This free printable road trip scavenger hunt is a fun game for kids and families to play on a long car journey. I have created 8 free, printable activities (of different difficulties), for you to download and take on your travels!
This game is all about finding and doing things along the car ride. Made for kids who are old enough to read, this road trip scavenger hunt will get their brains working and keep them entertained as you drive!
There is always lots to see out of the window, and this game is great for keeping children occupied. Crafts for kids in the car are essential to prevent boredom, so plan ahead and pack lots!
Scroll down, and you will find instructions on how to play the game, a link to the free pdf for you to download and print, and other suggested games to play!
Love free printables? Check out our free printable road trip games for kids and our awesome road trip bingo article!
Here is an example of one of the printable cards!
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How To Play Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
How to play:
- Download using the link below
- Print off the Road Trip Scavenger Hunt game
- Pack a pen
- Pack something to lean on in the car (such as a book)
- Pack prizes for players
- Players look out of the window or at rest stops to find the items
- Cross each item out as they find it
- The winner is the first person to find and cross out all of their items on the sheet
Download your Free Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Free Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Cards!
To play the Road Trip Scavenger Hunt, simply print off the sheets using the link to the pdf download. Pack a pen for each person and take something to lean on in the car.
As you drive, each passenger who is playing needs to keep a lookout for the items on their sheet. Each time you see something, cross it off with a pen, and the first person to see all of the things, wins a prize.
Take a prize for every player to reward everybody for taking part! Maybe their favorite snack, or a new cuddly toy.
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Free Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt (6 versions)
I have created 8 different Free Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt sheets. 2 are easy, 4 are medium, and 2 are hard. You can see an example of one of the sheets above. These are perfect for children who are at a reading age.
If you have a mixture of younger and older children, they can help one another. You could even play as a family and find the things on the list together, with one person marking the sheet.
If you decide to work as a family, start easy, and build your way up through the levels of difficulty.
Why Kids Love Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
Kids love games on long car rides, and this Road Trip Scavenger Hunt will not disappoint. Children love it because it keeps them occupied, and prevents them from being bored in the car.
Hunting for things along the way is a lovely way for them to take in the scenery, rather than being on technology the whole way. It is a bit of friendly competition, and the whole family can get involved too.
Having something to do in the car is really important for children, and they will really appreciate you taking the time to pack them some activities to enjoy along the way.
Other Games to Play With Kids On The Road
If you haven’t already, check out our Free Printable Road Trip Bingo Activity for Kids. This is similar to a scavenger hunt, but you use a bingo card and win prizes for crossing a line, then the full card.
We also have a whole selection of other Free, Printable Road Trip Games for Kids. These include:
- Road Trip Word Search
- Road trip conversation starters for kids
- Road Trip Hangman
- Road Sign Bingo
- Car Make Hunt
- Fast Food Chain – I Spy
- Vehicle Hunt
Purchase an A4 ring binder or Presentation Folder for each child, and fill them with the printed activities. You might want to take a whiteboard marker and use the games through a plastic wallet. That way, you can reuse them by wiping the plastic wallet clean each time.
Check out our Road Trip Hacks article where we have advice on how to pack and organize the car.
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