Our planet has long been surrounded by motorways, and this fact greatly facilitates the longed-for acquaintance with it - you just have to get behind the wheel of a car. The world is changing so rapidly: a little bit more and virtual transport of the future will appear. 

Probably, then it will be difficult to see everything with your own eyes and touch it with your own hands, but now you have such an opportunity! The hire car will help you to closely learn the features of any country and its national flavor. The main thing is to choose the right route.

Explore the real Australia 

If you want to get the most of the Australian experience in just a week, travel from Sydney to Melbourne along the coast. Along the way, you’ll visit Kangaroo Valley and Pebbly Beach, where animals pose spectacularly against the backdrop of the waves. And also - you will see the uninhabited Phillip Island with penguins and koalas. 

Feel free to stop at campsites at nature reserves or in tiny towns along the way - you will be lucky to go fishing with the natives. 

The cherry on top is the trip from Melbourne to Port Campbell National Park via The Great Ocean Road, which is the most picturesque Australian drive. Of course, don't forget the hire car Melbourne for this. At the same time, you will admire one of the main attractions of the country - the rocks, which until 1922 were popularly known as "Pig and Piglets". Today they are called "The Twelve Apostles". 

Route length: 1,050 miles

Fall in love with Scotland 

Scotland is a desktop screensaver that has become a reality. In order to believe it happens, hire a car in Edinburgh and drive to the Highlands along one of the most scenic roads in the world. 

As you approach Loch Lomond, the largest lake in Scotland, keep yourself in control: the forests here have so many beautiful corners that if you explore them all, you won't have time for other beauties. After hunting for the Loch Ness Monster, head to Speyside, home of the legendary single malt whiskeys. Stock up on a couple of bottles for souvenirs, and then go to Aviemore to master rafting and hike up the hills with tame deer. 

On the way to the east coast, turn to the gothic Balmoral Palace, and then drive your car hire vehicle straight to Stonehaven, where you can see Dunnottar Castle, flaunting on the Windows 7 desktop. Next, return to Edinburgh via St. Andrews - the best place to learn how to play golf, as this city is considered to be the birthplace of the game.

Route length: 652 miles

Go around Iceland 

It’s impossible to get lost while traveling on Route 1: the Icelandic Ring Road is paved perfectly. Plus, there are markings everywhere, and signs with the number 1 now and then confirm that you are on the right way. 

Icelandic Ring Road passes through 18 cities and covers the main sights of the country. This is a great idea for a trip in your hire car: you will see the geyser valleys and see from all sides the 60-meters-high Seljalandsfoss waterfall. 

From another imposing waterfall called Skogafoss a hiking trail winds to the one-day pass Fimmvörduhauls. Maybe you won't be able to pronounce the name Eyjafjallajökull, but it won't hurt to enjoy the view of the famous glacier. 

By the way, it will be visible from the motorway, and in the small museum by the road, you can refresh your memory of the volcanic eruption of 2010. 

Route length: 827 miles

See the USA without skyscrapers and fast food 

There are plenty of cinematic roads in America. However, classic routes like The Great River Road, which stretches along the Mississippi through 10 states, or the iconic Route 66, are very long: even a week will be not enough to fully explore them. 

Among dozens of enticing 7-days-long trips, the road from San Francisco to Portland impresses with its richness. It stretches along the Pacific coast to Mendocino County: at Fort Bragg, you can walk through the coastal botanical gardens, look at the lighthouse and, if you're lucky, watch whales. 

Stop in the quiet town of Trinidad with its giant sequoias, or Bandon to hunt for crabs on the beach, ride horses and sample the local smoked salmon soup. Pay homage to Cannon Beach with its 70-meters-high Haystack Rock. In hipster Portland, return your hire car to shop and experience the local drinking culture. 

Route length: 842 miles

Drive from France to Spain 

Not sure what‘s the best place to go in a hire car - France or Spain? What about visiting both countries? Grab a car hire in Lyon and travel to Barcelona via the Basque Country, Navarra, and Aragon. On the way, meet the Port of the Moon in Bordeaux, and the resorts of the Silver Coast of France, including Biarritz.

In San Sebastian, you need to see the statue of Christ on the top of Mount Urgul and walk along the La Concha beach at the seashell-shaped bay. Next, you can get acquainted with contemporary art at the Guggenheim Museum in the center of Bilbao. 

The route from Lyon to Barcelona is not the most obvious, but very colorful and rich in impressions. Of course, if you want more fun, pick up a car rental in Ibiza. A hire car is a great way to explore the local beauty in comfort. A road trip to this iconic Spanish destination will give you an immense amount of new and unforgettable experiences.

Route length: 970 miles