RAC European Breakdown Cover
Breaking down is the last thing you want when driving abroad. But with RAC European Breakdown Cover, help is at hand when you need it most. Our 24/7 English-speaking helpline makes it easy to get help quickly. And we’re the only European breakdown cover provider to include unlimited roadside assistance, and a contribution towards garage labour costs as standard, provided repairs are completed on the same working day.
Now enjoy 33% off annual European breakdown cover*. Complete peace of mind, for less!
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European roadside assistance in 48 countries
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24/7 English-speaking helpline
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Help in 46 minutes on average, in France
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Five star Defaqto rated cover
Choose your level of European breakdown cover
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Cover level – Comprehensive
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Roadside Assistance in Europe
Our trusted local experts will fix your vehicle at the roadside if you break down. And if they can’t, they’ll tow you to the nearest garage.
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Up to £1,500 towards Onward Travel
Get up to £500 accommodation expenses or up to £1,500 to continue your journey.
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£150 towards garage labour costs
We’ll pay up to £150 towards garage labour costs, provided repairs are completed on the same working day.
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2 days Roadside Assistance before you go
Get 2 days unlimited UK roadside assistance before you depart, for all breakdowns over a ¼ of a mile from home.
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24/7 English-speaking helpline
You’ll always have access to our helpline – so you know you won’t be left stranded. And help is only a phone call away.
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Getting your vehicle home
We’ll pay up to the market value of your vehicle to get it back to the UK, providing it’s not beyond economical repair.
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Up to £1,500 to get you home
If your vehicle can’t be fixed before you’re due to return, we’ll help get you and any passenger's home.
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FREE European Legal Care
We will cover you for legal costs, up to a maximum of £100,000 per claim.
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Replacement train/ferry ticket
We cover a replacement train/ferry ticket for 1 missed connection, if the delay is caused by a breakdown.
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Cover level – Comprehensive Plus
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Roadside Assistance in Europe
Our trusted local experts will fix your vehicle at the roadside if you break down. And if they can’t, they’ll tow you to the nearest garage.
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Up to £4,200 towards Onward Travel
Get up to £1,200 accommodation expenses and/or up to £3,000 to continue your journey.
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£1,000 towards garage labour costs
We'll pay up to £1,000 towards garage labour costs, provided repairs are completed within 7 working hours.
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7 days Roadside Assistance before you go
Get 7 days unlimited UK roadside assistance before you depart, for all breakdowns over a ¼ of a mile from home.
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24/7 English-speaking helpline
You’ll always have access to our helpline – so you know you won’t be left stranded. And help is only a phone call away.
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Getting your vehicle home
We’ll cover all costs to get your vehicle back to the UK, providing it’s not beyond economical repair.
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Up to £3,000 to get you home
If your vehicle can’t be fixed before you’re due to return, we’ll help get you and any passenger's home.
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FREE European Legal Care
We will cover you for legal costs, up to a maximum of £100,000 per claim.
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Replacement train/ferry tickets
We cover replacement train/ferry tickets for up to 3 missed connections, if the delay is caused by a breakdown.
What countries are covered by RAC European Breakdown Cover?
The RAC offers European breakdown cover in up to 48 countries across mainland Europe. These countries are split into Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3, so you can easily select the right cover for you and your trip. This includes, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Belgium, as well as the Republic of Ireland.
We also cover a range of other countries, including Albania, Armenia, Gibraltar, Moldova, Macedonia, Serbia and many more.
We also cover the offshore islands of all the countries within this zone.