Summer vacation tips: Family cars to help you hit the road

New Delhi: Summer is a time for weekend road trips, extended vacays and a sense of adventure. So, take your holiday family travel to the next level by hitting that road.

If your own vehicle isn`t up to a long road trip or you don`t want to put miles on it, then you may want to consider using a rental car.

Sharing a wish-list of cars perfect for a family ride, Aditya Loomba, Joint Managing Director, Eco Rent A Car, said, "Just get behind the wheels and make your holidays a lot more extravagant and memorable experience, which you can cherish for a long time ahead."

1. Toyata Fortuner: You need to be adventurous to drive this monster. It is the perfect and ultimate pick for a challenging road trip in rough terrain regions such as Spiti, Ladakh, Zanskar, Nubra, Arunachal Pradesh and Thar Desert.The SUV makes for a comfortable drive if it is chauffeur driven. Fortuner comes in various models and they are Ideal for outstation travel - road trips, group holidays, group trips, tourist group trip etc. Make your journeys hassle free with this beastly beauty.

2. Mini Buses: Want to travel in a big group? Toyota Coaster and Mitsubishi Rosa Vans have an answer for you. These 15-seater imported buses offer enjoyable and relaxing travel experience when there is a large group of travel enthusiasts involved. The inbuilt refrigerator and advanced air conditioning system also provides for a comfortable environment at all times and with exceptional reliability assured, it proves to be an extremely useful asset for any road trip. For your entertainment they are also fitted with a Plasma TV with DVD/USB.

3. Toyota Innova: It is another beauty, perfect for an exhilarating road trip for a group of 5-6 people. Drive it wheresoever you want - whether into the wild or into rugged terrains. This is a car for every traveller as it can adjust its mood to any altitude, climate and topography. Truly it`s an innovation guaranteed.

4. Mini Vans from Toyota Ventury: They can be an economical option for commuting long distances. The luxury van is a 9-seater with massage seats and leg recliners and makes for a comfortable drive. The beautifully finished interior exudes luxury, with excellent seats and a vivid, high-tech digital instrument cluster. This a perfect ride for your family if you are looking for luxurious, yet a comfortable journey. The inbuilt refrigerator and advanced air conditioning system also provides for a comfortable environment at all times and for your entertainment they are also fitted with a Plasma TV with DVD/USB.

5. Luxury Volvo coaches: These coaches offer a superbly comfortable ride for up to four passengers and with the long wheelbase version, this vehicle provides extra leg rooms. Over the past few years, large coaches in India have become more sophisticated. Some Volvo coaches also have an inbuilt Toilet so that you don’t have to make an unnecessary stop.All chauffeurs are trained with lot of experience and they are well versed with the routes and will go the extra mile to make your journey hassle free and memorable.

Pick your wheels as per your need and budget and enjoy the road trip.