Italy Car Rentals from Auto Europe
Car hire in Italy with Auto Europe and get the best price guaranteed
Italy combines art, history and modern fashion with astonishing natural landscapes. It is formed of twenty distinctive regions that have their own unique character, culture and cuisine. The country is home to great ancient civilizations each with its own architectural and other artistic treasures. You can start your holiday in Rome, visiting the Colosseum amphitheatre, the remains of the Roman Forum or the Trevi fountain. Tour the Vatican to see Michelangelo’s magnificent artwork in the Sistine Chapel and other famous masterpieces.
Discover more of Italy by renting a car from Auto Europe. Admire the exquisite beauty of the countryside in Tuscany with its cypress woods, vine-covered hills and remote hilltop villages. Drive along in this unique landscape with diverse vegetation and stop in Pisa to see the famous leaning Tower of Pisa. Why don’t you visit Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet with its charming and fantastic architecture.
Auto Europe offers Italy car rental at all major pick up locations together with a large rental car fleet, so finding a car hire in Italy is both easy and economical.
Driving Tips in Italy
- You Need: A valid driving licence, passport/ID and a valid credit card.
- You Drive: On the right, so give way to traffic on the left.
- Seat Belts: Have to worn at all times in front and rear.
- Speed Limit: In Dry Conditions – Motorway: 130km/h (80mph), Dual Carriageway: 110km/h (68mph), Open Road: 90km/h (55mph), Town 50km/h (30mph), In Wet Conditions - Motorway: 110km/h (68mph), Dual Carriageway: 90km/h (55mph), Open Road: 80km/h, Town 50km/h (30mph)
- About Petrol: Unleaded is approx: €87.2 (69p), Diesel is approx: €79.4(63p)
- Parking Rules: In congested cities like Rome and Florence, indoor parking costs €23-30 (£23.72) for 12-24 hours; outdoor parking costs about €10-20. Parking in an area signposted zona disco (disk zone) is allowed for short periods (from 30 minutes to two hours or more -- the time is posted.
- Mobile Phones: Are forbidden. You will incur an on the spot fine.
Advice on car hire in Italy with Auto Europe
Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, we want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in Italy easier with Auto Europe.
- Prior to arriving to your destination, review on the booking confirmation the name of the supplier (e.g. Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)
- Present your passport, voucher, credit card and driving license. Some countries (especially countries outside Europe) also insist all drivers carry an International Driving Permit.
- Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country such as Switzerland, check your policy covers this.)
- Ensure the car hire contract includes a very accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g. any damage, scratches, etc.)
- Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling to.
- Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned as they were given or you will be charged the refill amount.
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