Greetings,
I am researching renting a vehicle in Italy (picking up at the Florence airport). So far every agency I have contacted informs me of a requirement that my drivers license must be held for at least 12 months before they will rent me a vehicle.
Is this a policy or law for all rentals in Italy?? Can someone confirm this for me please?
Thank you
Yes, if you are a newly licensed driver (less than 12 months) most, if not all, rental agencies, throughout the EU (not just Italy), will not rent you a vehicle. Also if you are less than 21 years old, regardless of the number of years you've been licensed, most, if not all, agencies will not rent you a vehicle. Also newly licensed individuals, with less than 3 years', can drive only certain vehicles (under 55 kw) and cannot drive above 100 km/h on freeways (even if the speed limit is 130 km/h) or 90 km/h on all other roads (regardless of posted limit).
Is this a policy or law for all rentals in Italy??
Doesn't really matter if it's rental company policy or the law. If you are newly licensed you are ineligible.
Just another good reason to take the train and leave the driving to them.
