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ITALY Car Hire
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Italy has a hugely varied countryside that is best explored by car. Trains and buses will take you to the main villages and towns, but if you want to explore deeper into the countryside and get more in touch with the culture and community, it is better to rent or come in your own car. Italy has the reputation of being a little fraut, as well as being expensive compared to other European countries. However Italy is an excellent destination for a driving holiday and once out of the cities the car is an ideal way to explore the coasts and villages away from the beaten track.
Types of Roads
Italy has a reasonably well maintained national road network, though as you drive south on the peninsula there is a distinct deterioration in the upkeep of the motorways and regional roads. The main north-south motorway linking Milan with Naples is a tolled highway and runs up the middle of the boot of Italy. It is known as the the A1 or Autostrada del Sole - literally the road to the sun, or the E35 using its European name. The A1 is transcected by other austrostrade or motorways which go to destinations to the east and west of the A1.
Speed limits
The speed limit on roads in built-up areas, towns and cities is 50kmph (31 mph). On rural roads and the highway it's 130kmph (81 mph). Police can issue you a ticket you and collect the fine on the spot if you exceed these limits.
Speed limits
European Driving Regulations
For more information on driving rules and regulations in Italy
The AA: Route planner
For route planning around Great Britain, Ireland and Europe
The RAC Route Planner
RAC Route Planner plans your journey from the departure location to your destination and any stops in-between calculating time and distance.
Hassler Villa Medici The Hassler Roma at the top of the Spanish Steps is Rome’s legendary five-star luxury hotel, the residence of choice for those wishing for a memorable experience in the Eternal City. Set in the heart of the city’s historic center, the Hassler is just minutes away from Via Condotti and the most popular shopping venues as well as important monuments and landmarks, including the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Coliseum, the Villa Borghese gardens and the Fountain of Trevi. Owned and managed by Roberto E. Wirth, fifth generation of a famous Swiss dynasty of hoteliers, the Hassler offers 95 individually decorated rooms and suites, as well as magnificent dining options within the hotel including it’s Michelin-starred panoramic restaurant Imàgo, the Salone Eva Restaurant & Bar, the Palm Court Restaurant & Bar, and Il Palazzetto Restaurant & Wine Bar just a two-minute walk away.
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Atlantic PalaceThe historic 13th century palazzo housing the Hotel Atlantic Palace has matured elegantly over time while preserving its original structures and environments. Enhanced by a skillful restoration reviving the authentic Florentine atmospheres of its rooms, the establishment is one of the most fascinating 4 star hotels in Florence. Terracotta pavements, exposed wooden beams, lancet vaults, Romanesque columns, and a large Wedgwood vase dating to the late 19th century characterize historic environments of rare sophistication enhanced by all the modern services and amenities that a hotel in Florence of international acclaim should offer its guests.
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