What are the type of tires and snow chains regulation by region?
|
Country |
Winter/All-season tires required |
Snow chains required |
|
Austria |
Yes |
No (but an alternative to winter tires when fitted on at least two driving wheels only if the road surface is covered with a contiguous/uninterrupted layer of snow or ice) |
|
Germany |
Yes (situational for winter road conditions such as black ice, slush and snow) |
No |
|
Sweden |
Yes |
No |
|
Czech Republic |
Yes |
No |
|
Iceland |
Yes |
No |
|
Italy |
No (Required only in Aosta Valley) |
No |
|
Croatia |
No |
Yes, in snow regions (snow chains need to be kept in the trunk and fitted when needed) |
|
Belgium |
No |
No |
|
Spain |
No |
No |
|
France |
No |
No |
|
Portugal |
No |
No |
|
United Kingdom |
No |
No |
|
Switzerland |
No |
No |
|
USA |
Different per state but overall recommended |
No |
Important: It is illegal and unsafe to drive without winter/all-season tires or snow chains when required by law. If mandated and you have an accident without the correct equipment, you will not be covered by any protection plans. To learn more about type ot tires visit When are winter, all-season or studded tires needed?
What Type of Tires Will I Receive at Pick-Up?
Indie Campers Fleet
If your host is Indie Campers, vehicles at certain locations will be equipped with winter or all-season tires during the winter season, as required by law. In these locations, snow chains will also be provided automatically and free of charge.
If you are renting from a location that does not require winter tires, you may contact us in advance to find out where you can have the tires changed if needed. Please note that any associated costs will be your responsibility, as there is no legal obligation for Indie Campers to equip vehicles with winter tires unless required by local laws.
Note: It is the customer's responsibility to check if snow chains are mandatory along their route. Snow chains can be added as an extra if needed. Learn more here: How to Modify Your Campervan Booking: Delay, Pull Forward, Change Pick-up/Drop-off, and Extras Addition (Booking Changes).
Marketplace Fleet
For Marketplace bookings, please contact your host for more information about the tires and equipment provided with your vehicle.