Traveling between major European capitals has always meant expensive train or flight tickets. low-cost full of extra fees. But in 2026, a modality that was already common in the US and Australia became firmly established in Europe: Vehicle relocation for 1 euro.
If you have a driver's license and flexible travel dates, you can cross countries driving luxury cars or motorhomes for less than the price of a subway ticket.
1. What is "relocation" (DriiveMe and similar)?
Car rental companies have a logistical problem: many customers rent a car in Milan and return it in Brussels or Paris. For the company, it is expensive to hire a car carrier truck to bring the car back.
“Instead of spending 200 euros on this transport, it was thought that a private individual needing to make the same journey could take the vehicle for one euro,” says Constantin Lambert, the company's director.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed: citizenship is born with the person.
- New legal front opened
- Processes can still be filed.
- Individual assessment before any decision.
- The solution: They offer the car to you for €1.
- What's Included: Generally, the rental is for 24 or 48 hours and includes basic insurance.
- Your cost: Only fuel and tolls. By 2026, some offers will even include a full tank of gas for less popular routes.
With operations that move a thousand vehicles a day, the platform has established itself as the main alternative for those seeking to travel cheaply "without giving up the comfort of a passenger car".
2. Buses and trains: the "Early Bird" fare war
Don't want to drive? FlixBus and Italo (in Italy) In 2026, they will maintain their promotional seating policy for those who book 30 days in advance. It is possible to find routes such as Lisbon-Madrid or Milan-Venice for prices ranging from €0,99 to €4,99.
| Typical Route | Means of Transportation | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rome → Milan | Car (DriveMe) | €1,00 |
| Lisbon → Porto | Bus (FlixBus) | €2,99 |
| Madrid → Barcelona | Train (Ouigo/Iryo) | €7,00 |
| Venice → Munich | Relocation Van | €1,00 |
Where can I find these offers?
To get these prices, Brazilians in Europe will use three main apps in 2026:
Pirates of the stretch (Telegram Groups): Where people notify you when the €1 FlixBus tickets go into the system. In your Telegram search field, look for keywords like "Cheap Trips to Europe", FlixBus Offers ou "Pirates of the Road".
DriiveMe: The leader in car and van relocation.
BlaBlaCar: For carpooling, splitting only the cost of fuel.
