwdriver, some pliers and a wrench. Roadside assistance services are generally pretty good in Western Europe, but this is still a must.
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You will need to get it in the country your driver’s license was issued from (for instructions on how to get one in the United States, click here.) Careful: even if the country itself doesn’t require an International Driving Permit, individual car rental companies may.Ī copy of your car insurance policy and important contact numbers.Ī roadside emergency kit: Two light sticks, a reflective vest (mandatory in some countries), a battery booster cable, an emergency rain poncho, a whistle, a tire pressure gauge, a warning triangle and a window breaker. You just need to fill out an application. American driver’s licenses are recognized by many European countries others require an International Driving Permit in addition.
Your license and registration, or proof of registration and insurance if it’s a rental. This road trip list is pretty exhaustive so depending on what kind of car you have, some of these things might not be necessary for you.
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