Driving in Italy, Car Rental Luggage Space, Standard Shift
Speed limits in Europe are by KPH: Kilometers
per hour and are clearly marked along most roads
On Italy's high speed roads, drivers will come
very close behind you to pass and it is best to
pull to the right to let faster vehicles pass
Speed limits are clearly posted in Italy and
france as above; this is 80.77 mph when clear,
68.35 in the rain 130 Kilometers per hour on a
clear day 110 in the rain,
Car Rental, Luggage
Space
When shopping for a rental
car, you should consider
your need for luggage size
of the vehicle. Some
agencies suggest the
number of bags that each
model can carry.
A trunk separated from the
passenger compartment
will help conceal luggage
when you park.
Shop on line well ahead
of your trip.
Another important
consideration will be your
ability to drive a standard
shift vehicle. You will find
Highway driving is just like
highway travel in the US
with toll tickets, rest areas,
food and gas stops all
being very similar but hill
villages will require skill
with the clutch in standard
shift vehicles.
Familiarity with the
International Driving
Symbols would help. A
map legend will have
explanations of the various
symbols and road sign
logos.
Car Rental in Italy will include options on luggage
space, gas or diesel, standard shift or automatic,
cell phone, car seats, international driving permit,
and, international traffic symbols
Auto Rental and
Driving Italy's
highways is
very similar to
Rental and
travel in the US
or Canada with
high speed toll
roads, and rest
areas/gas stops.
In Italy the Traffic
Laws, International
Traffic Symbols, and
the renting of an
automobile varies
little from the US or
Canada
An exit sign showing the route number of the
feeder road with the towns listed. The
speed limit is listed on a white sign with a
red circle: 90 KM per hour or about 56 miles
per
Car Rental can be booked on line with Auto
Europe, booking for major rental agencies
located in all major cities in Italy and at the
airports
Standard shift rental will
be the least expensive
but require skill Italy's
hillside villages.
Driving in Italy is done on
the right side and is
similar to the USA,
Canada, and Mexico
Return the rental car with an empty tank? See Policy
details
FCO) and good roads will speed you to Rome in about forty minutes. 20 miles approximately.
From Rome, high speed toll roads reach all of Italy.
Highway Stop in France
will offer gas and diesel,
information, snacks and
water.
Rain Rodolph Photos
Return the rental car with an empty tank? See Policy details
online well ahead of your trip and choose diesel or gas, luggage space,
standard or automatic, two door, four door and other options. Renting for
more than 17 days; see their options
Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various towns.
Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are available in
all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations.
Information for those renting a vehicle in France and Italy
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