The convenience of a car in Italy makes it the top choice. Parking in big cities

Jul 7, 2024
3:13:45pm

Forzaitalia All-American

is a drawback plus heavy traffic congestion. Hotels can charge a lot for parking. Tolls add up, too.

If you only want to visit a couple big cities, go via train and taxi. But town hopping I would hands down go via auto.

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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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