Discover Italy with the freedom of a rental car
Italy, a country where every bend welcomes you with a new adventure. Drive past world-famous vineyards, historic cities and coastlines along the Mediterranean. A place where the car is the perfect buddy to discover all the most beautiful hidden spots at your own pace.
Top 5 sights to visit with a rental car
- The Colosseum: experience the epic centre of the Roman Empire. Park your rental car nearby and walk through the historic ruins.
- The Amalfi Coast: a breathtaking coastline well worth the detour.
- Florence's Duomo: make a stop in Florence, called 'Firenze' among Italians, and admire the architectural wonders the Duomo.
- Venice: drive until you can go no further, park your rental car and take a boat ride on a gondola through the city of love.
- Lake Garda: drive around the sparkling waters and find your perfect picnic spot.
Italy's roads
Italy's roads are of good quality, especially in the North. In the South, road quality declines.
Driving in old city centres in Italy
Look out for road signs saying 'Zona traffico limitado'. This actually means that this area is an environmental zone where cars are not welcome unless the driver has a permit. Sometimes this sign only applies during certain hours/periods, in which case it will be mentioned. Do not ignore these signs, as there is a hefty fine.
The right rental car category for Italy
For short trips to the supermercato or gelateria, the Small or Economy category is fine. Would you rather cover a lot of miles along the Tuscan vineyards or the Adriatic coast? Then some extra legroom won't hurt and we recommend a rental car from category Compact. If you plan to travel through mountainous areas with your rental car in Italy, a car from the Comfort category or higher is recommended due to its higher power.
Best travel time to visit Italy
For a dolce trip, the best time to visit Italy is between April and June and September to October. You'll avoid the summer crowds and still enjoy pleasant weather.
Famous Italian food and drink
Dive into the rich flavours of Italy with a pasta carbonara or a crispy pizza margherita, fresh from the wood-fired oven. Finish your meal with a creamy gelato as you get ready for the next part of your Italian road trip
Italian words and phrases about car rental
- Stoplight: Semaforo.
- Breakdown: Guasto.
- Curve: Curva.
- Car key: Chiave dell'auto.
- Car park: Parcheggio.
- Which car is for me? Quale auto è per me?
- Here you have my driving license: Ecco la mia patente di guida.
- Will there be petrol or diesel in my car? Va benzina o diesel in questa auto?
- Where is the nearest petrol station: Dov'è la stazione di servizio più vicina?
- Where do I leave my car when my holiday is over? Dove lascio la mia auto quando la vacanza è finita?