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cyndee8 May 30th, 2009 06:58 AM

A week in Italy
 
I have a week in Italy would like to fly into Rome perhaps spend a day, and then rent a car, could I drive the Amalfi Coast, how long would it take, on a budget, where would I rent a car. Need some help and advise on how to get the most out if Italy in a week on a budget. thank you all so much

Aramis May 30th, 2009 07:35 AM

Thats all a little vague cyndee.

What is your budget?
You can rent cars anywhere.
You can do the Amalfi coast in a week, sure, but it's not known as a budget destination, nor is Rome.

jetsetj May 30th, 2009 08:08 AM

With one week. Choose 2 places.

Possibly...
Fly into Rome
Rome ...3 days
Train to Amalfi... 3 days
Fly out of Naples.

cyndee8 May 30th, 2009 10:06 AM

a...I GUESS YOU ARE RIGHT VAGUE..OK WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A FREE FLIGHT TO EUROPE...BUDGET ABOUT 1500-2000...STAY IN ONE PLACE OR RENT A CAR...THANKS

jamikins May 30th, 2009 10:33 AM

I think you could spend a week in Rome or Amalfi Coast...you dont need a car for either.

Big_Red May 30th, 2009 12:45 PM

If you are alone, then a rental car consumes alot of the budget (unnecessarily). Rental cars make the most economic sense with two or more people. The Amalfi Coast road has a reputation as being 'curvy and hectic' anyway.

Use public transporation. Do Rome and at least two nights on the Amalfi coast.

Jean May 30th, 2009 01:55 PM

What time of year? In what currency is that 1500-2000 budget? Are you willing to stay in truly budget lodging? Would you consider an area less pricey than the Amalfi Coast?

I'd drop the car idea, especially as a solo traveller. When you're both the navigator and the driver, you miss a lot. Additional costs (fuel, tolls, parking, maps) eat into a tight budget.


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