FAQ

Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions.

More information regarding each single tour will be available after booking.

In general, the initial transfer from the airport to the hotel is included in the tour price, while the depart transfer to the airport may not be included. This happens because a taxi is easy to call from the reception, and it is cheaper than a limo. Please refer to the “What is Included” section of each tour.

If the airport hotel transfer is included in your tour, yes, provided that your hotel is in the same town where the tour starts. Please refer to the “What is Included” section of each tour.

Yes, it is.

In Italy, limo transfers in town are not allowed. In that case, just take a taxi or use the Uber app. Your Tour Leader your receipt will reimburse it in cash.

In general, you don’t. We will only charge eventual non-refundable expenses that we have to pay after your booking. This may happen if the cancellation occurs close to the start date of the tour. Besides that, if you cancel a reservation:

In case of temporary issue, we will hold the amount paid as a retainer for any other available event.

In case of permanent issue, we will refund the amount paid.

We do not book hotel rooms for extra nights, but we give you all the contact info to do it easily by yourself. The hotel booking office may request a credit card number to confirm the booking.

All our cars are covered by:

Our insurance company does not cover the damage to Blue Strada cars. However, Blue Strada limits your liability to € 3000,00 per car.

No. The only way to drive our cars is to join our guided driving tours.

Miatas are little sports cars, therefore big boys may face some problems, especially with the oldest series.

The NA and NB series have no adjustable steering wheel. These series can be driven by people up to approx. 1,90 m (6’3”).

The NC series is way better, because the seat and the steering wheel are adjustable in height, and there is more room in general.

The ND series offers the same room of the NB but is equipped with adjustable steering, allowing taller people to fit in.

So far, all our customers have been able to drive all Miata series.

Yes, all our cars are left-hand drive.

 In all our tours, all participants swap cars every day, to test all the different versions. Therefore, you cannot request a specific Miata.

No, all our Miatas have standard transmission. However, we can supply an automatic 1997 Mercedes SLK.

Our cars are equipped with ABS brakes, except for the 1991 NA and one of our NBs.

All our NC and ND Miatas are equipped with traction control, as well as our Abarth 124 Spider and Mercedes SLK. Nonetheless, Miata engines are not too powerful and allow good and safe control even on wet roads.

Yes, all our cars are equipped with working A/C.

Our tours usually take place in moderate temperature periods; therefore, you will never need winter gear. However, we suggest you be prepared for eventual occasional cool or rainy days.

Mountain tours (Alps, Pyrenees) usually present different weather conditions, that can range from hot (around 35°C – 95° C) in the starting town to cool (around 10° C – 50° F) on the higher passes. This applies to the Motorcycle Morocco Tour too, including temperatures.

Our Jeep Moab Tour takes place in the warm season; anyway, all vehicles and hotels are equipped with A/C.

Our tours always include some walking visits. In Europe, this often happens in villages with cobblestones or uneven pavements. Therefore, we recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes.

Europe and USA have their own voltage and sockets, different from those in use in other countries like UK and Australia.

Most USB devices work with 110-120V and 220-240V.

Laptops, hair driers, curling irons, and other non-USB devices can be dual voltage or not, please check them before packing. NEVER USE 120V DEVICES IN EUROPE.

Europe and Morocco. Voltage in Europe and Morocco is 220-240V AC @ 50 Hz. Europeans do not have a common standard for electric sockets, but adapters with the 2-prong plug (Type C, see image below) work in all continental Europe and Morocco, no matter what the local standard is.

USA. Voltage in USA is 110-120V AC @ 60Hz. All hotels use the standard 3-prong plug (Type B).

All our cars are equipped with a cigarette lighter socket (in ND and Abarth 124 models it is in the passenger footwell). Some of them also have a USB-A port. We don’t supply connecting cables or adapters.

No, our cars are not equipped with smartphone holders. Feel free to bring your suction cap holder.

This is possible only in our ND and Abarth 124 models.

Yes, all our Miatas have a GoPro mount located between the trunk lid and the seats, that allows you to take videos forward and backward. Feel free to use your suction cup mounts, but please do not stick self-adhesive mounts.

Driving rules are about the same in all the countries that host our tours, with some minor differences. Our article “ Driving in Europe” may be useful to those who come from other continents.

No, all our tours are held in right-hand traffic countries.

Tours in EU – If you are not an EU citizen, you need an International Driving Permit – i.e., a certified translation of your license into the most common international languages.

Tours in USA – If you are not a US, Canadian or Mexican citizen, you need an International Driving Permit as well.

How do I get an International Driving Permit (IDP)? It is usually issued by your local Automobile Association office. Here are some useful links to get your IDP if you are:

American

Australian

British

Italian

Miata tours – Yes, each car is equipped with a walkie-talkie with a magnetic holder.

Motorcycle tours – No, we don’t supply helmet intercom system.

No, flights from your home to the tour locations are not included in our tours, and we don’t offer a booking service for them. However, some tours that start and end in different locations may include a flight or train ride to go back to the starting point. Please refer to the “What is Included” section of each tour.

Even if health care is free or nearly free in most European countries, we always recommend purchasing travel insurance, because it can be helpful and normally offers extra services that are not covered by the local health systems. More information on this matter will be supplied after the booking.

Our tours are for motor enthusiasts. Nevertheless, they usually include short walking visits to villages that can have steep slopes and uneven pavements. They can also include stays in hotel rooms that are accessible only by stairs. Therefore, we do not recommend our tours to people who have substantial walking problems.

Our booking form allows you to declare your needs, and we will take care of it.

Over-the-counter drugs are always available. Drugs needing a prescription should require a local doctor prescription, but pharmacists usually accept your prescribed drug empty box or jar as a proof of prescription.

Sure, you can, but it will not be very useful, because you will drive different Miata series during the tour.

A support van is included in our “All inclusive” tours. Please also refer to the “What is included” section of each tour page.

All Miatas have a small trunk (around 130 l – 4,5 cubic feet) and have no room behind the seats. Moreover, none of our Miatas are equipped with a luggage rack. Therefore, we recommend very light packing. One standard carry-on suitcase fits in, but two don’t. Soft luggage is to be preferred.

Yes, all the rental bikes we use on our tours come as standard with three hard cases.

Yes, most shops accept credit and debit cards, even in Morocco. Visa and Mastercard are always ok, while Amex and other circuits may not be accepted in some European shops.

Please consider the following important tips.

Yes, you need a VISA or Mastercard, because Blue Strada (or the motorcycle rental company) will hold a € 2000,00 security deposit for the car use, that will be charged only to cover any eventual damage.

Even if most shops accept credit and debit cards. However, some local currency will be useful for tips and little personal expenses – snacks etc. A good guess is around 30-50 Euro/dollar per day per person. You can easily withdraw local currency at ATMs using your credit/debit card.

Some useful tips below:

In Europe, tips are not obligatory but are appreciated and help to round up the ordinary modest pay check. Important: in some countries you need  cash, because tips cannot be added to card payments like in the US.

In USA, service is generally not included (but room service and must be added to the bill.