Practical guides for planning European road trips: real toll costs, scenic routes, hotels with the best value for money and seasonal tips.
Practical guides · 2026
Which motorways are still tolled after the 2020–2024 liberalisations, when the free national alternatives are worth it, and how to choose the payment system (Via-T, Bip&Drive, ViaVerde) for 2026. With concrete per-segment savings.
Routes · France
Route Napoléon, Route des Grandes Alpes, Côte d’Opale, Alsace Wine Route and the Tarn Gorges. Must-see stops, charming villages and small hotels worth the detour.
Routes · Alps
When to leave, which passes to choose, a proven 8-day itinerary, recommended hotels by area and how to dodge the French «black Saturdays».