renting a car or eurail. i want to rent a car for three 18 year olds, but i cant find the cost. i will be traveling alot for about four weeks. any good sites to rent a car from Marid spain to Rome italy. do hostels have parking too?
2007-07-18 05:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Esmith 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
Most rental companies in Europe have the rule that you need to have had a license at least one year before you can rent, and I think by now they also have a minimum age of 21 on most places.
Unless you are planning to do a lot of traveling to places the train and coaches to not come, renting a car is not really useful.
Petrol is expensive, parking in towns cost, several countries have a road tax or a pay as you use the highway system that adds to the cost of the travel.
If you are just doing the three countries (Italy, France and Spain,) you might be able to get a cheaper train pass for just the countries you are going, but even if you do a bigger tour, consider the train-passes:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/eurail_index.htm
But if you are bent on using a car, try to rent one from a company that also has agents in the USA, (if you are from there,) as they are more used to the American system where an 18 year old can have had a driving license for years.
Or consider buying an old car, using it for the trip and selling it again. Buy a good guidebook that also covers these possibilities, I think the Lonely Planet guides normally spend a chapter on buying and using a car as tourist, but be sure you have a travel insurance that covers the car and if possible also a breakdown service.
2007-07-18 09:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't rental companies have age requirements? Long time since I was 18 but you may want to check with European companies.
The other thing to consider is the driving experience of those 18 yos. Are you in the US? Driving in Europe is quite different. Not just the speed but also the road signs and driving style. Italy is probably one the craziest place to drive when you are used to our ways here. My wife is so terrified of driving there that I do all the driving when in Europe. Then again I first got my license in Paris.
And let's not forget that they will also be looking for their way around which doesn't help anything. Eurail may be a safer bet.
In the meantime, google "rental cars in europe" and you'll get a lot of info.
2007-07-18 05:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public transport is a lot cheaper. (if Eurail or by buying ticket at the station is another matter, it depends on how much and were you plan to move)
A car is good only beacause you are more free about your trip, but is expensive.
2007-07-18 05:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by Pinguino 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-01 10:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