Traveling throughout Apulia
By way of car or by train, it’s a consideration worth deciding when planning your travels in a region where train schedules and interesting villages don’t always coincide with a limited vacation. There’s plenty of pros to renting a car, making exploring small towns and quaint villages more accessible and allowing you to check off many of those bucket list items. Before signing up for a rental car, Here’s a list of things to think about. Driving in Italy can be extremely challenging depending on the region your in. Luckily Apulia is relatively flat with wide open highways.
Renting a car in Italy is easy. Driving can be a challenge.
Put these on your To-Do list when thinking of renting a car in Italy.
Get a International Drivers Permit. Yes, you really do need one even though rental agencies don’t typically require you to provide proof at the counter. You need an International Driver's Permit (IDP) because it acts as a translation of your regular driver's license into multiple languages, allowing you to legally drive in many foreign countries where your domestic license alone might not be recognized by local authorities, especially if the language on your license is not widely understood; essentially, it helps you prove your driving credentials when traveling abroad. AAA office locations are in many areas, if you have a membership it’s free. You can also email your application in and receive it back in 1-3 weeks.
Reserve a car early to avoid higher prices closer to your trip arrival date. This will save you money in the long run.
Scale down your comfort level with driving an SUV to a compact car. Roads in small villages and cities can be unbelievably narrow, making it a challenge to navigate through. Driving an American size SUV isn’t always available plus parking spaces are tight.
Check the trunk capacity. Traveling with family requires trunk space.
Check your own comfort level on driving on fast highways, switchback roads, steep cliffs and roads that take turns being one-way through tunnels even though they aren’t.
Insurance is a must. You may have a credit card that covers certain parts of car insurance but Not for all countries. Italy is excluded on many card policies.
Find accommodations that have parking or parking nearby such as a garage.
