Driving in Italy

Hey,

I compiled few tips (or notes) on driving in Italy... here goes

1. car pick up at airport turns our cheaper than pick up at city center

2. not necassary to return at same pick up location.. but of course, cheaper kalu ambik-antar tmpt sama.. i.e pick up airport, return city center

3. longer period of rental = cheaper. i.e. 4 days rental maybe differ only 10 euro with 3 days rental

4. winter is over, BUT some country (like Italy), is compulsory to have snow chain tyre in the car  (check the time).. some company provide complimentary.. some charge very mahal.. so be careful with 'cheaper' reantal

5. insurance coverage ado mcm2.. cheap car does not cover insurance, thus dia akan amik deposit yg sgt tinggi i.e Euro1,500... with little scratch could cause u the entire deposit... so, better ambik yg mahal sikit,, janji hati senang... full coverage.. gapo nk jadi kt kete, jadiilahhh.. janji nyawa selamat. insyaAllah

6. additonal chargable item which i think very important to consider... wifi/gps(full updated local map).. baby chair (compulsory for kids)

7. toll roads in Italy accept cash and credit cards... not like in Singapore and Australia... which uses auto detection system from car plate number. that's a good note (i hope).. but be prepared with lotsa cash.. (i guess)

8. gas fuelling, most car is full to full.. meaning.. u get your car full gas, return in full. fuel prite around Euro 1,36 per liter.. must check.. different company, different price.

9. oppss.. i forgot the most important note!! driving license! you must have an international driving licence.. get it at your nearest JPJ office.. warna brown... huhuhu


so,... be careful if u see Euro10 per day for car rental.. i could be very basic..
i ended up paying Euro 300 for 5 days... that is Euro60 per day...
i get an Auto Fiat 500X... new car, hopefully fuel saving.. looks cute and savvy too.

we will see.

Wassalam

ciao