Is there anything special i need for renting a car in italy?
A friend of mine needed an international drivers license for renting in spain.
Anything like that?
Posted by
Miami, FL, USA
3 posts
No - not that I know of - I rent usually at Florence Airport and no need for a special license. Will be renting again 10/24 in Florence. carrentals.com
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
You need an international driver's permit to drive in Italy, essentially a translation of your regular driver's license (which you must bring along, too). Get them at your local AAA, about $15 and two passport-sized photos.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
My AAA also takes the passport sized photos, so it's one stop shopping for your $15.
Posted by
White Bear Lake, MN, USA
479 posts
Lori, depending on what time you're going, the locals in Italy often use chains on their tires when driving in the snow. It's not mandatory that you do this, but you will see people on the side of the road putting their chains on for the snow.
Other than the international driver's permit there is nothing special you need. Also, if you have the proper credit card, there is often a CDW included free of charge on the credit card that is just as good if not better than the one that the car rental company uses. I have experience with Mastercard. Other than being a little slow, the CDW worked perfectly.
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
You do need an IDP, as described above. We were asked for it when picking up our car in Florence. Also, be aware that you will almost certainly be reuqired to buy the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) because of the theft/damage risk in Italy. Make sure that any price you get includes the CDW so you can control your costs from the start.