We do not want to convince you that traveling by car is the best vacation you can have, but it is certainly not the worst. By balancing the advantages and disadvantages that we have considered the most important, you will able to decide for yourself if it is the kind of vacation that you want and that you would enjoy.

If you are traveling in Pakistan, you can rent a car in Lahore from Carlay Car Rental. It is a well-known dar rental firm.

When we refer to vacation by car, we discuss the roads. For example, if you have reserved a hotel for 7 days and the only goal of driving is to take you there in a time as short as possible can hardly be called a vacation by car.

BENEFITS

Stop where you want / You can change your mind

Did you see a sign to a tourist attraction you didn’t know about? When you are in your own car, you can decide in a few seconds whether to stop or not. Did you find out that it was raining tomorrow in the area you were supposed to reach? You can change the route. An example would be bus trips where stops are scheduled and limited in time.

Convenience

In the car, you can stay dressed as you want, you can control the temperature, the volume of the noise, etc. I hope you never catch a 4-5-6 hour flight with a restless child all the way.

You can have more luggage

Compared to public transport, you can take your dog, piglet, scooter, or whatever you know would make your vacation more enjoyable without paying extra or worrying about their safety. If you do not take your refrigerator and washing machine in the trunk, the cost of fuel you will pay extra is insignificant.

Better landscapes

No existing means of public transport will choose a longer but more picturesque route if this is not reflected in the price you pay. Really beautiful scenery is off the highways. Also, the “real world” is far from the most cosmopolitan cities, and by choosing lesser-known routes, you can discover how the people in that area really live, and you can find out the truth behind the photos on Facebook.

Relaxation

The right combination of weather, road, music, or company can bring you into a state of relaxation sister with meditation, and that can help you see the world with different eyes.

DISADVANTAGE

It’s not the fastest option

As I said, if the main goal is to get from A to B as fast as possible, you can also use public transport with confidence, especially if the distances are long. If you have llimited time and need to be in a certain place at a certain time (for example, a route that would involve crossing with a ferry at a fixed time) it is ok to take a margin of at least 30min compared to what the applications indicate real-time navigation like Waze or Google Maps. It’s not good if you keep an eye on your watch when you’re on a car vacation.

It’s more expensive

The lengthier the distance, the higher the cost you pay in addition to public transportation. In addition to fuel, there are also tolls, parking, or even fines.

Unforeseen costs

The fact that you leave by car for a few thousand km requires some investigations and preparations (so expenses) that you could probably postpone for a few more months.

Time lost in traffic

Whatever roads you go on, you will inevitably get stuck. Whether it’s rush hour and normal, whether it’s accidents or other disasters, you should expect them and not consider them unforeseen. It happens; you can’t control them, what you can’t control can’t touch you 🙂

Time spent planning

If you go by plane or train, the only trouble is about buying the ticket and how to get to the airport/train station. By car, the story is a little different, and you have to waste some time finding the ideal route (especially if you want to link certain destinations). If you rely only on direct GPS directions from A to B, most likely, the road will only be on the highway and will be a journey rather than a vacation.