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Frequently Asked Questions about Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive
- What are adjoining countries?
The chosen countries must be bordering or have a direct shipping line which is part of the Eurail offer.
Norway and Denmark are connected by the Color Line Boat-connection Hirtshals-Kristiansand.
Norway and Finland are not adjoining countries. They have a joint border, but to get by train from Norway to Finland you will need to travel through Sweden.
Make sure all the countries the train is going to travel through are covered in the Eurail Select Pass. If this is not the case, the passholder must buy a separate ticket for the trip.
List of Countries that have a border that is connected by train or ship:
Austria: Croatia/Slovenia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland
Benelux¹: Germany, Ireland
Bulgaria: Greece, Montenegro/Serbia, Romania, Turkey
Croatia/Slovenia (SC): Austria, Montenegro/Serbia, Hungary, Italy
Czech Republic: Austria, Germany
Denmark³: Germany, Norway, Sweden
Finland²: Germany, Sweden
Germany: Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland
Greece: Bulgaria, Italy, Turkey
Hungary: Austria, Croatia/Slovenia, Montenegro/Serbia, Romania
Ireland: Benelux
Italy: Austria, Croatia/Slovenia, Greece, Spain, Switzerland
Montenegro/Serbia: Bulgaria, Croatia/Slovenia, Hungary, Romania
Norway² ³: Denmark, Sweden
Portugal: Spain
Romania: Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro/Serbia
Spain: Italy, Portugal
Sweden: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway
Switzerland: Austria, Germany, Italy
Turkey: Bulgaria, Greece
¹ Benelux refers to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This is considered one country for the Eurail Select Pass.
² Norway and Finland are not bordering countries. They have a joint border, but to get by train from Norway to Finland you have to pass through Sweden.
³ Norway and Denmark are connected by the Color Line Boat-connection Hirtshals-Kristiansand. You can add one more connecting country to your Select Pass, like Sweden or Germany.
- Do I have to do my car rental in 1 city or can I rent in multiple cities and is there a minimum # of days I must rent the car?
No, your car rental can be rented at any location in the country on your pass. The great thing about our Rail ‘n Drives is that you can rent a car for 1 day at any location. There is no minimum car rental requirement even if there is one normally at that location. The only exception is that if you are renting a car in Spain and are dropping the car off at a different location this requires a 3 day minimum. - Can I get a discount on train travel in Britain when I purchase a Eurail or Eurail Select Pass?
No, but you are eligible for a passholder fare on Eurostar, which travels from Paris or Brussels to London. For travel in Britain we offer BritRail products to help you travel around the country. - If I'm traveling through a country not included on Eurail Select Pass, can I add that country to the pass?
Passes are only valid for travel in the countries covered by that particular pass. If you travel through a country not included on your pass, you'll need to purchase an additional ticket for that part of the trip. For example, if you travel from Germany to Italy through Austria. If Austria is not a country you selected on your Eurail Select pass then travel through Austria will not be covered by your pass; you must purchase an additional ticket.If you have not purchased your pass please view our online maps to see if you will be traveling through a country you have not planned for. Select the country you would like to travel in and then the "How to get there" tab to view a map of the country.
If you already purchased your pass and have not left North America, it is possible to upgrade your pass.
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What car rental company is used with your Rail ‘n Drive pass products?
All Rail ‘n Drives include Hertz as the car rental company. The France Rail ‘n Drives offer a choice between Avis and Hertz.
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When can I reserve my car?
You can reserve your car at any time after you’ve purchased the Rail ’n Drive pass. It’s best to reserve your car before you depart for Europe to ensure availability at the location of the car type you want.
The car needs to be confirmed over the phone with the vendor a minimum of 3 days prior to pick-up. Car confirmation is subject to availability. Customers walking up to the Hertz/Avis counter to rent a car are not accepted.
Rail Europe will gladly make a car reservation on your behalf. Just advise us when and where you want to reserve your car. Then we’ll set up the reservations and finalize your order.
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How do I reserve my car?
We’ll contact you to find out where and when you want to reserve it. Then we’ll set up the reservations and finalize your order.
If you want to make your own reservation, please note the following: tThe car needs to be confirmed over the phone with the vendor a minimum of 3 days prior to pick-up, the car confirmation is subject to availability and customers walking up to the rental (Hertz/Avis) counter to make a reservation are not accepted.
Below are the numbers of the car company you can call to reserve your car:
- Hertz in the USA (1-800-654 3001)
Hertz in Canada (1-800-263-0600 English, 800-263-0678 French)
Hertz in Toronto (416-620-9620)
Hertz in Mexico (001-800-654-3030)
Avis in the US (1-800-331-1084)
Avis in Canada (1-800-879-2847)
Avis in Mexico (001-800-882-8471).
In Europe, you can call the local office. When making reservations with the car rental company, be sure to include the appropriate program code, found on the voucher.
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What is a car day?
A car day is a 24-hour period of time during which you have your rental car. The hours are counted from the time you pick up it up until the time you drop it off. For instance, if you pick up your car at noon on Monday it would need to be returned before noon on Tuesday to count as one day.
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Can I use my car days in different cities?
Yes, you can split up your car rental days in multiple cities. (Please note that If you're traveling with a Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive and utilizing a car in Spain, or traveling with a Eurail Spain Pass 'n Drive, one-way rentals within Spain have a 3-day minimum. A 7-day minimum is required if the car is being dropped off outside of Spain.) -
If I pick up a car in one location and drop it off at another, is there a fee?
Additional fees may be involved, depending on the pick-up and drop-off location. If we reserve the car rental on your behalf, before finalizing the booking we’ll advise you of any additional fees. (Also note that If you're traveling with a Eurail Select Pass 'n Drive and utilizing a car in Spain, or traveling with a Eurail Spain Pass 'n Drive, the minimum for one-way rentals within Spain is 3 days. If you rent a car in Spain and plan to drop it off in another country, the minimum is 7 days.) -
How far in advance can I buy my rail pass?
A rail pass can be purchased up to 6 months before your first travel day. The only requirement is that a pass be activated (stamped by a railroad official) within 6 months of the original date of issue. Then your rail pass will be good for its full validity period (usually two months).
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