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We are arriving at the Florence Airport and need to rent a van to get to the Chianti region. mandarin oriental hotel washington dc How far are the rental car companies from the airport? Does anyone have suggestions about a good company to use?
A. It is best to rent your car before you leave for Europe. The best source we have found is www.autoeurope.com [800-223-5555] who is a broker for several car vendors. They will quote you prices to include the variables mandarin oriental hotel washington dc that are often omitted by others, such as unlimited mandarin oriental hotel washington dc mileage, mandatory insurance coverage with some deductibles, and VAT taxes. It is wise to compare prices and coverage with their sister mandarin oriental hotel washington dc company at www.kemwel.com . Autoeurope will match any comparable quote, and are famous for their customer satisfaction if problems do arise with the vendor. The best model will depend on your needs, but for best value we suggest you select a compact car with manual transmission. Automatics are available mandarin oriental hotel washington dc but will cost you about 30% more and may limit your model options pick up locations.
A. Yes no! They are certainly aggressive, but they are also more skilled than many USA drivers both are a function of necessity. Italy is one of the most crowded countries mandarin oriental hotel washington dc in the world and the drivers have evolved these characteristics
2. Be sure to get your ticket when you enter the AUTOSTADA system be prepared to pay the toll when you exit it [ rule of thumb 300 km=15 Euro]. You can use your credit card in the VIA lane at the toll both, or buy a debit VIACARD mandarin oriental hotel washington dc in advance.
3. Do NOT attempt to follow road numbers that will frustrate you. But, do pay attention to the directional signs that point to your destination [ TO MONTALCINO]. And, be aware if that road leads eventually to a larger city [ ROMA SIENA ETC.]
It sounds as if you do need a van unless you plan to split into two groups to sightsee and then two smaller cars would be better. Vans are expensive to rent and harder to park in tiny Italian spots/parking lots. Italian cars seem smaller and a mini van might not be large enough for 6 plus luggage (especially if it's all adults).