Italy is a favorite holiday destination and everyday airports such as Bari Airport are packed with tourists looking to visit this country for a short holiday. One thing that is common among tourists visiting Italy is the use of rentals. Car hire services are quite popular among tourists because many desire the freedom of movement that will allow them to see more of the country and its tourist attractions.

If you are planning to use car hire services once you get to Bari Airport, there are some things you need to know about driving in Italy. These are;

Age limit for car hire in Italy - The minimum age restriction to hire a car is 18 years. However, it’s good to ask the rental company representative of the age restrictions attached to the kind of car you want to hire. You will find that although most cars have an age restriction of 18 years some companies have different age limits. Apart from the age limit one is expected to have held a driving license for a certain period of time prior to hiring a car. In many cases, the time period set is one year but it may differ from one rental service to the next.
Driving rules in Italy - Once you leave Bari Airport in your rental car, you must be prepared to follow certain driving rules while on Italian roads. First off, you will drive on the right hand side of the road and seat belts are compulsory otherwise you risk being fined if stopped by a traffic officer. In addition always carry with you valid driver’s license, insurance documents and car documents when driving on Italian roads. Italy has numerous toll stations and you should prepare for this by always carrying a toll card. You can purchase a toll card at any bank or from Automobile Club d’Italia. Also get a parking disc and have it displayed on your dashboard at all times when you park your car.

Ideally car hire services will benefit you when taking long road trips through Italy. Once you arrive at Bari Airport, you will find there are other transport options for you. It's prudent to use Italy’s public transport services when moving around within cities as they are well developed. A good trick is to get an Italian rail and drive pass which will allow you to combine rail travel and car hire services during your stay. A combination of transport services will help you to save a lot of money as opposed to using a rental throughout your stay.