Updated 2018. If you’re renting a car in Italy, be sure to bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) with you. In 2005, a law went into effect requiring all non-European Union foreigners renting a car in Italy to have an International Driving Permit (IDP). While yours truly has rented a car in Italy at least once or twice a year since …
Whether or Not to Rent a Car in Italy
Everyone seems to have an opinion about driving in Italy. Some people love the chaos. Others who have rented a car to drive through the country swear they will never do it again. If you’re traveling through the countryside, renting a car is often the best option for some people. There are four factors to consider when deciding whether to …
Renting a Car in Italy? Great Deals from Auto Europe
I’ve been a big fan of Auto Europe for many years. In my first few visits years ago, I tried other rental companies in Italy but once I started using Auto Europe I was hooked. Two reasons: 1) the customer service is superb and efficient and 2) I’ve always found the lowest car rental rates with them. A few years …
Italy: You Can Get a Parking Ticket Unloading in Front of Your Hotel
A few months back, in this article in the Washington Post by travel expert Chris Elliott, I talked about the issue of traffic tickets in “limited traffic zones” in Italian cities. When I shared the article and advice with my readers, one (M. Briglia) had these interesting comments about being cautious about where you park when pulling up to a …
Save 5% With DOI’s Auto Europe Discount Code
It is that time of year again when many people are planning their summer adventures in Italia. We’re happy to remind you that we can help you save a few dollars or euros on your travel with Dream of Italy’s special 5% discount on Auto Europe car rentals! To take advantage of this offer, call Auto Europe at (800) …
Free GPS + 5% Off Rental with Auto Europe
If you’re driving in Italy, you’ll save many headaches and lots of time (that you would have spent getting lost) with GPS (Global Positioning System) in the car. Trust me! I will never rent another car in Italy with out it. Fortunately, this summer and fall, Auto Europe is offering a free GPS rental with car rentals in Italy of …
Renting a Car in Italy? Save 5% with Auto Europe
Dream of Italy has partnered with Auto Europe to offer all readers 5% off Auto Europe’s already-low rental rates. Even before I knew anyone at the company, I always rented my cars through Auto Europe. That’s because they always beat everyone else’s rates and they offer 24-hour service. If you’re worried about the weakening dollar, Auto Europe offers the added …
So You Want to Drive Along the Amalfi Coast?
For the first time this week, I rented a car to drive to the Amalfi Coast and navigate my way around its many villages. Even those who haven’t visited the area surely know of the famed Amalfi Drive (S.S. 163), filled with tour buses, cars and scooters all fighting for space on hairpin turns along cliffs high above the sea. …