Receiving a speeding ticket can be quite often especially for international travellers or short-term visiting drivers. Speed cameras are set up in many places, in big cities as well as small towns, and it is very easy to miss the notice that you have entered into a 50km per hour zone.
Speeding fines in Italy depend on the amount you are over the speed limit, ranging from €41 up for 10km/h to €828 for more than 60km/h. Paying within 5 days after the citation is issued can result in a 30 percent discount.
Note that if you are renting a vehicle in Italy, the unpaid speeding infringement information will be passed onto the car hire company by the authority. In this case, the car hire company will charge you for an additional administrative fee if it is eligible to collect on behalf of the authority.
· The Limited Traffic Zones
Most of the central areas in major Italian cities and towns have Limited Traffic Zones (called Zona Traffico Limitato or ZTL in Italian) for which entrances are usually marked with no vehicle traffic signs and supplementary signs explaining the times of the ban and which categories are excluded. The entrances of the ZTLs are mostly located at crossings, traffic lights or roundabouts and monitored by cameras that register the transiting vehicles.
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Use the above sign as an instance. This sign indicates you are not allowed to drive into this area between 7:30 to 19:30 from Monday to Saturday. The crossed hammers on the sign mean these restrictions do not apply on Sunday and holidays. Driving and acting on a safe side is always recommended if you are sure about what exactly the sign indicates.
Fines will be incurred when failing to follow the regulations of the ZTLs and the amount of fine can range from 50 to 150 Euros, varying by city.
To avoid ticketing from the ZTLs, we would recommend the following measures:
- Park your car outside the historical centre of Italian cities and use the public transportation to get there.
- Get a passing certificate from a grocery store and send your plate number and identification number of the passing certificate to the Provincial Office of Motor Vehicles (Ufficio Provinciale della Motorizzazione Civile, UMC) via mobile messages. Each passing certificate costs €5 and is valid for one day.
- Find the “ZTL Parking” lot after entering the ZTL within 20 minutes and your plate number will be taken off the record automatically or manually (note the parking fee is costly).
- Go to the hotel’s front desk and ask them to help to take off your record from the policy if you are staying in a hotel within a ZTL.
- Or just simply avoid the ZTLs by using Google Map or any other navigation soft wares.
November 6, 2025
Destination: Naples
Satisfied, the process was simple.
View moreNovember 5, 2025
Destination: Milan
Overall, quite satisfied.
View moreNovember 4, 2025
Destination: Milan
Hertz just hands you the keys without anyone checking the car condition with you, but they do email you detailed information about any scratches on the vehicle. Returning the car is easy too; you just drop the keys in the designated box at the drop-off location.
View moreNovember 3, 2025
Destination: Milan
Very good.
View moreOctober 30, 2025
Destination: Rome
Picking up and returning the car was super convenient, and they even upgraded the car for free. Just waiting to confirm if there will be any unreasonable charges.
View moreOctober 29, 2025
Destination: Florence
The car rental process was smooth, returning the car was hassle-free, and the staff were really nice.
View moreOctober 28, 2025
Destination: Milan
Pretty good!
View moreOctober 28, 2025
Destination: Milan
Very easy to locate. First of all, the airport is not large, and just outside the door in the nearby building is the car rental hall with several brands clearly marked. The staff were very welcoming. Having been to Europe several times, I must say the young lady who assisted us this time was genuinely very nice. After completing the paperwork, the parking lot is directly in the building's upper level. The person assisting in the parking lot was also a young lady, which is not common in my many car rental experiences in Europe—it’s usually older men or women. The local Italian young people provide good service. We weren’t too keen on the car they initially offered, but they allowed us to choose another car of the same class on the spot. The car’s condition was excellent.
View moreOctober 26, 2025
Destination: Rome
First time renting from them. Very impressed.
View moreOctober 26, 2025
Destination: Milan
The service is excellent when purchasing full insurance.
View moreOctober 25, 2025
Destination: Milan
Recommend better models based on your actual car usage.
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Milan
They didn't have the Focus I wanted. At first, they gave me an MG4, which I declined. Then they offered a Jeep Avenger. I thought it was a sedan where I could hide luggage, but all the cars turned out to be hatchbacks. Thankfully, the trunk had a black cover so luggage inside wasn't visible from outside.
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Ravenna
Attentive and friendly service
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Venice
The rental location is easy to find, and the service is professional.
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Milan
Pickup and return were very convenient. I purchased full insurance, so there were no worries when returning the car—just left the keys and walked away. However, the hybrid CX60 was extremely hard to drive without electricity. Also, the left front tire was underinflated when picking up the car, and I couldn't locate the puncture on-site. The store staff fully inflated it, and I drove off. Two days later, the pressure dropped to 1 bar, and I quickly found a roadside repair shop. Turns out, there was a nail in the tire from the start. I had to pay 30 euros for the tire repair myself.
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Milan
The store is located outside the airport, and there is a shuttle service at Gate 6, which is very convenient. The staff didn't try to upsell insurance when I picked up the car, but I requested to purchase full coverage insurance. The staff member patiently explained it to me. Since I had full coverage, returning the car was smooth as well—just handed over the keys and I was done. The €500 deposit was refunded the same day.
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Venice
The best part about this car rental was that there were no sales pitches, and the staff were quite laid-back.
View moreOctober 24, 2025
Destination: Rome
The location is clear.
View moreOctober 23, 2025
Destination: Rome
This is my second time renting a car from your company, and the experience was excellent!
View moreOctober 22, 2025
Destination: Milan
The process of picking up and returning the car was very convenient.
View moreOctober 22, 2025
Destination: Milan
The car rental company provides excellent service with high efficiency in both pick-up and drop-off processes.
