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Jul 7, 2024
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justAnotherCoug
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Don't mess with Switzerland. Unless you never plan to go back.
If you want to return in the future, pay the fines.
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Renting a car in Italy? Feedback from those that have done multi city Italy trip
Ezy
Jul 7, 1:05pm
I’ve rented a car in Italy multiple time. Best way to travel there imo. We had a great time.
cruiserhead
Jul 7, 1:08pm
Things can interesting driving in Rome.
hitechcpa
Jul 7, 2:03pm
Just got back from a multi-country Europe trip where we had 3 cars. Very easy.
DKN
Jul 7, 1:11pm
Where was your road trip?
BYUfan92
Jul 7, 1:23pm
Switzerland, Germany, Austria
DKN
Jul 7, 1:34pm
Cool trip! Hopefully you didn’t any speeding tickets? I 2x have had them show
BYUfan92
Jul 7, 2:13pm
Don't mess with Switzerland. Unless you never plan to go back.
justAnotherCoug
Jul 7, 2:32pm
Non-payment can jeopardize returning later to that country. I always pay.
Forzaitalia
Jul 7, 3:15pm
Agreed. They're speed cameras and legit, albeit super annoying.
DubuMfalme
Jul 7, 3:32pm
How long did it take for your tickets to arrive?
cajuncoug
Jul 8, 5:07am
I think it came in 2 or 3 weeks.
DubuMfalme
Jul 8, 6:44am
They can take up to one year to arrive.
justAnotherCoug
Jul 8, 10:52am
6 months from Italy. 3 hours for speeding in Germany! Those efficient Germans.
Forzaitalia
Jul 8, 11:28am
I rented a car in Rome a few months ago through Avis. Easier than my experience
rivercitycoug
Jul 7, 1:13pm
Driven all over Italy in rental cars. Fantastic way to get around the country
NarfUte
Jul 7, 1:13pm
Rented cars in Italy multiple times - it’s the best way to experience It. But in
BYUfan92
Jul 7, 1:22pm
Just be aware that almost every "highway" is a toll road there. We paid $200 in
ColtsCoug
Jul 7, 1:22pm
Avoid the ticket scam.
lilpenny
Jul 7, 1:30pm
Not so in Switzerland. Your cc will be charged, including administration fees.
MichCoug
Jul 7, 1:45pm
Yeah I got a ticket from Rome like 8 years ago in the mail. They said they would
4thNephite
Jul 7, 2:27pm
If you do rent, bring a written letter of coverage from your insurance or your
Plato
Jul 7, 1:37pm
It’s fine. Just be careful if you plan to drive into a city. A lot of their
UNLVcougar
Jul 7, 1:45pm
Top pros and cons
korihor
Jul 7, 2:24pm
Recommendations for renting a car in France?
ExitStageLeft
Jul 7, 2:45pm
My understanding is that you may need a special air quality certificate for the
Pinetree
Jul 7, 2:51pm
Just rented a car in Belgium about a month ago. Drove through Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and
specsauce
Jul 7, 3:12pm
Don’t do Avis if you’re going to have to drop off after hours
sammyh72
Jul 7, 4:33pm
I've rented in Italy and agree with the pros listed by Korihor. For big cities
Pinetree
Jul 7, 2:49pm
Use waze while driving in Europe
ihateusernames
Jul 7, 2:51pm
I did that, flew into Milan and rented a car to get around northern Italy
Mitty
Jul 7, 2:54pm
The convenience of a car in Italy makes it the top choice. Parking in big cities
Forzaitalia
Jul 7, 3:13pm
Renting a car is great for driving around outside of big cities -
Monomachos
Jul 7, 3:45pm
We just got back a month ago
cajuncoug
Jul 7, 4:05pm
In renting a car,
Archaea
Jul 7, 4:32pm
Get full coverage, you want to be able to walk away if something happens
therock
Jul 7, 9:54pm
There are exclusions even under those policies.
Archaea
Jul 8, 10:31am
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