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Rental Car Availability - La Spezia or Pisa?

We currently have a rental car reservation for a Volvo V60 Wagon in La Spezia through Europcar. My husband is very tall (6' 7") and we will be traveling with another couple. A large car is a must. What has your experience been with this rental agency? Was the car you reserved (or similar class) available?

I do not want to show up and find out that the only thing available is a small car. Would going to a larger branch (perhaps Pisa) increase our odds of getting a suitable sized vehicle? Thanks in advance for sharing your tips and experience with me!

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I think when you rent a car you don’t necessarily get a specific make and model, but any similar vehicle in that category. But if you pay for a large car you will get a large vehicle, although not necessarily a Volvo..

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All of the La Spezia car rental offices are quite small. Since presumably you will be taking a train from Cinque Terre anyway, I think going to rent at Pisa airport would minimize your chances of being disappointed. If you will be needing the car for 3 weeks or more, there are other options.