What I Need/Don’t Need

Essential Packing Checklist for Your Interrail Trip

• Valid Passport – Ensure your passport has at least six months of validity before traveling.
  Interrail Pass & Reservations – Keep all travel passes and pre-booked reservations handy.
• Spending money – check out our blog on spending money here.
• Emergency money- Always have a back up stash of money.
• Money Belt – A secure way to store cash, passports, and travel documents.
• Multi-Currency Options – We offer a FairFX currency card to help you manage multiple currencies with ease.
• City Taxes – Some destinations charge a local accommodation tax, which varies from £0.40 per night (Spain) to £6.23 per night (Italy) and must be paid in cash at check-in.
• Flights – If train travel from your home country isn’t covered, you’ll need to arrange flights to your starting destination and back home from your final stop.
• Modest Clothing for Religious Sites – Many churches, including Notre Dame and the Vatican Museums, require shoulders to be covered, so pack a scarf, shawl, or cardigan.
•  Travel Insurance – You must have travel insurance. We can provide a quote from our provider, or you can arrange your own policy.
• Mobile Phone – Your phone should have our Interrailing Packages app, which includes your full itinerary, accommodation directions, and offline city guides. Plus, you’ll want it for capturing amazing memories!
• European adaptor plug
• Swimwear
• Windproof rain jacket
• Sleepwear
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Flight details.

What I don’t need to bring/do for an interrailing trip

• To pre-call accommodation
• Visa – Brexit will not have an effect on tourist travel in or out of UK
• Bed linen or a sleeping bag
• Padlock – lockers are available to you in all of the hostels

Find out more about what you need to pack for an interrailing trip by clicking here.