The ultimate Christmas road-trip playlist for all ages and tastes

Anyone travelling  over Christmas 2024 will be expecting to be gridlocked on one of the UK's motorways at some point over the festive season - but having the perfect playlist can ensure that stress levels remain under control throughout.

But don't leave your playlist to chance, you'll need to make sure that all ages and tastes are catered for - which is why our ultimate Christmas playlist selection could be all you need. From kids to teens, parents and grandparents, we've the suggestions you need right here. 

Have you got  your Christmas driving playlist ready to go - we've all you need. Photo credit: Tatyana Mazepova / Pexels.com

Here's the Ultimate Christmas Driving Playlist (2024 Edition) designed for festive road trips, appealing to a wide age range (10-50). It blends classic holiday hits, modern takes, and upbeat tracks to keep everyone in the car entertained:

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🎅 Timeless Christmas Classics

These crowd-pleasers set a warm and nostalgic tone:

1. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" - Mariah Carey
2. "Last Christmas" - Wham!
3. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" - Andy Williams
4. "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee
5. "White Christmas" - Bing Crosby
6. "Jingle Bell Rock" - Bobby Helms
7. "Feliz Navidad" - José Feliciano
8. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - Jackson 5

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🎄 Modern Christmas Favourites

Newer tunes with a festive flair:

9. "Underneath the Tree" - Kelly Clarkson
10. "Mistletoe" - Justin Bieber
11. "Santa Tell Me" - Ariana Grande
12. "Cozy Little Christmas" - Katy Perry
13. "Christmas Tree Farm" - Taylor Swift
14. "Like It’s Christmas" - Jonas Brothers
15. "Holidays" - Meghan Trainor ft. Earth, Wind & Fire

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❄️ Upbeat and Road Trip Friendly

For sing-alongs and good vibes:

16. "Run Rudolph Run" - Chuck Berry
17. "Wonderful Christmastime" - Paul McCartney
18. "Driving Home for Christmas" - Chris Rea
19. "Sleigh Ride" - The Ronettes
20. "Step Into Christmas" - Elton John
21. "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" - Wizzard
22. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" - Band Aid

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🎶 For the Kids (and Young at Heart)

Fun and family-friendly options:

23. "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" - Thurl Ravenscroft
24. "Frosty the Snowman" - Gene Autry
25. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - Burl Ives
26. "Let It Go (Holiday Remix)" - Idina Menzel
27. "Jingle Bells" - Michael Bublé ft. The Puppini Sisters

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🎧 Indie, Pop, & Alternative Spins

For something fresh and different:

28. "Christmas Wrapping" - The Waitresses
29. "My December" - Linkin Park
30. "Carol of the Bells" - Pentatonix
31. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Sam Smith
32. "Baby It's Cold Outside" - John Legend & Kelly Clarkson

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🎤 Sing-Along Mega Hits

Perfect for group karaoke in the car:

33. "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - Dean Martin
34. "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" - John Lennon & Yoko Ono
35. "Holly Jolly Christmas" - Michael Bublé
36. "Blue Christmas" - Elvis Presley
37. "Mele Kalikimaka" - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters

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🎵 Instrumentals for Scenic Routes

Relaxing and magical for when the snow is falling:

38. "The Nutcracker Suite" - Tchaikovsky
39. "Linus and Lucy" - Vince Guaraldi Trio
40. "Christmas Canon" - Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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Save this playlist to your usual streaming service, and enjoy the festive road trip vibes!

 

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