Car packing checklist: what to bring

Planning a road trip and need a comprehensive packing list? This blog will help you pack for your vacation. Wether you're heading to a sunny destination or a mountain retreat, this checklist ensures you're fully prepared for your adventure. 

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Before departure

  • Main driver's creditcard

  • Arrange pet care if necessary

  • Close windows

  • Turn off heating/airconditioning

  • Empty fridge

  • Take out the trash

  • Empty fruit bowl 

  • Use timer switches for lamps

  • Unplug most electrical devices

  • Ensure burglary prevention measures

  • Lock doors

  • Increase credit/debit card limit if necessary

  • Enable international withdrawals if necessary 

  • Make a list of important phone numbers

In the car

  • Motor oil

  • Coolant 

  • Safety vests

  • Warning triangle

  • Spare car key 

  • Jumper cables

  • Vehicle registration document

  • Driver's license

  • Passport/ID

  • JAck and spare tire

  • Navigation system

  • European accident statement form

  • Fuses

  • Environmental sticker if required

  • Car charging card if necessary

  • Sunglasses

  • Powerbank

  • Travel adapter if needed

  • Blanket

  • Cash

  • Food and drinks 

Medical 

  • Paracetamol

  • Nasal spray

  • Band-aids

  • Desinfectant spray

  • Insect repellent 

  • Other medication

  • Medical Passport

  • Health insurance card

Pets

  • Food

  • Feeding bowls

  • Basket/crate

  • Vaccination certificate

  • Pet passport

  • Flea comb

  • Tick remover

  • Toys

  • Dog shampoo (optional)

  • Brush

  • Leash 

Clothes

  • Underwear

  • Socks

  • Shirts/tops

  • Pants

  • Sweaters

  • Dresses

  • Skirts/shorts

  • Sportswear

  • Swimwear

  • Pajamas

  • Cap/hat/sunglasses

  • Shoes/flip flops

Kids/infants

  • Stroller 

  • Car seat

  • Toys

  • Stuffed animals

  • Play mat

  • Diapers

  • Skincare

  • Bottles

  • Pacifier

Toiletries

  • Cotton swabs and pads

  • Makeup

  • Makeup remover

  • Nail clipper and nail file 

  • Hairdryer

  • Hair ties and clips 

  • Gel/wax

  • Hairbrush/comb

  • Sanitary pads/tampons

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • sunscreen

  • Day and night cream

  • Aftersun

  • Shampoo and conditioner

  • Shower gel

  • Deodorant 

  • Razors/shaver

  • Contact lens solution and case

  • Dental floss/toothpicks 

  • Washcloths

  • Bodylotion 

Download the whole checklist here