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Can US citizens rent a car in Italy?

Yes! Tourists can rent cars and drive in Italy as long as they meet the minimum age requirements and have an international driving permit. Tourists also need a valid drivers license, a valid ID, a credit card, and insurance.



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How to Rent a Car in Italy. It's not hard to rent a car in Italy as long as you book in advance. During high season (summers, Christmas, Easter) all rental cars might be fully booked so make sure you make a reservation online. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the laws of driving in Italy (read more here).

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An international driving permit in Italy is required by law if you plan to operate a vehicle in Italy – whether you're renting a car in Italy or booking an international rental which will take you briefly across the Italian border.

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ANYONE with an inkling of common sense, a little pre-trip prep and a solid smartphone or GPS can easily handle driving in Italy. Here are the top Italian driving tips to hit the roads like a pro. Driving in Italy is safe, fun and a must if you really want to see the land.

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Most rental companies prefer drivers to be at least 21 or 25 years old, but it depends on the rental agency. You need a valid driving license, identification (i.e. a passport), and a valid credit card too. You also need an international driver's permit as well as your regular driver's license. This isn't optional!

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In order to rent a car in Italy, you must be at least 21 years old. There are certain rental companies that allow drivers as young as 18 to rent a car in Italy as long as they have held their license for at least one year. Any driver under the age of 25 should expect to pay a young driver's surcharge.

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Many car rental companies do not require an IDP, only your US driver's license along with your passport. However, if you get pulled over by Spanish police, they will ask for an International Driver's License and you will probably incur a fine if you don't have one.

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ANYONE with an inkling of common sense, a little pre-trip prep and a solid smartphone or GPS can easily handle driving in Italy. Here are the top Italian driving tips to hit the roads like a pro. Driving in Italy is safe, fun and a must if you really want to see the land.

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International Driver's License No, you do not need an international driver's license to drive in Ireland or rent a car there. Just bring your passport, credit card, and your driver's license from your home country.

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Yes, you will need both your passport and your driver's license to rent a car in Europe. Additionally, for Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, or Spain, you will also need to provide an International Driver's Permit (IDP).

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