Lake Garda car rentals

When hiring a car in Lake Garda, you will have the freedom to explore this idyllic landscape at your own pace. Averaging 90 miles around the length of the lake with small towns in between, the roads you will be journeying on are a holidaymaker's dream. With the whole of Lake Garda mapped out for scenic driving, all roads will offer an easy drive that can best be enjoyed from the comfort of a convertible in summer or a compact and efficient car that will be able to handle the narrow streets well. When hiring a car in Lake Garda, you will usually be offered a manual transmission vehicle unless you specify that you would prefer automatic. With some steep inclines around the mountain roads, consider which style of transmission works best for you.

You can find many useful add-ons to your car hire in Lake Garda to make your driving experience even more pleasant. Satellite navigation is always advisable when driving in a foreign city, as it will indicate when traffic is at a peak as well as give you directions around the region. With all the neighbouring villages around Lake Garda, you will be spoiled for choice when choosing an Italian road trip. You can get great add-ons from companies that even offer handy chargers for mobile devices, so you will never lose power on the road.

In order to hire a car in Lake Garda, you have to be at least 18 years of age. Drivers under 25 may find that some car hire companies charge a young drivers fee, too. Italian insurance companies also have an age limit on car hire insurance of 70 and 75 years of age, depending on the car hire provider. As insurance is mandatory when hiring a car, this will make the car hire cut-off age dependent on the company.

Compact (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lake Garda.

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