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Cairngorms National Park © VisitScotland & Kenny Lam
Dugald Stewart Monument Edinburgh © Visitscotland & Kenny Lam
Mealt Falls Isle of Skye © VisitScotland & Richard Elliot
St Andrews Cathedral © VisitScotland & Kenny Lam

Scotland

The Classic Scotland Self Drive

Ideal for the first time visitor, this self-drive itinerary covers all of Scotland’s highlights.

Exploring Scotland is easy. In the countryside the roads are excellent, well signposted and largely toll free. Distances between towns are short and driving is on the left-hand side of the road, same as in New Zealand.

The itinerary can be customised to create your perfect self-drive holiday.  

Your inclusions

  • 7 nights hotel accommodation
  • 6 day Standard automatic rental car hire (Edinburgh return)
  • Breakfast daily
  • Admission to Edinburgh Castle
  • Loch Ness cruise with visit to Urquhart Castle

Your itinerary

Arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland and drive to Stirling. Visit Stirling Castle, Bannockburn visitor centre, or the Wallace Monument.
Overnight: Stirling

Leave Stirling and head to the west coast via Loch Lomond. Travel along Loch Fyne, pass Inveraray Castle, or journey through Rannoch Moor and Glencoe. Overnight: Oban / Fort William

Drive north and take the ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye, or cross via the bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh.
Overnight: Isle of Skye

Visit Eilean Donan Castle, then travel to Inverness via Loch Ness. Stop at Urquhart Castle and take a cruise on Loch Ness. Overnight: Inverness

Drive east to visit Cawdor Castle, or south via Aviemore through
Cairngorms National Park. Stop at a highland distillery in Pitlochry
before heading to Perth. Overnight: Perth

Visit St Andrews, the home of golf. Continue along the coast through Elie and Pittenweem. Cross the Queensferry Crossing and return your car in Edinburgh. Overnight: Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh's attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the
Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Overnight: Edinburgh

Depart Edinburgh to continue your travels or extend your stay in Edinburgh.

Customise this itinerary to travel at your own pace. Ask us about upgrading your accommodation or extending your stay.

Room Types

7 night self-drive package

3-star accommodation

7 night package

from $3909 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Jul - 31 Jul 25
7 night package

from $4105 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Aug - 31 Aug 25
7 night package

from $3465 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Sep - 30 Sep 25
7 night package

from $2865 per person share twin

  • Travel 01 Oct - 31 Oct 25

Customise this itinerary to travel at your own pace. Ask us about upgrading your accommodation or extending your stay. Flights are additional

Terms & Conditions

Valid for new bookings until sold out • Pricing is subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation and may change without notice. • Advertised prices are per person share twin in NZ dollars for cash or eftpos purchase only. Credit card fees will apply. • Advertised prices are correct as at 25 Jun 25 but may vary due to exchange rates • Airfares are not included and are an additional cost • City Taxes and fees are not included • Amendment and cancellation fees apply • Accommodation is based on 3-star hotels. Accommodation upgrades are available upon request.  Ratings are based on House of Travel ratings and are a guide only to the overall quality of the property • If stated hotels are not available, we reserve the right to confirm similar city centre accommodation • Surcharges and closeout dates may apply • Rental car is based on a standard automatic vehicle and excludes road tolls, one-way rental car fees, fuel, hotel parking charges and surcharges. Rental car terms do vary - please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details.  • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full terms and conditions. FINANCE CONDITIONS: Lending criteria, fees, terms & conditions apply. Offer available for bookings made with House of Travel only. Not available for bookings made with MixandMatch.  For finance terms and conditions visit hot.co.nz/payment-options. HOT code: WEBUK2025