Why travel by car for your ski holiday?

Travel at your own speed and opt for a self-drive skiing or snowboarding holiday. Make the mountains your own by sightseeing from airport to accommodation - stop and take in the views, pause in local towns and villages for a bite to eat, spot the wildlife as you meander along.

  • Pack as much as you like – no need to worry about ski carriage or packing that extra ski jacket
  • You decide the pace – set off a day earlier and enjoy the journey at your own speed
  • Freedom and flexibility – get off the beaten track and make some stops along the way
  • Comfort and privacy – enjoy the journey with your close friends and family
  • Extra ski day – arrive in time to drop your bags at your accommodation and go skiing on your first day- you could even do the same on your final day!
  • We can offer a self-drive option to any of our resorts in Europe
  • The ferry crossing from Dover to Calais is included in your holiday booking

Majority of our guests will choose to drive to France due to it's close proximity to England. However for example, if you are living in Austria and want to head to Italy for your winter holiday, we can make that happen.

Please check the UK Government website to confirm all travel requirements for driving in Europe. 

Please also note the following is required equipment for driving in Europe:

  • Reflective jackets (there must be one for each passenger and be kept within the cabin of the car)
  • Warning triangle (compulsory in most countries)
  • Headlamp beam deflectors (depending on your car, you’ll either need deflector stickers or have to adjust the beam manually)
  • Safety helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers of motorcyclists and moped users
  • UK car sticker
  • First aid kit (compulsory in Austria, France and Germany)

Call to book

Our Ski Specialists are ready to help you plan and book your holiday today

02045388944

Accommodation options with parking:

Self-drive ski holidays FAQ's

To book self-drive, you must call to book on 01483 319 558.

It depends on which date you travel and the type and time of your channel crossing.

Holiday Autos work with partners including Avis, Alamo, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, National, Thrifty and Budget to offers competitively priced car hire and a high level of service for all its customers. Cars can be rented at all our arrival airports for the duration of your holiday and are also available in some of our major resorts, enabling you to hire for shorter periods, to explore the local area and perhaps ski further afield. Booking your car hire is easy, just choose the pick-up point, dates and car you require from the selection shown for an instant quote. You can choose the insurance package that is right for you and select any extras such as baby seats, snow chains, etc. For more information please click below or call 0871 472 5229 and quote ref xingh1. Please note Inghams acts only as agent for the Provider in respect of all “Holiday Autos” services. Your contract will be with Holiday Autos to whom payment will be made. Documentation will be sent to you by Holiday Autos.

Getting to resort

Train - with resorts across many European destinations reachable by train, travelling to your ski holiday this way is relaxing, easy and offers plenty of room for your legs and also your luggage. Offering a multitude of train journeys to our customers is also a part of our vision for the future, a more planet friendly way of travel. 

Plane - flying from airports across the whole of the UK, we are sure that you will be able to find a plane journey that works best for your ski holiday. Not only to destinations across Europe but also Canada, including some of their world-famous resorts. 

Car - this can be the prefect option for any ski holiday when wanting to travel at your own pace, take additional luggage or create your own journey that suits travelling with small children. With many our our resorts reachable by car and offering on-site parking at accommodation, it is a great option. 

Why book your ski holiday with Inghams

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    Quality over quantity — 90 years creating the best, handpicked holidays just for you.

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