Many people like to combine a holiday with driving, especially if you live in Western Australia, where there is so much to see and do. The long distance means having the right vehicle, and if you are not absolutely sure that your car is ideal, consider renting for the duration of the trip. It might be that you are planning to visit long lost friends, or you have decided to take the family on a special break in the summer, whatever the reason, planning the trip is a wise thing to do, as any potential problems will become evident during the planning process.

Hire the Perfect Vehicle

Long journeys demand a level of comfort, and by renting something suitable, the trip will be so much more enjoyable. If you are in Western Australia, AceRent have an extensive range of top notch vehicles, and all at affordable prices. If there are more than six people travelling, you might want to hire a minivan, or perhaps an SUV, which can comfortably seat 6. Your choice of vehicle also depends on whether you will be spending long periods on the road, so consider your options and hire something suitable for longer journeys.

Plan your Route

If you are familiar with the route, all well and good, but if it is a holiday and you are not from the region, it is essential to plan your route. A reputable car hire company would have a wealth of knowledge about local attractions and could help you plan the ideal schedule. If you are travelling in a group you could ask someone to be your navigator, although with a GPS device fitted to the car, you can simply enter in your destination, and the Sat Nav will do the rest. Make sure there are adequate fuelling stations along the way, and if you are planning on going anywhere remote, take some water and perhaps an extra flashlight.

Have Fun in the Car

Long journeys can be lightened by playing some games, or perhaps singing along to your favourite tracks on the DVD player, and if you can find some interesting places to stop on the way, it will break the journey up, and give people a chance to stretch their legs.

Share the Driving

This is a good idea on long journeys, just make sure you inform the hire company of all the drivers’ details, and by dividing the driving, everyone will be relaxed and not stressed from being at the wheel for too long. The longer the journey, the more necessary it is to switch drivers, unless of course, you plan to stop for long periods, when the driver can rest.

Remember to Eat

There will always be nice places to stop and enjoy the local cuisine, and why not take the opportunity to sample the local hospitality? If time is of the essence, then prepare some sandwiches and coffee, and give the driver a rest sometimes.

Following all of the above will ensure that the trip is a memorable experience for all, and with the right car, comfort will be more than adequate.