Travel and transport
Holidays can sometimes turn into a nightmare: delayed plane, lost luggage, holiday rentals on the edge of the motorway, hotel swimming pool closed, rented car not available… What to do then to be reimbursed or compensated?
Europe protects you in all your modes of transport and in your travels. Whether you travel by plane, train, boat, bus: you have rights and we explain them to you in this section. And if you prefer the car, we advise you on how to avoid the pitfalls of renting a car and find out all about the rules of driving in France, or if you decide to buy a car in the European Union.
Accommodation
Whether you’re looking for a hotel, a holiday rental or a campsite, you’ll find all our tips for booking your accommodation online in this section.
Travelling to Paris
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Means of transport
If your flight, train, ferry or coach is cancelled or delayed, you are protected in Europe. If you hire a car, be careful.
Eco-friendly travel
Travelling in Europe is no longer just about ticking off destinations on a map. More and more Europeans want to travel whilst reducing their carbon footprint.
Travelling by bus or coach
If you travel by bus more than 250 km from or to the EU, Europe protects you in case of the bus is delayed for more than 2 hours.
Rail passenger rights
If you travel by train in France as in the EU, you have rights in case of train delay or cancellation. Find out all you need to know about train travels in a few clicks thanks to our interactive tool.
