If you’re thinking of renting a car to tour around Tuscany on your next vacation here then check out these great tips to ensure you zoom around with ease!
First and foremost, it’s required to bring along an international driving permit which is a translated version of your driving licence.
Choose from a gorgeous range of three bedroom villas in Tuscany which can easily accommodate families coming here for a vacation.
First and foremost, it’s required to bring along an international driving permit which is a translated version of your driving licence.
Choose from a gorgeous range of three bedroom villas in Tuscany which can easily accommodate families coming here for a vacation.
It’s worthwhile to buy a detailed map of Italy if you plan to exit the highways at some point and weave deep into the winding country roads of Tuscany. The good news is that many countryside towns sell decent road maps of the local area to help tourists discover the surroundings artistic, cultural and historical attractions.
When driving on the main motorways, the maximum speed limit is 130 km/h. On smaller roads the speed limit ranges from 50 km/h to 110 km/h and sometimes less when driving through towns so be sure to pay close attention to signs along the side of the road.
When driving on the main motorways, the maximum speed limit is 130 km/h. On smaller roads the speed limit ranges from 50 km/h to 110 km/h and sometimes less when driving through towns so be sure to pay close attention to signs along the side of the road.
When on a dual carriageway, you’re supposed to cruise along in the right lane and only use the left for overtaking before moving back to the right. Mobiles can only be used if they’re part of a hands free set of head piece and like everywhere else, never drink and drive!
When stopping for fuel, be absolutely sure which fuel your rental care takes. ‘Benzina’ is unleaded petrol and ‘gasolio’ is diesel. Diesel cars are more common in Italy and cheaper to run too so why not opt for this type when you’re renting?
Read more tips on driving a rental car in Tuscany in part two of this topic!
When stopping for fuel, be absolutely sure which fuel your rental care takes. ‘Benzina’ is unleaded petrol and ‘gasolio’ is diesel. Diesel cars are more common in Italy and cheaper to run too so why not opt for this type when you’re renting?
Read more tips on driving a rental car in Tuscany in part two of this topic!
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picture 2: Lucaf1 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Detunedweirdo / CC BY-SA 3.0
