Car/4WD hire

I recommend against renting a car in Italy if you: Plan on visiting large cities such as Venice (car-free), Rome, Bologna, Florence, Milan or Naples. They are all well connected by high-speed trains and very difficult to explore by car, with crazy traffic and hard-to-grasp parking rules.

If you are considering renting a car in Italy, we say good for you! Italy is a fantastic country, but MANY people make crucial mistakes which can lead to danger or a bad experience. There is plenty of information on the web about renting a car in Italy but most of it, including a lot of this guide [just scroll down!], focuses on what you should do! But this guide is different. This is going to tell you what you should AVOID doing when renting a car in Italy.

Believe it or not, renting a car in Italy isn’t as scary or dangerous as you may think! It can be a bit crazier to drive in Italy compared to other European countries, but we promise it isn’t all that bad as long as you are prepared.

Whether you are planning your 10 days in Italy, have a bit more time and are spending 2 weeks in Italy, or doing an Italy road trip, you can complete them all by renting a car, depending on your interests!

We have rented a car in Italy countless times at this point covering thousands and thousands of miles on various Italy road trips and have made countless mistakes. This [unfortunately] has given us first-hand knowledge of what you should NOT DO when renting a car in Italy. This is NOT meant to scare you, but to prepare you so that you can have a safe and wonderful time!
Italy is a stunning country full of natural wonder and driving yourself around is one of the best ways to see what Italy has to offer! Before you embark on renting a car in Italy, there are a few things you need to know to have a safe and enjoyable time in the country.