Driving Side
Drive on the right
Min. Driver Age
18+ years
Currency
EUR
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0 cities
Country Overview
Key information before you rent a car in Italy.
Traffic drives on the right in Italy. Speed limits are 130 km/h on motorways (autostrade), 90 km/h on secondary roads outside built-up areas, and 50 km/h in urban areas. Many Italian historic city centers operate Zona a Traffico Limitato (ZTL) restricted traffic zones with camera enforcement. Entering a ZTL without authorization may result in fines. Always check ZTL restrictions before driving into historic city centers.
Italy's motorway network (autostrade) is extensively tolled. Tolls are paid at casello stations by credit card, debit card, or cash. The Telepass electronic toll system is widely used and available through some rental suppliers.
Petrol (benzina) and diesel (gasolio) are widely available. Many fuel stations outside business hours require a credit card with a chip for self-service payment. Electric charging infrastructure is present in cities but less developed in rural areas.
Parking zones in Italian cities are colour-coded: blue lines indicate metered paid parking, white lines indicate free parking, and yellow lines are reserved. Parking in ZTL zones is generally prohibited for non-residents.
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