California: 7 day fly-drive from
Get the most out of your holiday and book a fly-drive holiday with British Airways. Our flights + car hire packages, in partnership with Avis and Budget, include all of the mandatory charges that you'll need to drive away and explore at your leisure. You will also have the added reassurance of 24-hour customer support and roadside assistance should you need it.
Go further with our fantastic car hire offers and enjoy additional savings when you book your flights + car together. You will also collect Avios on every rental. You'll find a fantastic range of rental cars, including hybrid and electric options.
Set the scene for the ultimate road trip and step among the bright lights on a city break, exploring as far as time allows, then unwind after all the excitement with a relaxing beach holiday on the nearest coast. Or enjoy the convenience of car hire when you’re away on your family holiday – we won’t charge you for taking your child’s car seat with you or if you’d prefer to rent them at the depot you can. The possibilities are endless when you take a fly-drive holiday, you just need to watch out for the tolls.
Save up to €150 on fly-drive holidays
Whether you're flying to London, the USA or beyond, take advantage of our great flight offers and savings.
Choose flight + hotel or flight + car and any savings will automatically be applied.
- Save €20 when you spend €500 or more
- Save €50 when you spend €1,000 or more
- Save €100 when you spend €2,000 or more
- Save €150 when you spend €4,000 or more
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Florida
The opportunities are endless when you book a flight + car package to Florida. We fly into three airports, Orlando International Airport, Tampa International Airport and Miami International Airport, which makes a fly-drive holiday easy and convenient. Combine an exciting holiday to Orlando with a relaxing Gulf Coast break or a lively weekend in Miami with a road trip to the Florida Keys. Hire an affordable compact car, a sleek convertible or a family friendly minivan.
Fly-drive holidays in Florida
California
The coastline of California extends from the soft sandy tropical beaches of San Diego near the Mexican border to the rugged northern coasts near Oregon. This is a state that never stops. From the movie star city of Los Angeles, to the hills of San Francisco and the numerous golden coasts, California is home to some of the world’s most exciting cities and awe–inspiring landscapes. Hire a car and travel the Pacific Coast Highway, there is so much to see and do. Select the perfect vehicle for your trip - choose an affordable economy car or an upgraded intermediate vehicle. Car hire with British Airways gives you peace of mind, with all the local taxes, rates and insurance included. Add a GPS for a stress-free trip; it’s the perfect accessory for your California fly-drive break.
A Californian road trip
Nice
Take advantage of our brilliant car hire options to explore Nice and the French Riviera. Hire a car with British Airways and enjoy convenience and freedom to explore this stunning and variable region. Take the well-known Grand Corniche road up to nearby Monaco and get a taste of the Formula One experience driving around parts of the famed circuit. Explore the beautiful mountain pass up to the Alps, or visit gorgeous beaches throughout the French Riviera, Monaco and Cannes. Choose from economy cars, intermediate, or people carriers - ideal for families and larger groups.
Fly-drive holidays in Nice
Cape Town
Explore this cosmopolitan South African city at your own pace with Cape Town car hire. Enjoy a great range of benefits, including convenient, fuss-free collection, excellent rates and Avios points on your rental. Hire a car in Cape Town and drive to the lush winelands, stopping to sample the superb produce of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Take in the breathtaking coastal scenery along the Cape Peninsula and see the penguins at Simons Town. On longer holidays explore the spectacular Garden Route National Park, with its beautiful beaches and dramatic forests. Book your flights and car together for a guaranteed saving.
Fly-drive holidays in Cape Town
Malaga
Enjoy the freedom to explore the Costa del Sol and Andalucia with our car hire. Choose a car that is suitable for you and explore areas including Malaga, Marbella and more. We offer a selection of car types, perfect for all travellers - from those on a budget to larger families. Hire a car for your Malaga holiday and discover everything this region has to offer. Drive the kids to the Botanical Gardens, located on the outskirts of Malaga, or venture along the coast to glitzy Marbella and visit popular Torremolinos and Benalmadena en-route. Enjoy the peace of mind of unlimited mileage, 24-hour support and all charges included. Combine and save when you book your flights and car hire together.
Fly-drive holidays in MalagaBenefits of car hire
Benefits
Great rates and flexibility plus 24 hour customer support, road side assistance, earn Avios on every rental.
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Avis Preferred
Benefits include pre-prepared paperwork, fast track priority service counters, upgrades and rental offers. Valid only on Avis rentals.
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Don't miss out on great benefits and offers in all worldwide destinations when you rent a car with British Airways.
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Collect Avios on every rental, and if you book an Avis car, enjoy a free additional driver plus additional Avios.
Log in nowNorth America fly-drives
Discover a land of contrasts when you take a fly-drive in North America. Experience the world’s most scenic drives, journey along iconic highways and cover vast landscapes as you move from place to place.
European fly-drives
Go where the mood takes you on fly-drive breaks in Europe. Visit stunning beaches, discover architectural delights and spend time in picturesque towns and cities along the way.
- Algarve
- Amsterdam
- Athens
- Barcelona
- Benidorm
- Bologna
- Corfu
- Copenhagen
- Crete
- Dubrovnik
- Fuerteventura
- Gibraltar
- Ibiza
- Lanzarote
- Larnaca
- Lisbon
- Maderia
- Madrid
- Majorca
- Malaga and Costa del Sol
- Malta
- Marseille
- Menorca
- Milan
- Munich
- Naples
- Nice
- Paphos
- Paris
- Reykjavik
- Rome
- Sardinia
- Seville
- Sicily
- Tenerife
- Valencia
- Venice
- Zurich
South Africa fly-drives
On fly-drive holidays in Africa you’ll be taken on an incredible journey through verdant landscapes, around stunning wineries, out on safari and finishing up on stunning golden sands.
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This 20-metre journeysuspended 30 metres above the oceanexposes you to all the elements
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