15 Funny Audiobooks for Road Trips—You Won’t Stop Laughing

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Whether you’re hitting the road solo or with family, audiobooks are perfect to pass time on a long drive.

Planning a long trip? Make it memorable where audiobooks act as your own personal comedy show.

From witty memoirs to laugh-out-loud fiction, here is a collection of 15 best funny audiobooks for road trips guaranteed to keep you entertained and give you some good laughs.

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15 Best Funny Audiobooks for Road Trips

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1. Guards! Guards!

Terry Pratchett at his finest. This classic, laugh-out-loud fantasy tale is packed with wit, charm, and heart

I love the comedic timing with an excellent story line that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Each character is brilliantly created with a unique voice and personality.

If you love fantasy books, D&D, or video games, you will instantly get numerous jokes about what it is like to be a guard in a fantasy city.

Pratchett takes all the cliches about fantasy books and uses them in different and fun ways.

2. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

A true masterpiece and an amazing interstellar adventure with lots of humor and a great story.

It follows Arthur Dent, an ordinary British man whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers his best friend is an alien and he’s taken off earth just as it’s destroyed to make way for a galaxy highway.

Arthur is having a bad day and to top it all off, he hasn’t even had his morning cup of tea.

Stephen Fry is a master story teller and has done an amazing job with narration. His voice perfectly suits this exciting and hilarious sci-fi story.

This is one of the audiobooks you would like to enjoy over and over again. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is one of the best short audiobooks for road trips.

3. Me Talk Pretty One Day

David Sedaris’ short stories are hilarious, effortless engaging, and even more delightful when narrated in his signature dry wit.

Sedaris takes us on a wild ride of his family life, his struggle with French class, and encounters with bizarre strangers.

His lisp leads to some unforgettable exchanges with his speech teacher, and a particular story from the Paris Metro is priceless.

He met his share of strange people prior to becoming a writer. If you enjoy smart, offbeat humor with a touch of heart, this is a perfect pick.

4. Food: A Love Story

One of my favorite clean and funny audiobooks for family road trips. Comedian Jim Gaffigan dives deep into his favorite subject—food—with his signature wit and spot-on delivery that will have everyone in the car laughing out loud.

You will love his intimate food memories, opinions, and fantasies. His take on coconut water (“clearly invented to make people stop drinking coconut water”) is just one of the many laugh-out-loud moments.

if you have seen his stand-up, you will recognize some of the material, but his jokes never get old—no matter how many times you hear them.

As a bonus, you will also get a fun glimpse into the regional food favorites across the country. This is the type of book that I can listen from cover to cover in one sitting

5. Dad Is Fat

Jim Gaffigan’s hilarious, witty and relatable take on parenting answers one question: “What is it like having five kids?”.

This book feels like a 5-hour standup routine about parenting that perfectly captures the stress, terror, and love of parenting.

You will love all of his stories about his kids and can relate to many of them if you are a parent.

It’s a perfect escape from everyday routine and will make you appreciate the small things that make parenting so special.

6. Dungeon Crawler Carl

If you love hilarious LitRPG adventures and are a fan of Ready Player One, Spaceteam, or Apocalyptic Nomadic Warrior, you are gonna be hooked.

There is no full moment in this the fast-paced story and you will have loads of laugh. The characters are absolutely loveable.

Carl and Donut are fantastic characters who almost anyone can relate to. Jeff Hays’ narration is top-tier, brining each character to life with distinct and memorable voice.  

I was not expecting this book to be this good. A fantastic start to the series.

7. The Rosie Project

This nicely done romcom delivers the perfect blend of humor, heart, and unexpected romance.

You will laugh out loud and cry, a story that will touch your heart on so many levels and for so many different reasons.

Don is a genetics professor who happens to resemble Gregory Peck. He is determined to find the perfect wife through a detailed questionnaire—one that absolutely, completely, definitely is not Rosie.

Sometimes, though, you don’t find love: love finds you. I just love Australian humor and this romcom will keep you entertained from start to finish.

8. Bossypants

Tina Fey’s Bossypants is a hilarious, sharp, and refreshingly honest look at her journey through the media industry.

This book is filled with real-life experiences that could easily double as SNL and 30 Rock skits.

It is a series of mini essays that cover everything like photo shoots to her days on Saturday Night Live.

The best part is having Tina Fey narrate her story and open about the events that have moulded her life.

Tina doesn’t stick to the usual style of an autobiography which makes the book hilarious, fresh, and entertaining. 

9. Three Men In A Boat  

A timeless classic brought to life by Hugh Laurie’s brilliant narration in his natural accent.

Three Men in a Boat follows three delightfully clueless friends who embark on a a trip up the Thames. They find themselves in a series of unexpected misadventures.

Poetry, philosophy, humor and downright thickness all in one rollicking adventure.

Hugh Laurie’s hilarious narration makes you laugh continuously. Some jokes are more obvious while others hit you after a while. Perfect entertainment for a short trip.

10. Rivers of London

A young London cop who stumbles upon a shocking truth—he has magic powers. But he quickly realizes he is not alone.

The London police force has its fair share of wizards, and with supernatural chaos brewing, their skills are more essential than ever.

The plot is driven by the main character’s insatiable curiosity to know how things work and duty to uphold the Queen’s Peace.

A wonderfully narrated story with never a dull moment. You won’t be able to stop listening and wonder what happens next.

One of the highly recommended funny audiobooks for road trips.

11. A Walk in the Woods

Bill Bryson has written some hilarious travel books, and this one is among his finest.

Reluctant adventurer Bryson takes readers on a grueling journey along the Appalachian Trail, the longest continuous footpath in the world.

A funny and entertaining book that inspires you to pack and head out for your own adventure.

William Robert’s narration is on point. So well read and never a dull moment. It has so many facts and details that it almost makes you want to join Bryson on the trail.

12. Down Under

Bill Bryson takes readers on yet another hilarious and insightful adventure—this time through the wild and wonderful landscapes of Australia.

With some fascinating characters and unique charm, Australia stands out as one of the most incredible places to visit and live.

Bryson’s sharp wit, paired with Roberts’ engaging narration, is spot on and captivating.

His keen observations on language, behavior, and traditions is entertaining. His deep appreciation for history will make you fall in love with the journey.

13. Yes Please

This isn’t your typical autobiography. Amy Poehler, the beloved actress and comedian, delivers a memoir packed with witty, laugh-out-loud essays and quirky life lessons.

You will know you are getting something special and a bit absurd, right from the start.

If you are a fan of Amy Poehler, you will absolutely love this book. Her narration is perfect and you will get an honest and hilarious insight into what framed her as a person.

A pretty funny memoir that will make your next road trip memorable.

14. Nothing to See Here

This brilliantly crafted and captivating story will hook you from the start. Perfect for a long drive, it unfolds layer by layer—hilarious one moment, deeply moving the next.

At its heart, it’s the story of a woman who discovers new purpose in life as she cares for two extraordinary children with remarkable abilities.

The narration is truly exceptional, bringing every emotion to life and doing full justice to this funny, touching, and heartfelt novel.

15. A Confederacy of Dunces

A fascinating story that vividly captures 1960s America in all its gritty glamour, charm, and chaos.

The narrator does a phenomenal job bringing unforgettable, quirky characters to life. While it won’t have you roaring with laughter, but you will have constant internal belly laughs.

There are parts that you just want to laugh, part that you want to cry, and parts that you do both.

I hope these hilarious audiobooks make your next family road trip even more enjoyable. Let me know which one you loved the most.