We know how much Taylor Swift likes her cars, and we know the cars she prefers to drive when tooling around with friends and family, or breaking away from the paparazzi. But did you know that Travis Kelce has his own million-dollar car collection? His choices are both lavish and personal, and now, they include a spot for Taylor Swift in the passenger or driver’s seat.
If their cars inspire you to think you, too, would like to drive a Rolls Royce but your budget objects, here are Tay and Trav’s getaway cars and some solid, affordable alternatives that will look and feel just as good without the superstar-level price tag.
The Best Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Date Night Car, Ever: Rolls Royce Ghost
Yes, the Rolls Royce Ghost is over the top, with a starting price of $350K that easily climbs to $500K, and this probably what Travis likes so much about it. Taylor, though, probably appreciates the ultra-luxury touches and delights, like the starlight headliner with shooting starts. Who could ever get tired of that? It has coach doors that open outward, perfect for slipping into the rear seat away from prying camera lenses, and a Champagne cooler in the rear seat for a relaxing sip of bubbly.
The Ghost’s V12 engine will rocket you away from the rest of the world with just a tap of the accelerator, but it’s demure; you feel the power but it doesn’t announce itself. Plus, the Ghost is completely customizable, from interior and exterior colors and details to the umbrellas that store in the door frame of the car. There isn’t anything about this car that isn’t supremely elegant and refined.
Video: See what Rolls Royce is all about in our tour of the Spectre
Rolls Royce Ghost Alternative: BMW 7 Series
Not as lavish or customizable but still over the top, the BMW 7 series sedan, priced from $106,000, is equally comfortable in the front seat or rear. An ideal date night car, you can even have your date in the car; there’s a wide cinematic screen that lowers from the ceiling so you watch a movie in the comfort of refined leather with heated, massaging seats.
Video: Here’s what it’s like to be a passenger in this sumptuous luxury car
Sporty Getaways to Soak Up The Sun: Aston Martin Vanquish
When the date calls for putting the top down and cruising in luxury, the Aston Martin Vanquish could the be the ultimate choice. Produced until 2019, it’s now a collectors item, and very collectable: New, it carried a price tag of $300,000+ and is still popular among athletes and superstars like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce; used it can be had for half that, or possibly less.
These hand-built cars feature AMG engines and bespoke design, including hand made badges by London jeweler Vaughton’s and leather from Bridge of Weir. Design and craftsmanship, however, is all Aston, and always among the most beautiful cars on the road.
Affordable Alternative: Nissan Z
While not a convertible, the Nissan Z is most recent generation of the classic Z car and may be the best ever: it evokes the classic shape and proportions of the original, it adds a minimalist modern aesthetic and the best driving dynamics ever. Inside it’s equipped with everything you need from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to navigation, satellite radio and more. And with a price that starts at about $43,000, it gives you date night and getaway fun but leaves room in the budget to extend your five-star weekend.
An Elegant Ride for Daily Routines: Range Rover
Even celebrities have to stop at the grocery store, though its probably Erowhon rather than Albertson’s. The Range Rover is the perfect ride for all those routines, from meetings and appointments to dinners out. Elegant new technology, a more modern and minimalist interior and bespoke materials let you escape from the rest of the world and find respite in its elevated cabin. The Range Rover, which is one of the most capable off-roaders, too, can be optioned with a third row for bringing more people along on the ride, too. Maybe this, and what may be in the future, is why the Range Rover resonates so strongly with Tay and Trav?
Affordable Alternative: Kia Telluride
The likeness is unmistakable, and the capabilities are priceless: The Kia Telluride has seating for 6 or 7, comfortable leather or leatherette, top notch tech and if you like, off-road capability that allow you access to all those exclusive remote vistas that previously only Range Rover drivers had access to. Its full-size SUV proportions simply look great—in your driveway or at the valet at the Four Seasons, were you might just run into Tay and Trav if you’re lucky.
Chevelle 408 Stoker
This is the car that spawned the ‘Tay and Trav getaway’ meme: Travis’s Chevrolet Chevelle SS 408 Stroker. It’s clear that Travis has an appreciation for classic cars, and even if you weren’t alive to appreciate this car the first time around, it’s wide-open feel and simplicity evokes a sense of freedom and possibility.
This 1970 Chevelle is a rarity; only 1,100 were built. And for its time it was powerful, powered by a V8 engine that produced an estimated 265 HP, though many Chevelle SS’s replaced the engine with a V8 that generates 505 HP. Either way, it delivers enough power for a fast getaway from reality and off into the night.
Modern Altrenative: Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is soon to be a classic in its own right: 2024 will be the last year of this classic sports car. Convertible or hard top, the Camaro also is powered by a V8 (or a smaller, less pricey but still powerful V6) that produces up to 650 HP and is priced from $32K-$49K.
For date nights and weekend jaunts we’d also go with the convertible version of the Chevy Camaro; the sloped roofline might prove less roomy for all passengers, but top down, you’ll never feel hemmed in.
When Security Is the Priority: Ford Expedition
Taylor Swift is known to be escorted around town, as well as to events and outings with Travis, in a Ford Expedition. Priced from $57-$83K, the driver is often someone on her security detail, and this SUV makes total sense in that regard: it’s large, comfortable and has room for the whole entourage. We love the ample headroom and legroom, flexible seating and true 4WD capability so even a bit of getting away off the beaten path is possible.
Safety Net Alternative: Chevrolet Traverse
A large capable SUV need not be as pricey as the Expedition, and can hold plenty of luxuries. The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is one: it gives Tahoe vibes with its square proportions, ample passenger space and flexible seating for 7 or 8. All new for 2024 is Super Cruise hands-free driving, “hey Google” voice assistance and a Z71 off-road capable trim. Priced from $30K-$55K, its an affordable and comfortable bubble for those days when we all need to get away from the outside world.
We all need to get away. And a good getaway—for date nights, road trips or just to quickly escape the stress of reality for a few minutes. The right car is critical in that equation, for both its ability to which you away as much as its ability to provide the comfortable cocoon that a getaway demands.
