How difficult is driving in Italy?

Italians are known to be aggressive drivers compared to other places. They will quickly switch lanes, drive fast, and there are scooters zooming through all the cars. This can seem chaotic to someone who is not from Italy, but it is their way of driving. It is safe and legal, and Italians expect you to drive like them!



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While renting a car isn't necessary or even advised if you're only visiting major tourists city (you can't even bring your rental car into the old town Florence, and having a car in Rome is a very bad idea not just because of traffic but also because many main attractions are only accessible by foot anyway), if you ...

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The best way to travel around Italy, if you mainly want to visit the cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, is by train. Italy has an extensive network of both fast speed inter-city trains and regional services that connect the smaller cities and towns.

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Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles. If you don't mind the slight price increase, then Uber is perfectly safe to use in Italy.

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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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Getting around Italy by train is a great option. The Italian train system is pretty efficient and one of the least expensive in Europe. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane runs trains under the brand name Trenitalia, operating a large network across the country.

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Checklist for Driving in Italy
  1. Driver's license (required)
  2. IDP (recommended)
  3. Proof of liability insurance (required)
  4. ID/passport (required)
  5. Reflective safety vest (required to have in car)
  6. Reflective triangle (required to have in car)
  7. Spare tire (recommended)
  8. Fire extinguisher (recommended)


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One of the most common ways to pay for parking in Italy is to use the street parking meters to buy a ticket that you put on your car's dash – 'pay and display. ' Park your car. Note your license plate (Helpful Tip: Keep a photo or note on your phone if you're driving a rental car).

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