Car hire Rome - Italy information
Rome is the capital of and the largest city in
Italy , ahead of Milan and
Naples . The beautiful city lies in the Latium region on the banks of the Tiber River. The historical centre of Rome comprises an area of approx. 140 km² spanning seven hills. Within the city of Rome Vatican City lies to the west of the Tiber, while the ancient and medieval city extend to the east of the river. The
Mediterranean climate means that summer temperatures frequently reach 40 degrees Celsius. So, if you getting a hired car you should make sure it has air conditioning. The same thing applies when reserving a hotel in Rome . Rome is the home to a great number of prominent monuments and other places of interest, which are really easy to explore by hired car. Stop by the Piazza Venezia with its variety of monuments and Renaissance buildings, further south of the capital discover one of the seven historical hills of Rome, that formed the religious and political centre of the Roman Empire. Drive further on to the ancient city and visit the Coliseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world. There are also many interesting examples of architecture in Pisa and Venice . Also enjoy the sight of Vatican City with St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church of Christianity. There’s a lot to see in the “eternal city”. It’s a good idea to be mobile so you’ll be able to enjoy all of the impressions of the city in the short time of a holiday. A hired car in Rome gets you to your destination faster, giving you more time for enough impressions.
Olbia , the biggest city on
Sardinia, is another holiday paradise that can be reached by plane and is a great place to explore in a hired car.