Is Italy better by train or car?

All depends on your plans for Italy. If you stick with the cities the train will be better than a rental car. If you stick with small towns than the car is often better and driving in Italy is no problem. Issue is usually people think they need a car and then book an itinerary which is much better served by train.



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While it is easier to travel between big cities by train, sometimes renting a car is the best option. For example, if you want to explore smaller towns in Tuscany, or on the Amalfi Coast, or in Sicily, a car can be necessary. If you are traveling with a group, a car can be a more cost effective option as well.

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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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Thankfully, there are plenty of means of transportation to choose from here in Italy such as cars, high-speed trains, planes, buses and even boats. Many major cities here also have a well-connected system of public transportation that is easily navigable.

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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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Licences and documents If you are visiting Italy, you can drive on a full, valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents. If you're living in Italy, or planning to live there check the living in Italy guide for information on requirements for residents.

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While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide.

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For those hoping for a fashionable city break, a ski trip or a lake visit, head north. Those ready for a little adventure and sunshine should consider the south or one of Italy's many islands. If you simply can't decide, plan trips to both regions.

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Driving to Italy can actually end up being cheaper than flying. If there are 4 of you in an average family car you will spend around £ 250 in fuel and tolls from Calais to Italy by car. The Eurotunnel crossing is around £ 100 one way.

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Perhaps the most popular scenic train route in Italy is the Bernina Express, which connects Tirano in Italy to St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps. Along the way you'll see mountain peaks covered in snow, alpine lakes, and gorgeous valleys.

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6 Things Not To Bring To Italy
  • A new haircut. Rushing around before your trip shouldn't include a haircut. ...
  • Running shoes/ sneakers. Really my friend, unless your actually using them to exercise: leave them at home. ...
  • More baggage than you can carry. ...
  • Too many gadgets. ...
  • Travellers cheques. ...
  • Dirty Bra Straps.


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When you are on the motorways, you will need to look out for signs marked 'Alt Stazione' – this is where you make the payment at the toll booth. All payments are made in Euros at either a manned or electronic booth – however, they do accept debit cards from other countries.

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Driving on the Autostrada or Toll Road You'll take a ticket as you enter the autostrada and pay a toll when you exit, and credit cards do not always work at the toll booth so have cash with you. Italian drivers tend to drive fast, especially on the autostrada, but are generally not aggressive.

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