Derek

Is is true, as I have heard, that one cannot rent a car in Italy if one is over 74 years of age?

I'd appreciate knowing the answere to this one. Thanks

Patrick

This is a fairly new and quickly changing issue. It still may depend upon the rental agency, but last I knew there was not a maximum age in Italy -- although I know there is in Spain, Greece, and Ireland for a few. One way around it is, if you are renting for 17 days or more, you can rent a new Peugeot through Auto France. They do not have a maximum age at all. Although you used to have to pick up in France, you can now pick up a car from them in Milan at the airport ($40 extra charge for either pick-up or drop-off). They also allow you to do this at Rome airport, but I think the extra fee is around $200. Their 17 day rentals range from $489 for a brand new Peugeot 106 up. All their rates include all insurance (even a no-deductible on collision) and no taxes. These rentals are only available to those outside Europe (it's set up as a sale to avoid VAT tax and enabling them to resell that car after you use it as a used car without VAT Tax.)

wes fowler

Derek,
To augment Patrick's suggestions, check the website www.ideamerge.com/motoeuropa where you can get information on Renault's lease arrangements.

Sarah

Patrick:
What are the age restrictions for car rentals in Spain & Ireland?
Also, do you know if it's true that they're going to start driving on the right in Ireland in a year or so? (Read this once on the Forum but haven't seen anything since.)
Sarah

M&J

According to a new Rick Steves' book, Ireland has restriction for anyone over 75--no car rental.

Patrick

We were told that both were 72. This was by Auto Europe who wholesales with various agencies. Switching sides in Ireland is news to me.

Steve

Hello Sarah,

For Ireland the max. age is 75 with:

www.budget-ireland.com