New Study Reveals The Top Driving And Car Hire Destinations For UK Holiday Makers

With independent travel increasing year on year, more destinations are accessible to exploration by British holiday makers. Car hire is an essential aspect of independent travel for many, with 1 in 5 (9.3 million) British holiday makers hiring a car to venture into their chosen location. The recently published World Driving Survey details the habits and perceptions of British drivers abroad; highlighting the best and worst of the holiday driving experience at locations throughout the world.
The survey shows that in general, Northern Europe and North America are seen as the safest and most enjoyable car hire and driving experiences. Perhaps unsurprisingly, France is the most visited destination for UK drivers closely followed by Spain and the USA. For driving experience, North America tops the list of preferences with the USA and Canada taking first and second positions respectively.
The World Driving Survey also provides an insight into the perception of British drivers abroad and informs those who are considering car hire as part of their holiday what to expect from their chosen destination. Existing resources such as the advice available from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can be considered quite general and the new study provides perceptions and opinions directly from visitors themselves on what to expect of the driving culture of your chosen destination.
With driving abroad becoming increasingly popular with UK holiday makers and the overall trend for independent holidays continuing to grow, it is interesting to view the popularity, preferences and perceptions of British drivers abroad in order to inform and educate holiday drivers of what to expect when their plane lands and doors to the car rental lot open!
Martin McAllister is an online freelance journalist. He lives in West Lothian, Scotland and is interested in travelling.