A car makes life of a European tourist much easier. Cheap car rental will give you the opportunity to plan your vacation on your own, move comfortably and quickly from one point of travel to another, visit not only Bergamo, but also its picturesque surroundings.
An inexpensive hired car will greatly expand your travel opportunities in Italy. You can visit the capital of European fashion Milan, romantic Verona and phenomenally beautiful Venice. All of these cities are within reach of Bergamo if you have a car.
Once you arrive at the airport there are representatives of a number of European and local car rental companies waiting for you. In order to avoid queues and to be insured against force majeure, you should book a car in advance on the websites of the companies on the Internet. Let's say at once that you will not be able to rent a car without a deposit in large network companies, but it is possible to do it directly from Italian suppliers. However, this fact is often used by unscrupulous providers for fraud. Be careful when drawing up your car.
Bergamo has standard requirements for car rental. You must be at least 21 years old (in some companies - 24 years). There is also a maximum age of 80 years for drivers of rented cars. International car license must be issued at least one year ago.
If you are planning a trip to the Old City, you should take care of parking in advance. It is best to park downstairs by the cable cars. Parking in Bergamo costs 1 EUR per hour.
If your trip involves leaving the city, you need to study the location of roads and their ownership. Many good trails in Italy are toll roads and this will increase transportation costs.
Rent a car in Bergamo is available 24 hours a day and rental stations are located not only at the airport but also in different parts of the city.
Choosing a model of a car, keep in mind the narrowness of streets in Italian ancient cities. The optimal choice will be a small car. Renting a car of economy-class in Bergamo will cost you from 30 to 52 EUR per day. A mini car will cost you 5-7 EUR less.
