Do you need cash for tolls in Italy?

In Italy, you pay your autostrada toll when exiting the highway, either by cash, card or Telepass. When you arrive at your exit, you will find another toll booth. Usually, you will be prompted to get in lane and the options given are the following. Telepass – this is the lane for cars equipped with a telepass toll box.



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All payments are made in Euros at either a manned or electronic booth – however, they do accept debit cards from other countries. The normal process for tolls in Italy involved getting a ticket at the start of the journey at one of the booths, and then you pay for it at the end.

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Payment can be made at one of the motorway toll booths on the Autostrade per l'Italia network, only at the gates operated by an operator. It is not possible to pay at toll stations for dunning letters received by post.

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If the toll requires a cash payment, you have to pay. If the toll is paid electronically, you can just ignore it. The rental car company will pay the toll, and then charge it to your credit card along with a hefty processing fee. That rental car agreement every one signs without reading has all the details.

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He also said the rules for driving in Italy are clear: You must either have an Italian driver's license or one issued by a European Union country. If you don't have one of those, you need to get a IDP to carry with your home country driver's license.

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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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Autostrada are toll roads and are indicated by green signs (below left). Superstrada are free roads and are indicated by blue signs (below right) and a name starting with 'SS'. All autostrada have service stations and rest stop areas but Superstrada do not, so gas up and use toilets before you hit the road.

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How do I pay tolls on the A36 Pedemontana Lombarda motorway? North of Milan on the A36, A59 and A60 motorways, fee collection works with the help of a free flow system with no toll gates for payment. Tolls can be paid using a mobile application, Telepass unit, or additional payment via the Internet.

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All payments are made in Euros at either a manned or electronic booth – however, they do accept debit cards from other countries. The normal process for tolls in Italy involved getting a ticket at the start of the journey at one of the booths, and then you pay for it at the end.

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Tourists may also use their valid American driver's license if accompanied by an official translation in Italian. Americans registered as residents with the local Vital Records Bureau (known as Anagrafe) must apply for an Italian license within one year of the date of registration.

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What side of the road does Italy drive on? Italians drive on the right-hand side of the road. If you've never driven on the right before, or haven't done so for a while, take your time – but don't worry, your brain will soon switch over.

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