Car Rental
Renting a car in Italy is relatively easy. We advise that unlike in America where a large SUV sounds great it can be problematic on the small roads of old villages and cities due to the size, so don’t go to big.
We recommend using one of the more well known and reputable car rental companies like a Hertz, Avis, Europcar or SIXT and make sure to get comprehensive coverage. Your cc or personal insurance usually does not cover driving abroad.
Something to consider is GPS with your car rental. Aurora and I have not had any serious problems relying on our phones’ navigation apps but we often encounter poor reception issues outside of the larger cities in Italy. We prepare for this by loading maps and destinations when on WIFI for offline service moments in google maps. If you are not familiar with this method of using GPS and are going plan to explore the countryside and want the added security we recommend considering getting the GPS with the car rental. Google maps is also sometimes not up to date on locations in Europe.