Booking.com, an Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, is offering a road trip experience this spring that puts travelers behind the wheel of a movie-inspired classic car.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arrives as road trips continue to rise in popularity. Booking.com’s research shows the U.S. is one of the top road-trip markets in the world.
“The Ultimate Route 66 Road Trip: Hollywood Style” allows participants to hit the road in a classic car, explore part of the original Route 66 from Albuquerque to Santa Fe in New Mexico, and keep the adventures going with $10,000 in Booking.com Wallet Credits to cover the entire trip.
Travelers can choose one of three movie-inspired rides: a 1966 Ford Thunderbird, a sunshine-yellow 1960s VW minibus, or a time-traveling DeLorean, available exclusively to Booking.com customers.
“The Ultimate Route 66 Road Trip: Hollywood Style” cars will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on May 20 at 12 p.m. Eastern time.
The trip will take place from June 25-28 and is priced at $1.00 – a nod to the highway’s 100th birthday.
That single dollar secures a three-night stay for two across Albuquerque and Santa Fe, $10,000 in Booking.com Wallet Credits and a professional glam session and photoshoot with the car.
Travelers can choose from three cars provided by Booking.com car rental partner DriveShare, with curated itineraries for each.
Booking.com’s 2026 research shows that 57% of road-trippers say scenic stops along the way are a draw, and these itineraries are built around that appeal:
- Two Women & a ’66 Thunderbird (1966 Ford Thunderbird): The experience starts with an overnight stay at Sunset Motel Moriarty, a neon-lit Route 66 classic, where you’ll pick up your car and cruise Albuquerque’s Nob Hill district, then refuel at Sugar Nymphs Bistro before heading to 66 Diner for milkshakes and conversation. In Santa Fe, dine at The Shed — a 1953 adobe landmark — before returning via the artist’s village of Madrid on the Turquoise Trail for a final night at The Monterey Motel. Book the ’66 Thunderbird Experience.
- Big Dreams, Small Yellow Van (1960s VW Minibus): The experience begins with a stay at Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, then you can cruise in your van before embracing the eclectic energy of the ABQ Trolley Co. City Tour or take the Ghost Tour of Old Town. Order waffles à la mode at 66 Diner. Stop at the Tinkertown Museum on the Turquoise Trail, check into Pueblo Bonito Inn in Santa Fe, and dine at Café Pasqual’s. Book the ’60s VW Bus Experience.
- Stainless Steel, Neon Horizons (1981 DeLorean): Check into ARRIVE Albuquerque and have breakfast at Duran Central Pharmacy’s vintage counter. Capture professional photos in your Delorean against neon signs along Central Avenue, then grab a milkshake at 66 Diner. In Santa Fe, have dinner at The Shed. Close out at El Vado Motel — sleek car, vintage motel, retro-futurist dream fully realized. Book the ’81 DeLorean Experience.
“The Route 66 centennial is the ultimate time to take a bucket-list road trip across the U.S., and we’ve made it easier than ever to do so,” said Ian Ackland, Managing Director, Americas at Booking.com. “This experience captures everything that makes U.S. road trips so special – the history, the freedom, the small-town charm – wrapped in a little Hollywood magic.
“By seamlessly connecting iconic car rentals with our vast network of local stays and attractions, we’re helping travelers take the road trip of a lifetime while supporting the small businesses and partners that are the heartbeat of this historic highway.”
(Image of the three classic vehicles being offered by Booking.com)