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Italy

Car hire in Italy

Italy is still a wonderful place for a vacation as it boasts a variety of places to visit and things to do, from top-notch skiing to sun bating and swimming in the Mediterranean. There’s also more than enough in terms of culture and history, and the cuisine is renowned around the world. Nonstop flights are available to Italy from select Canadian gateways.

See and do in Italy

Italy is perhaps most famous for its charismatic and historic cities including Rome, Pisa, Milan, Naples, Florence and Pisa. All of these have world-famous places to visit including the Vatican, the leaning tower of Pisa and Milan is famous for the Duomo of Milan as well as for its designer shops.

Canadian travelers also find it appealing to visit some of the country’s lesser-known but certainly phenomenal national parks, namely Asinara National Park, which is also home to Italy’s famous wild donkeys. The large islands of Sicily and Sardinia also are found just off mainland Italy and offer great Mediterranean beach getaways.

When to go

The climate of Italy ranges from alpine to mild Mediterranean. Coastal ranges are heavily traveled by European beachgoers during the spring and summer, while the Alps are extraordinarily beautiful both in the summer and the wintertime ski season.

Exploring by car

Care rental is a popular way to explore Italy and in every major city and at the airports you can expect to find plenty of options. Compare car hire firms online first to secure the best deals. Driving is reasonably safe and road sings have both English and Italian, making navigation easier for Canadians.