- Canada leads the list of the best countries for car enthusiasts.
- Four out of the top ten countries offer a highway speed limit of 80 mph.
- The United States stands out with the lowest petrol price at approximately $1, among the other countries on the list.
- Spain has the highest road quality ranking, with a highway speed limit of 80 mph.
J&Y Law conducted research to find the best countries for car enthusiasts. The study includes 6 main criteria: 1) highway speed limit (mph), 2) petrol price, 3) automotive notable events held in 2023, 4) insurance costs per year, 5) maintenance cost, and 6) road quality score. Using these criteria, scores were assigned to each country, leading to the identification of the top 10 countries for car enthusiasts.
Findings summed up
| Country | Highway Speed Limit (mph) | Petrol Price | Insurance Costs Per Year | Maintenance | Road Quality Score | Score |
| Canada | 74.0 | $1.43 | $1,300 – 1,800 | $1400 – 1500 | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Spain | 74.0 | $1.84 | $420 | $1,100 | 5.7 | 8.7 |
| Italy | 80.0 | $2.12 | $400 – 680 | $2,500 | 4.4 | 7.0 |
| United States | 74.0 | $1.01 | $1,700 | $1,100 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Australia | 80.0 | $1.14 | $635 | $6,400 | 4.9 | 6.4 |
| Belgium | 74.0 | $1.97 | $420 – 1050 | $750 – 850 | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| France | 80.0 | $2.07 | $640 | $5300 – 10500 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Germany | 80.0 | $2.03 | $1,400 | $210 | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| New Zealand | 68.0 | $1.78 | $1,200 | $1,000 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Finland | 74.0 | $2.09 | $720 | $2850 – 3500 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
Canada, with a top score of 9.0, is leading the list of the best countries for car enthusiasts. Not only does it have a highway speed limit of 74 mph, but it also stands out by hosting the Canadian International AutoShow. On the other hand, compared to other nations, Canadian petrol prices and maintenance costs are on the higher side.
Spain, coming in second with a score of 8.7, has an excellent combination of road quality and affordability. Based on the World Population Review, Spain has the highest road quality score of 5.7. Like Canada, Spain also has a highway speed limit of 74 mph. While its petrol prices are not the lowest, the yearly insurance costs are significantly lower than in other countries.
Italy ranks third with a score of 7.0. Despite having one of the highest highway speed limits of 80 mph among the countries on the list, Italy has the lowest road quality score. Italy’s maintenance and petrol costs are relatively high at $2, which might concern some enthusiasts.
The United States, with a score of 6.5, claims the fourth position. The lowest petrol price in the United States greatly benefits car enthusiasts, making it an affordable destination for lengthy travels. The highway speed limit here is 74 mph.
Australia rounds up the top five with a score of 6.4. While it has one of the highest highway speed limits on the list, at 80 mph, its yearly maintenance expenses may reach $6,400.
Belgium is ranked sixth with a score of 6.2. Matching most countries on the list, Belgium has a highway speed limit of 74 mph. However, its petrol prices are comparatively higher; according to globalpetrolprices.com, it is $1.8.
France, with a score of 6.1, is not far behind in seventh place, with a strong presence in the automotive industry. It is one of the 4 countries on the list with an 80 mph highway speed limit.
Germany, ranked eighth with a score of 5.9, is a well-known giant in the automobile industry. Along with a highway speed restriction of 80 mph, it stands out for its low maintenance expenses at $210.
New Zealand is in ninth place with a score of 5.0. It has the lowest highway speed limitations on the list, at 68 mph. For petrol prices and maintenance, New Zealand ranks in the middle among other countries.
Finland is completing the list at the tenth with a score of 4.1. It has one of the highest road quality scores at 5.3. Here, the highway speed limit is 74 mph.
