Hi Everyone, last year we rented a car with gps. We decided to buy one this year as we have trips to both Italy and Canada planned. I was able to use my phone gps last year in Sicily but need a reliable back up.
What do you think is the bset on the market today?
Posted by
Kingwood, Texas
39 posts
I used a Garmin 2559LMT, includes North America & Europe, lifetime free updates. I paid $239 on Amazon a few months ago.
Posted by
Reading, PA, USA
1637 posts
I will second Garmin. I have used mine in both Canada and Italy. You can download Garmin's PC/MAC computer mapping program (BaseCamp) and plot out the routes you want and or choose the places you want to stop while at home (not cramped in the car). After you do that, you can transfer the routes/stops to the Garmin GPS device.
Posted by
OP
54 posts
Thank you!
Posted by
Coraopolis, Pa, USA
1018 posts
We have used a Garmin GPS every year since 2008 and have found them to reliable. However, you must also bring along a sense of humor because they can lead you on some interesting field trips while they bring you onto your destination. A good map is also helpful.
My current Garmin is the 2595LTM with the European SD micro card disc. We purchased the SD card several years ago and, unfortunately, they cannot be updated. We experienced new road construction last summer in northern Italy that was not on our SD card. We knew something was different and we were able to correct our course because we were familiar with the area.
We bought the Garmin and the SD card on Amazon at a better price than Garmin and it included free shipping.
Buon viaggio,
.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
My friend did well in Italy with a TomTom that came pre-loaded with both European and North American maps, which he bought on Amazon. I don't know the exact model, but here's a similar one: https://www.amazon.com/TomTom-1505M-Traveler-Navigator-Lifetime/dp/B00BHSTWOY/