Go on a winter sports holiday with DIKS

Enjoy a carefree winter sports holiday with DIKS! Whether you're heading to the Alps for a week of snow fun or enjoying a long weekend in the German mountains, a reliable rental car is the first step to a successful holiday. We'll help you find the right car, provide helpful tips, and provide an overview of the best travel times so you can make the most of your winter sports holiday.

Book your winter sports car with DIKS

Whether you're leaving during Christmas, spring break, or the quieter off-season, DIKS is happy to help you find the ideal rental car. Choose from our wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to spacious family vans, and drive to your ski resort worry-free.

✅ Well-prepared for the road
✅ Winter tires, snow chains, and roof boxes available
✅ Flexible rental periods for weekends, weeks, or longer

👉Book your rental car with DIKS today and enjoy a carefree winter sports holiday!

The busiest (and quietest) weeks for traveling

Winter is a popular time to drive to the snow. Roads and ski resorts can be particularly congested during school holidays. Below, you'll find an overview of the busiest (and quietest) periods to help you plan wisely.

Tip: Traveling outside peak hours benefits from less traffic, shorter wait times at the ski lifts, and often more affordable accommodation prices.

Peak season (busy)

• Spring break 2026 (February 14-22) – busiest time of year

• Christmas break week 2 (December 27, 2025 – January 4, 2026) – very busy

• Spring break week 2 (February 21 – March 1, 2026) – busy

• Christmas break week 1 (December 20-26, 2025) – moderately busy

Low season (quieter travel)

• The weeks before the Christmas holidays

• January 5–31, 2026 (especially January 10–17)

• The first week of February: slightly busier, but still manageable

• From March 9, 2026, after the spring break

• After Easter

Tip: Travel outside peak times to enjoy less traffic, shorter wait times at the ski lifts, and often more favorable accommodation prices.

Popular winter sports destinations

With a DIKS rental car, you have the freedom to choose from Europe's most beautiful winter sports destinations:

• Germany: ideal for a shorter winter sports holiday, close to home

• Austria: charming villages and perfectly groomed slopes

• France: vast ski areas with endless possibilities

• Switzerland: breathtaking mountain landscapes and quality

• Italy: delicious food, hospitality, and sunny ski slopes

Driving to a winter sports holiday: do's & don'ts

Be well-prepared! DIKS is happy to offer you a few handy tips:

Do's

• Make sure you have winter tires and snow chains (often mandatory in the Alpine countries)

• Plan your route wisely and depart outside peak hours

• Allow extra travel time during busy weeks

• Take plenty of breaks along the way

Don'ts

• Leaving last minute without overnight reservations

• Departing overloaded without being able to see out of the car

• Don't forget to check toll and vignette regulations

With a DIKS rental car, you're guaranteed a well-maintained car, including the right winter equipment. This way, you'll always head to the snow safely and comfortably.