Picking up Your Rental Car at Rome Airport

When you come out of customs with your luggage in the Rome airport you are on the International Arrivals level – ground floor. There are only a few signs for car rentals and they point you to escalators that take you to the top level of the airport.

The car rental office is in the parking garage, across a  roadway from the airport. Do not attempt to get there from the ground level – use the walkway that goes to the 4th floor (otherwise you really get lost – we learned this first hand). From the airport upper level, you walk through a tube-like covered walkway to an intersection of walkways. The car rental office is in one of these intersections. There should be signs. If you take the elevators, the walkway from the elevator takes you directly to the car rental office.

This photo shows the office for several car rental companies – EuropCar, Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Maggiore, National, etc.

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Italy Classic package tour

Day 01 – (Friday or Sunday) Rome

Arrival at the Hotel and overnight.

Day 02 – (Saturday or Monday) Rome / Assisi / Siena / Flirene

Departure at 07.15 from the hotel Diana by a deluxe coach we’ll arrive to Assisi. Arrival and free time at disposal to visit this tiny town, surrounded by ancient Middle Ages walls. We suggest the visit of the Basilica of St. Francesco with its masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch break (not included). By the motorway we’ll arrive to Siena. This medieval town surrounded by ancient walls and known for the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the town square, famous for hosting the Palio horse race. Then we’ll reach our destination: Florence. Dinner and overnight.

Day 03 – (Sunday or Tuesday) Florence (Pisa optional)

Breakfast. Visit of this beautiful city where the Italian genius for art reached its pinnacle. City of Etruscan- Roman origins, it flourished in the Middle Ages as a free commune. Furtherly refined by Renaissance, Florence is known as the “craddle of Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monumenights, churches and buildings.The best-known site and crowning architectural jewel of Florence is the domed cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Fiore known as The Duomo that we will visit. The magnificent dome was built by Filippo Brunelleschi. We will then proceed to the nearby Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery with the golden bronze doors (they were so beautiful that they were called the “Gates of Paradise” by Michelangelo himself. In the heart of the city there is Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), gothic building, and the Santa Croce Basilica. Afternoon at leisure, possibility to visit Pisa (optional). The power of Pisa as a mighty maritime nation began to grow on and reached its apex in the 11th century when it acquired traditional fame as one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. Then we will admire the Square of Miracles where we find the Duomo, the Leaning Tower and the Baptistery. Return to Florence. Dinner and overnight Day

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Take a Touring Vacation With a Car Rental

In Europe, Italy is the most visited country of most tourists. Every year millions of people visit Italy, because of this it is always full of visitors in all seasons. In order to visit Italy, you will not find a cab at the right instant, so you will need to rent a car. Now many car rentals companies in Italy are established which are providing their services in renting a car.

If you are planning to get a rental car, then you should keep some points in your mind before renting a car. There are many car rentals in Italy that are available from which you can hire. You should make a search via the internet and compare the pricing options of different car rentals companies in Italy. Many of these companies offer many deals and discount packages.

Make sure there aren’t any hidden charges along with renting fees. Also, you will need to confirm the age limit. Check out whether you are able to rent a car or not. It will be good to choose a car rental company which is nearer to your home or destination.

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