I plan on renting a car when landing in Brindisi, Italy, but don't want to get too big a car. Which do you think will be big enough,I don't know the size of these cars and i hope you might be familiar with them. Car needs to be big enough for 2 people, 2 large suitcases and 2 carry on's. I was thinking of a (Renault Clio, or similar 4 door) or (Ford Ka, Hyundai Velostar: 2 door)
Posted by
NYC area
2981 posts
Hi Betty, I'd go with the Renault Clio class of car... a 4 door hatchback. The Ford Ka is a bit small. We had similar luggage on a recent trip and had a Ford Fiesta (4 door hatchback). We did need the back seats for a large suitcase and having the 4 doors made life easier. Paul
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OP
Seal Beach
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Thanks Paul for your help.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA ☔️
6790 posts
First, what you describe above will fit in virtually any car you might rent. Second - the car names the agencies list are just an example of the class of car you're reserving - don't count on getting Car Model X because you probably won't - you'll get what they have (more or less about the same size as what you reserved - probably). I would probably cross this off my list of things to worry about.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
Betty, When renting a car in Italy, be sure that you're aware of the usual "caveats" regarding driving in Italy. If you need more information, post another note. Happy travels!
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Lake Forest, CA, USA
1633 posts
In looking at the "resource" tab on the AutoEurope website, it shows the Renault Clio having 9 cu feet of trunk space. Are the "carry ons" 21" carry on pieces of luggage? One of my requirements for a rental car is that I must be able to fit all of my luggage in the trunk or hatchback portion of the car. Because of security/theft issues, I do not put any luggage on the back seat. I would call an agent at AutoEurope, or similar agency, and ask them about the space required for your luggage.