What should I consider for my roadtrip through Europe?

Make sure to bring the following:

Travel documents

  • Hotel vouchers, ferry tickets, or other pre-booked tickets (print these from your booking page if booked via Sembo).

Personal and vehicle documents

  • Passport for all travelers in the car.

  • Original car registration documents.

  • Driver’s license.

  • Photocopies of passports, driver’s license, and credit card (helps if you lose them).

  • Green insurance card (proof of motor insurance, available from your insurance company).

  • Car manual.

Insurance and health

  • Standby phone number for your insurance company and SOS in case of an accident.

  • If you are an EU citizen: a European Health Insurance Card is useful for accessing emergency care in EU countries and Switzerland.

Safety equipment (compulsory in some countries)

  • Reflective vest (to wear if leaving the car on a busy road).

  • First aid kit.

  • Extra bulbs.

  • Fire extinguisher

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