Hi there. Just read this entire article, very nice! I would also like to road trip across Europe, with my family. I wanted to rent a car for parts of it, and then use the train. I thought originally that it would be nice to pick up in one country and drop in another, but looks like I’ll stick to same countries! Cheers!

We had our own car each time for this trip, yes. But we’ve sold it. Generally if you return / pick up at the same place within the Eu it’s possible. But pick up in France, drop off in Romania….you’ll either be stung big time in costs and insurance or it just won’t be possible.

Hi, can I ask, do you have your own car, as you didn’t mention car hire.. Can you tell me is it possible to hire a car to drive around Europe.. Or is it too hard crossing countries?

Yes, even on this Europe trip, which was EXPENSIVE! It’s still cheaper than being at home and paying a mortgage and bills. 30 pounds per night is very, very low for Europe, nice work! I don’t think there are any in the post above for that price, not even the Airbnbs in Slovenia, it’s just under $40 US. We rarely see that in Europe, sometimes in Romania and Hungary. All of yours are under 11 though, D at 13 is always a 3rd adult now. But I”m still surprised you pulled that off! Well done 🙂