There is so much to see in Rome that we barely think of renting a car and explore the nearby sights, but Naples, the Vesuvius, Perugia or Pescara are all worth a visit when on holiday in Rome. So, if you are planning a longer stay in the eternal city and not just a long weekend, a car rental is the best option for you! For the best offers, compare the prices on Liligo.com, where you can find cheap hotel rooms and low cost flights as well.

Neapolis was founded by Greek settlers around 470 B.C. - the city of today, Naples has involved all the successive cultures that emerged in Europe and the Mediterranean basin. This makes it a special place, with an abundance of outstanding monuments such as the Church of Santa Chiara or the Castel Nuovo, but there are many more things to do and to see there: a walk along the seashore, visiting some museums, climbing the Vesuvius, the cities of Pompei and Caserta… not to mention that on some weekends from September to May, an antique fair, Fiera Antiquaria Napoletana, takes place in the mornings.

On the way to Perugia, one of the best-preserved hill towns with its museums and churches, enjoy the freedom that car rental allows you and make a stop at Lago Di Bolsena or Castiglione del Lago – both are incredibly beautiful lakes, and then going forward, to the university town of Perugia, you’ll find a lively and modern atmosphere there, even though architecturally it hasn’t changed a lot in the last 400 years.

Find today the best car rental in Rome and explore not only this, but other surrounding treasures of history, nature and culture.

Some things to take care of when planning your trip

To have a holiday without setbacks, it helps a lot to take into consideration what simple measurements can be done that would save you many bad shots.
First of all, always check your documents that will be requested at the entrance of your destination country, consult the competent government agency, and even if you do not leave the country, keep in mind that it is obligatory to carry along your identification papers. Moreover, many accommodations request documents at registration. You may also want to rent a car, so you'll have to take your driver's license with you (get informed about the international driving license, too). Do not forget your travel insurance, your health insurance card (we strongly recommend you to take your health card). There are some countries where a visa is required to be allowed to enter the country at all. But do not worry, in most countries you can enter and stay without visas or special permits for some months (usually 90 days).
A good tactic is to photocopy important documents you might need, so in case they get lost or stolen, it will be really useful. Furthermore, it is also a good idea to carry along two extra passport photos.

Thanks to the Schengen agreement, one can freely cross the borders of ‘Schengen countries’, so EU travellers travelling within this area won’t be asked to identify themselves. Even so, you should always carry along identity documents, because police might ask for identity checks, any time. The following countries form part of the Schengen Agreement:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland (non-EU), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway (non-EU), Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland (non-EU).
EU countries that do not belong to this agreement are: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, UK and Romania. Citizens outside the EU will need to apply for visas and documents to enter the Schengen area. The maximum length of stay for travellers is 3 months.
Bear in mind that some documents and visas are not that easy to get, one has to wait for them. Therefore it is recommended that you plan the travel and learn about these documents well in advance.

In addition to paperwork, when travelling within or outside the borders of the EU or the Schengen area, don’t forget to be informed of the required or recommended vaccinations in certain countries. If you know exactly the health care situation of the country which you plan to travel to, you can avoid many unpleasant surprises.
Again, please note that some vaccines require more than one dose, sometimes with large temporary spaces between them, so it is advisable to act well in advance. Be cautious with consuming food, especially fruits, and for your security, drink bottled water only.
Also, the maximum weight of your luggage is usually around 20 kilos –depending on the airline-, so it might be a good idea to make a list of most necessary things before packing your suitcase. Your passport (and anything fragile) is best to be guarded in your hand luggage that you bring along into the cabin.
Note that you can’t have scissors (or any kind of cutting or stabbing tools) with you, nor liquids of any kind (water, tee, juices and all types of cosmetics), or at least only a small amount.

Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that your luggage gets lost. In this case it might be helpful to have some clothes with you in your hand bag, until your luggage is found.

Further information:

Foreign and Commonwealth office

European Health Insurance card

Healthcare abroad

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