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Accommodation in Chicago: Public Hotel Chicago (or similar)
Self-Drive: Historic Route 66
15 days from £1937 per person

NO One-Way Drop Off Fees!* Saving over $500!
Travel along the nostalgic Mother Road through the heart of America on this two week cross-country road trip of a lifetime. Admire muscle cars, quirky traditions and iconic Route 66 landmarks as you wind your windows down and follow the historic route west; it’s impossible to not feel like a real American!
During your ultimate driving experience, you’ll stick to the classic route between Chicago and Los Angeles, spending nights in wacky motels and authentic digs that’ll take you on a journey down memory lane. This road trip is all about experiencing the real America, discovering the real history and meeting the real people that keep the Route 66 dream alive.
Route: Chicago – Springfield- St Louis – Lebanon – Tulsa – Elk City – Tucumcari – Gallup – Holbrook – Kingman – Palm Springs – Los Angeles
*Please Note: The 'no one-way drop off fee' offer only applies for car hire collected from Chicago O'Hare Airport and dropped off at Los Angeles Airport. Please ask for full details. Subject to availability.
Itinerary Highlights
Take the historic route from Chicago to Los Angeles and stay over at the less frequently visited spots that are full of nostalgic gems.
Enjoy the break from the dry desert heat that a stop at Palm Springs provides, soak up the cosmopolitan vibe as you lap up the stylish hotels, golf courses and spas.
Drive to Santa Monica pier to take a photo next to the sign that marks the end point of the traditional Route 66 route.
Itinerary: Self-Drive: Historic Route 66
Accommodation in Chicago: Public Hotel Chicago (or similar)
Accommodation in Springfield: Ramada Springfield South (or similar)
Accommodation in Saint Louis: Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at The Arch (or similar)
Accommodation in Lebanon: Munger Moss Motel (or similar)
Accommodation in Tulsa: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa – Warren Place (or similar)
Accommodation in Elk City: Hampton Inn – Suites Elk City (or similar)
Accommodation in Tucumcari: Blue Swallow Motel (or similar)
Accommodation in Gallup: El Rancho Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation in Holbrook: Wigwam Motel Holbrook (or similar)
Accommodation in Kingman: Ramada Kingman (or similar)
Accommodation in Palm Springs: Palm Canyon Resort (or similar)
Accommodation in Los Angeles: Ramada Los Angeles Downtown West Hotel (or similar)
What's included
- International flights from the UK
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
- Car hire as specified
What's not included
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Meals unless specified
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.