If you are driving in Italy it is important to remember that on Sunday's a lot of gas stations are closed and you need Euro's to buy at the pump. A couple of other suggestions: When picking up the rental car be sure to understand how the gas cap is opened, what fuel it uses. Of course you know that you need an International Drivers Lic. which you can get at AAA for $15 and a small fee to have your picture taken. Be sure to have small Euro's available for tolls. Some key items to ask when reservations at a hotel, Do you have free parking, breakfast in rate, free internet and free cancellation? In driving you will find North, South as key to road directions. Understand the Italian word for these. It is fun driving in Europe with the small cars and no Catalic Converter. Rather than paying a large sum for lunch, stop in one of the small villages and buy some cheese, rolls, lunch meat, etc and eat at a pull off on the road and enjoy the views. Most don't have "take out coffee" (they call it Take Away) take a cup if you are in need of take outs. Someone is right on tips. Most are in the bill. You can always ask if confused and we always left a small tip even it was included. Just some random thoughts. We have traveled extensively through Europe and in particular Italy and it is by far our favorite country. Always signal when changing lanes, don't go in passing lane unless passing and person on the right always has the right away. ENJOY..
