Where is the best place to rent a car to travel through Tuscany? We will be flying into Florence. Jane
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
I've found it easy to rent in Florence but you have to be sure you know the route out of town. For that reason, a lot of people here suggest the Florence airport.
Posted by
Long Beach, CA, USA
360 posts
checkout www.autoeurope.com there are multiple locations in and around Florence
be advised of driving zones in Florence
Posted by
Atlanta
800 posts
If you are flying into Florence, then rent from the Florence airport. Airports always have the biggest selection of cars, though sometimes there is an airport surcharge (not that much).
Posted by
cromwell
20 posts
Would suggest you try Avis on line. If there is a problem, you can resolve it here without contacting Avis in Europe. prices are as good as any other vendor.
Also suggest the airport as they have good people and are good with directions.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
Suggest you look at www.expedia.co.uk. for rates that included insurance, which is usually extra when using a U.S. rental website. Also, make sure that your headlights are not set on "city," which are super dim for country driving.
Posted by
Long Beach, CA, USA
360 posts
AutoEurope has location on Borgognissanti that is very convenient for leaving Florence for "Chianti Road"...
Posted by
Chevy Chase
24 posts
Many rentals at airport. Just called AutoEurope to ask some questions. They are a consolidator and you get a voucher for the actual company who rents the car. What they told me sounded very good and I will book with them for May. 1-207-842-2000. They are open 24/7 if any problems, if you find a lower rate they will match. If the company you get your car from says they don't have the car you want and says you must pay more, that is not allowed with AutoEurope. That has happened to us.