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Top tips for car hire in Italy

What are the benefits of hiring a car in Italy?

Italy is a nation famed for fantastic motors. The country’s also blessed with some stunning drives, making hiring a car an option well worth considering. Italian cities have their fair share of devil-may-care drivers. However, using a car remains a convenient way to get around and see more of the country.

Thinking about renting a car for a road trip? If so, you’ll find plenty of reputable firms to choose from, such as Europcar. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are four things to think about that may help you avoid paying more than you need to:

 

 

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1. Book your car hire in advance

Do a little research in advance of your trip to see which companies serve the area you’re heading to. Do some digging to figure out what you get for the price. It could help you find a better deal and will put you one step closer to enjoying your break. Bear in mind that a credit card may be required for car rental in Italy.

2. Check the fuel policy

One thing you could easily miss is car rental companies offering full-to-empty fuel policies. This means you pay for a full tank of petrol upfront. If you don’t use much of the fuel, this is unlikely to represent good value for money. Keep a look out for that and be sure to take the time to read the terms and conditions carefully.

3. Check for damage

Bumps and scrapes can happen to cars. However, if someone asked you to pay for damage you hadn’t caused, you understandably wouldn’t be happy. For this reason, it’s essential you take a close look at the vehicle you’ve been provided.

Make sure all damage (even minor) is noted down on the paperwork before you drive away. Want to avoid the headache of disputing damage later? Take an extra few minutes to give the car a thorough check of your own.

4. Pack any extras you need

An easy way to save money on car hire could be to take your own extras (such as satnavs and child seats) with you. Hiring extras from the car hire company can be convenient if you don’t have something or have simply forgotten to pack it. Don’t forget, it will add to the cost.

Correct at the time of publication. Information in this article has been gathered from various sources, therefore Swinton Insurance cannot be held responsible for any view or opinion expressed herein.

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