Self Drive trip to Scotland - Help planning a Scotland road trip or a self drive Scotland itinerary.
Planning a self-drive trip to Scotland is one of the best ways for US travelers to experience the country’s dramatic landscapes, historic towns, and legendary hospitality. With well-maintained roads, clear signage, and relatively short driving distances, Scotland is ideal for an independent road trip. Renting a car allows you to explore at your own pace—whether that means pulling over for a photo of misty Highland glens, detouring to a coastal village, or lingering longer in places like the Isle of Skye, Glencoe, or the Cairngorms National Park.
One of the highlights of a Scotland self-drive vacation is the variety of memorable places to stay. Traditional Scottish B&Bs offer warm welcomes, hearty breakfasts, and local insights you won’t find in guidebooks. Many are family-run and located in scenic villages or countryside settings, making them perfect for travelers who value authenticity and comfort. For a more refined experience, historic manor house hotels in Scotland combine elegant rooms with landscaped grounds, fine dining, and a sense of stepping back in time.
For a truly unforgettable stay, consider spending a night or two in a castle hotel in Scotland. From grand Highland fortresses to romantic lochside towers, castle stays offer luxury, history, and incredible scenery—all while still being accessible by car. These unique accommodations fit perfectly into a custom self-drive Scotland itinerary, allowing you to balance sightseeing days with relaxed evenings in extraordinary surroundings. By mixing B&Bs, manor houses, and castle hotels, US travelers can enjoy a well-paced, immersive Scotland road trip that feels both adventurous and deeply personal.
We have car rentals throughout Scotland and the rest of
Britain. Whether you choose a Scotland bed and breakfast, a baronial country
home, or a fantasy castle, all the accommodations we recommend for you will be
up to your standards - and ours. If you would like to stay at an unusual
out-of-the way hotel not listed here, please ask. We will be happy to plan any
Scotland itinerary for you, the way you want it. We are your self drive destination is
Scotland.
- Self-drive car with unlimited mileage and tax. Large cars, minibuses both manual and automatic are available. You can prepay your car insurance, and we recommend that you do. Please see the Car Information page.
- Accommodations at your choice of B&B's, and Scottish hotels, inns, castles or manors. All accommodations, are with private bath. Choose some from each category for maximum flexibility. We will reserve them all before you go. Stay for any number of nights at any property.
- Full hearty breakfast is served each day. This may include home-baked breads, farm-fresh eggs, cereal, sausage and bacon. (Continental in Edinburgh)
- Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.) and service charges.
- Passport Case with "What You Need To Know Before You Go"
- Travel Insurance is available.
Bonus Stay 7 nights: In Scotland: 3 day Heritage Pass
Bed and Breakfasts, Farmhouses
and Country Homes (B&B's)
Traditional British B&Bs offer warm welcomes, hearty breakfasts, and local insights you won’t find in guidebooks. Many are family-run and located in scenic villages or countryside settings, making them perfect for travelers who value authenticity and comfort. These are private homes, all with private bath. If you simply wish to have a
look at the places we represent, see B&B locations. Telephone numbers and email
addresses are listed for the accommodation travel
documents. We will assist you in pre-reserving your B&B's before you go.
Guideline Rates 2026 including car and accommodations:
| B&B 7 NIGHT PACKAGE | JAN-APR | MAY-JULY 9 | JUL 10-AUG 13 | AUG 14-SEP | OCT-DEC. 17 |
| 4 PERSONS/1 CAR | 905 | 905 | 985 | 905 | 905 |
| 3 PERSONS 1 CAR | 940 | 940 | 1020 | 940 | 940 |
| 2 PERSONS 1 CAR | 940 | 940 | 1020 | 940 | 940 |
| 1 PERSON /1 CAR | 1341 | 1776 | 1937 | 1776 | 1341 |
| Child under 12 | 337 | 337 | 337 | 337 | 337 |
Some properties may require a supplement as seasonal conditions may require.
British Hotels,Manors Castles and Inns
We have the widest selection - a choice of over 500 hotels, castles, inns and
manors in every corner of England, Scotland and Wales. All rooms include
private bath Include hotels are listed here:hotel list
Guideline Rates 2026 including car and accommodations:
| INCLUDED HOTELS 7 NIGHT PACKAGE | JAN-APR | MAY-JULY 9 | JUL 10-AUG 13 | AUG 14-SEP | OCT-DEC. 17 |
| 4 PERSONS/1 CAR | 1545 | 1643 | 1877 | 1643 | 1545 |
| 3 PERSONS 1 CAR | 1580 | 1678 | 1912 | 1678 | 1580 |
| 2 PERSONS 1 CAR | 1580 | 1678 | 1912 | 1678 | 1580 |
| 1 PERSON /1 CAR | 3056 | 3253 | 3721 | 3253 | 3056 |
| Child under 12 | 1085 | 1159 | 1274 | 1159 | 1085 |
Some properties may require a supplement as seasonal conditions may require.
MANORS - For a more refined experience, historic manor house hotels in England, Scotland and Wales. Manors combine elegant rooms with landscaped grounds, fine dining, and a sense of stepping back in time. These
are our specially hand-picked properties, ranging from
Edwardian townhouses to 17th century hunting lodges and mansions and have all the charm and
sophistication you expect. These hidden treasures can be found in idyllic
settings - everywhere from wooded See manor hotel list.
Guideline Rates 2026 including car and accommodations:
| MANORS 7 NIGHT PACKAGE | JAN-APR | MAY-JULY 9 | JUL 10-AUG 13 | AUG 14-SEP | OCT-DEC. 17 |
| 4 PERSONS/1 CAR | 1931 | 1931 | 2371 | 1869 | 1869 |
| 3 PERSONS 1 CAR | 1966 | 1966 | 2406 | 1904 | 1904 |
| 2 PERSONS 1 CAR | 1966 | 1966 | 2406 | 1904 | 1904 |
| 1 PERSON /1 CAR | 3829 | 3829 | 4709 | 3706 | 3706 |
| Child under 12 | 1375 | 1375 | 1645 | 1329 | 1329 |
Some properties may require a supplement as seasonal conditions may require.
CASTLES - These
are top class 4 and 5 star properties, world-renowned for their high standards
of quality and service. They are unique, charming properties, ranging from
simple stone built and deluxe medieval
castles. We have castles in England, castles in Scotland, castles in Wales and
manors throughout Britain. See castle list.
Prices are land only, per person, and
include car and accommodation, in USD
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