Car Rental in Italy
More than 40 million tourists every year are not mistaken: Italy, the boot-shaped country, is one of the most popular and desirable holiday destinations, and it suits all types of vacations: honeymoons and romantic vacations, family trips, nature trips, culture and art trips as well as trips for “jaw” walkers - thanks to the fine Italian cuisine. A trip combining the green beautiful landscapes and the colorful vibrant cities of Italy, will provide the traveler a perfect experience, or as the Italians would say themselves: “La Dolce Vita” (the sweet life).
Amongst the most central and toured cities in Italy, we may include the Italian capital city of Rome, rich in museums and churches, Rome also houses the Vatican, the residence of the Pope; Venice, the beautiful romantic canals city where you can depart for a dual cruise in a gondola; Milano, the fashion and shopping capital, where the famous Tower of Pisa resides, and Florence (Firenze) – the Tuscan capital, located at the foot of the Arno River. Florence constitutes a real celebration for art lovers, with famous works of art like the statue of David by Michelangelo and many art museums scattered throughout the city.
In general, art and culture constitute some of the pillars of Italy, and it is Italy that has exposed us to artists and creators such as Fellini, Pavarotti, Michelangelo and Leonardo Da-Vinci. Even in the country’s most remote towns, you will encounter at least one open art gallery, inviting the tourists to consume a little of the charm of Italy.
Northern Italy is very different from the southern region, both in terms of landscapes and tourist attractions. Car rental in Italy is the most efficient, rapid and convenient way to visit the country, and to take advantage of everything it has to offer, and in abundance. Albar offers car rental services in Italy through the world’s leading international rental companies, Dollar and Thrifty, which retain a variety of vehicles that meet the needs of families and individuals alike, suiting all types of trips. The service offered by Dollar and Thrifty, through which Albar operates in Italy, provides a solution for every issue and matter 24 hours a day. Alongside the attractive prices, this is the most affordable and convenient way to travel in Italy. One of the best road systems in Europe, along with the great accessibility of Dollar and Thrifty, the representatives of Albar in the country, turn the car rental solution in Italy into part of the holiday experience.
For visitors to the northern region of Italy, breathtaking sights are guaranteed through Albar’s car rental: clear transparent lakes, snow-capped mountain peaks and picturesque towns which have made the northern region one of the most beloved ones for travelers in Italy. For visitors in the southern region of Italy, a genuine luxurious vacation is assured: here you will find beautiful beaches, the most delicious Italian food, praiseworthy wine and Napoli – the capital of the south, a colorful port city surrounded by beautiful landscapes. La Dolce Vita as we have already said?
Car rental in Italy makes the trip in the country, including all its regions, a much faster, simpler and easier one. If you are interested in planning your own trip by yourselves, see the sights and the landscapes according to your own pace and time, and enjoy not only the touristic destinations but also the roads – car rental in Italy through Dollar or Thrifty, which are represented by Albar, is the perfect solution for you.
Albar’s recommendations for drivers and travelers in Italy:
In Italy, the speed limit varies depending on the road: in urban areas the maximum speed is 50km/h, on roads outside the cities it is about 90-110km/h (secondary or main roads respectively) and on motorways the maximum speed is 130 km/h (on weekends and holidays the speed limit decreases and it is affixed to 110 km/h). In the event that a fine is issued for speeding or for any other offense, tourists must pay a quarter of it in cash, immediately.
On roads where speed traps are activated, blue signage portraying an illustration of a police officer, warning the drivers, will be installed in most cases. It is advisable not to rely on this - drive according to the recommended traffic restrictions and avoid unnecessary traffic tickets.
Transition between highways often requires a toll payment. It is imperative to safeguard the ticket provided at the entrance to the toll road since exiting the highway without a ticket may lead to high fines. Sometimes the toll booths at exists of toll roads are not manned, therefore the toll must be paid in cash. Prepare for this in advance.
Parking in Italy is allowed only on the right side of the roads, and in accordance with time limits, which are generally indicated on signs.
