Europe. If you have a map of Europe on your account, you can find out which map zone coverage applies to your device by connecting it to TomTom HOME. If you have enough space to install the full map, this covers the same countries on all devices.

Turn on your TomTom and go to “Change Preferences.” Under the “Change Preferences” menu, click “Manage Maps.” Select the “Switch Maps” option. Highlight the country you would like to change to and then select it.

Check map version on device Your current map version can tell you if your map is up-to-date. See the FAQ Check map and application version for the instructions to find the current map version on your navigation device. The version of the map is listed next to the name of the Map: ‘Europe’ v1000. 1234, for instance.

Europe. Full door to door navigation in the following countries and regions is included: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Map regions have changed in TomTom GO navigation to help you save space, and only download what you need. Instead of needing Western Europe to travel across region borders, the new maps allow you to cross borders by just adding neighbouring map regions.

Will my Sat Nav work abroad? The majority of sat navs come installed with UK and Ireland mapping only, however, if you plan on travelling abroad, you should think about buying the same model with European maps installed for a moderate extra cost.

Using a sat nav while driving in France is completely legal but there are a number of instances where you could land into trouble. France law dictates that motorists must not use sat navs which can actively deter speeding cameras.

TomTom’s service in France is certified to be 100% legal. Instead of warning for exact locations of cameras, TomTom warns for Danger Zones around any potential danger, including cameras.

Yes, please remember your data allowances are only available within in the UK. When using the GPS/Maps function while abroad you will be charged for accessing data. You can then continue to use data until you’ve reached 50MB (100MB in Europe) without any additional charges.

So GPS is even in Europe. And any standard GPS unit will work just fine. What you get will depend on your preference—whether you want a GPS unit for use in the car, or one that’s more for walking around. Like the Garmin, you can use an SD card in it and load European maps.

The mapping app on your phone works fine for navigating Europe’s roads. The downside is that to get real-time turn-by-turn directions and traffic updates, you’ll need Internet access (a concern abroad, where you are likely paying more for data).

How Does GPS Work Internationally? GPS works the same no matter where you are, using Global Positioning Satellites to triangulate the position of the GPS tracking device and determine it’s exact location.

Even if you decide to use a VPN in order to download Google Maps on your phone, you still won’t be able to properly use the app to navigate in a country where the service is not supported or blocked. If you’re on Android, you can use QuestMap, MAPS.ME, Waze, HERE WeGo, Avenza Maps, or other GPS apps.

If traveling to Europe, and if your device was preloaded with European mapping, it is not necessary to purchase a European map through the Garmin website. Update the device’s European maps in Garmin Express.

Installing Maps to a Garmin Device or Memory Card

1. Connect the Garmin device to the computer.
2. Open Basecamp.
3. Click Maps > Install Maps.
4. Select the device or SD card.
5. Click Continue.
6. Click Install.
7. Click Finish.