12/12/2025 • 9 min
How to prepare for a long car trip
A passenger checklist before a long car trip: documents, luggage, food, children, border, stops and comfort on the road.
A long car trip can be calm and comfortable if you prepare in advance. This is especially important for Poland - Ukraine and Ukraine - Poland routes and border trips with children, elderly passengers or large luggage.
Documents before an international trip
- Passport or another document that allows border crossing.
- Children's documents, permissions or additional papers if required for the route.
- Flight or train tickets if the transfer is tied to a specific time.
| Category | What to take | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Water | A bottle for every passenger | It is not always possible to buy water quickly on the road |
| Charger | Cable, power bank, adapter | The phone is needed to contact the driver and relatives |
| Medicine | Personal medicine, motion sickness pills, plaster | Basic items are better kept close on the road |
Luggage, children and comfort
Before booking a transfer, tell us the number of suitcases, strollers or unusual luggage. If travelling with children, clarify the child's age, seat needs, preferred stops and items that should stay in the cabin.
Planning a long car trip?
My Transfer helps organize a comfortable door-to-door transfer with luggage, children, stops and arrival time in mind.