Ranked: Top 30 Christmas Driving Songs

A survey of 2,000 drivers, commissioned by Škoda, revealed the top Christmas driving songs, with 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl topping the poll, followed by Chris Rea's 'Driving Home for Christmas'.

The ideal Christmas playlist length was found to be 18 songs, with a catchy chorus (44 percent), festive lyrics (35 percent), and a nostalgic connection (33 percent) identified as key elements for a classic festive hit.  

TOP 30 – CHRISTMAS DRIVING SONGS

1. ‘Fairytale of New York’ by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl
2. ‘Driving Home’ for Christmas by Chris Rea
3. ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!
4. ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’ by Wizzard
5. ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ by Slade
6. ‘Do They Know It's Christmas?’ by Band Aid
7. ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ by Mariah Carey
8. ‘Step into Christmas’ by Elton John
9. ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’ by Bruce Springsteen
10. ‘It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ by Andy Williams
11. ‘Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee
12. ‘Stay Another Day’ by East 17
13. ‘White Christmas’ by Bing Crosby
14. ‘Mary’s Boy Child’ by Boney M
15. ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
16. ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ by Brenda Lee
17. ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ by Perry Como and the Fontane Sisters
18. ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ by Dean Martin
19. ‘Peace on Earth/The Little Drummer Boy’ by Bing Crosby and David Bowie
20. ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ by Paul McCartney
21. ‘Feliz Navidad’ by José Feliciano
22. ‘Winter Wonderland’ by Michael Bublé
23. ‘Lonely This Christmas’ by Mud
24. ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ by Frank Sinatra
25. ‘Christmas Time (Don’t Let the Bells End)’ by The Darkness
26. ‘Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’ by Jackson Five
27. ‘Christmas Wrapping’ by The Waitresses
28. ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters
29. ‘In Dulci Jubilo’ by Mike Oldfield
30. ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ by Bobby Helms