View moreOctober 22, 2025
Destination: Milan
The car was good, and the pickup process went smoothly. The staff were polite. Due to changes in my itinerary, I had to change the drop-off location, and the fee was reasonable at 80 euros. Overall, a very good experience. Reminder: Traveling from Switzerland to Italy on Fridays may result in traffic jams, so plan your time accordingly.
View moreOctober 22, 2025
Destination: Venice
The car was in good condition and very new. There was no sales pitch during pickup, and the deposit was refunded quickly after drop-off.
View moreOctober 22, 2025
Destination: Rome
The service was excellent, and both picking up and returning the car were very quick.
View moreOctober 21, 2025
Destination: Milan
Excellent
View moreOctober 21, 2025
Destination: Palermo
The company's service is excellent, and the process is straightforward.
View moreOctober 21, 2025
Destination: Milan
This car rental company provides professional service and great value for money. I will choose them again next time!
View moreOctober 20, 2025
Destination: Milan
The car rental process was efficient, with no insurance upselling or unnecessary troubles, completed in just 5 minutes. Although I was given a car with multiple scratches, the return process was simple—just a quick check and signature to confirm, and the deposit was refunded instantly.
View moreOctober 18, 2025
Destination: Milan
The staff initially provided a manual Skoda, but after communication, they upgraded it to a Romeo. The car was great to drive, no hidden fees, and Europcar is very reliable for overseas car rentals. The deposit of 100 euros was refunded the next day.
View moreOctober 18, 2025
Destination: Milan
The staff handling car pick-up and drop-off at the rental company were very friendly and did not try to sell insurance or impose any extra charges. I would choose this rental company again if I travel to Italy in the future.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Rome
Overall very satisfied. I purchased the QEEQ full insurance, and there was no upselling at the rental company; they just handed over the keys for me to pick up the car. The car had some scratches and minor dents, but they did not affect normal driving. These issues were already noted at the counter when picking up the car, and there were no disagreements during the return process. There was only a minor issue: the day after picking up the car, the tire pressure warning light for the left rear tire came on. I contacted QEEQ, and they provided a solution and assisted in communicating with the rental company. Later, I drove to a nearby rental branch, where the staff briefly inspected the car and said it was fine to continue driving. Not wanting to disrupt my trip, I went on my way. However, the same fault warning reappeared. After a few days of driving, worried about a potential blowout due to tire pressure issues, I found a gas station with an air pump. I inspected and adjusted the tire pressure myself, changing it from the irregular values of 4/4/4/2.1 to the standard 2.5/2.5/2.5/2.5. The warning light finally turned off. However, on the day before returning the car, the same tire pressure warning came on again, meaning the left rear tire likely had a minor air leak. This experience pushed me to learn how to handle tire pressure issues myself—so, in a way, it was a small adventure.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Naples
The two-day self-driving trip in Naples felt like a journey of 'small hiccups' mixed with 'great surprises.' Although picking up the car required walking about 1 kilometer through a few narrow alleys filled with the aroma of pizza, this minor hassle quickly vanished the moment I got behind the wheel – the car's performance exceeded all expectations. It offered powerful acceleration and agile handling, making it easy to navigate the narrow cobblestone streets of the old city or chase the sunset along the coastline.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Bologna
Very good.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Bologna
Very good. This time I drove to Nice without any issues.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Rome
Friendly attitude
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Rome
This was an excellent car rental experience, completely different from the various negative reviews seen online.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Palermo
The desired car model was unavailable, but they provided a new car instead, which was quite nice.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Milan
I booked a Peugeot 3008 but got an MG ZS instead. The car felt a bit small; fitting two 28-inch and one 24-inch suitcases was a bit tight, especially since my non-standard luggage is wider than usual (standard ones might fit lying down). Finding the car was straightforward, and returning it was also easy if you prepared well. We were over 20 minutes late returning the car, but there was no extra charge. There were no pushy sales tactics, the return inspection took only three minutes, and the process went smoothly. It's been over ten days since we returned home, and the deposit hasn't been charged, so overall, it was a pretty good experience.
View moreOctober 17, 2025
Destination: Rome
Clear signage, and they provided a hybrid car which was more fuel-efficient.
View moreOctober 16, 2025
Destination: Milan
Straightforward and clear.
View moreOctober 15, 2025
Destination: Naples
The pick-up and drop-off processes were quick, and the service was excellent.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Bari
When checking Google reviews, I noticed many people mentioned long waiting times to pick up a car at the airport. I arrived at the airport around 5:30, and fortunately, there was no queue. The staff checked my documents fairly quickly. After confirming everything, they directed me to a specific parking spot to pick up the car. The signs were large and easy to locate.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Palermo
It's okay.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Palermo
Very satisfied
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Rome
Rome Termini train station is likely a major transportation hub, and by 8:40 in the morning, there were already many people in line for car pickup. We waited an hour for our turn. They had complete Hague certification, but the service staff strangely insisted on an international driving permit, which surprised us. It was different from what we had researched before. However, the staff members who handled the pickup and drop-off were very kind, and the car was excellent. The trunk could fit two 24-inch suitcases, two 20-inch suitcases, and still had extra space.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Venice
A brand-new car with 10,000 kilometers driven, no upselling, and both pick-up and return completed within 5 minutes.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Venice
Queue efficiency is average, the deposit is very high at 950 euros, and it hasn't been refunded yet.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Naples
It's an established brand and pretty good. There were a lot of people, but everything was well-organized.
View moreOctober 14, 2025
Destination: Rome
Great review, everything went smoothly, the car was in good condition.
View moreOctober 13, 2025
Destination: Milan
The counter is located within the airport and shared with several car rental companies; you need to take a number and wait in line.
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