3. Do NOT attempt to follow road numbers that will frustrate you. But, do pay attention to the direc

My husband and I are spending a few days in Florence and then plan to rent a car in Florence. I have read that there are many areas you cannot drive in Florence. If we pick up the car in city center, is it easy to get on the road to Sienna or should we pick it up at the airport? (we would have to take a taxi from our hotel) Also, we are planning to drive to Rome-is it easy to return at the train station or should we return at the airport and then cab it to our hotel? We do not want to drive in the center or Rome.
My husband drives a manual, but I do not drive. luxury cruise vacation We were thinking of renting an automatic. How are the roads to drive on in Tuscany? We are staying outside luxury cruise vacation of Sienna luxury cruise vacation and plan to take day trips. Thanks you.
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 that are often omitted luxury cruise vacation by others, such as unlimited mileage, luxury cruise vacation mandatory insurance coverage with some deductibles, and VAT taxes. It is wise to compare prices and coverage with their sister 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 but will cost you about 30% more and may limit your model options pick up locations.
luxury cruise vacation 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 luxury cruise vacation countries 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 in advance.
3. Do NOT attempt to follow road numbers luxury cruise vacation 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.]
Also, once you are through touring Tuscany, you can drop off your car in a southern Tuscany town or the town of Orvieto and catch a train to Rome, usually in less than an hour or 90 minutes. Most people find the drop-off in Orvieto works well for them, others like Chiusi (but be sure you pick a rental office convenient to the train station). If you are planning to visit a coastal town in Tuscany or the Maremma area of Tuscany, there are drop off offices in Grosseto and Orbetello.
Oh sorry! I just realized from your post that you don't drive at all. Yes? If your husband drives a manual -- even if he hasn't driven one in years -- go ahead and rent the manual. He won't have forgotten how to drive one, and they are much cheaper.
Thank you for your responses. We took Bob's advice--picking the car up in Florence and returning in Ovieto. I do drive, but not a manual. We are renting an automatic because I just feel more comfortable so that I could drive also. Thanks for the spelling correction on Siena! and for all the tidbits.