Tall_Rey

I have never been to Italy and I will be traveling in late May from Zermat, Switzerland to Pisa, Italy. However, I am not certain where we will be for the night. How realistic is it to find a budget motel (less than 100euro) somewhere along the way? Or should we lock ourselves into a reservation somewhere and hope we will reach that place that night? Any hints or suggestions would be welcomed.

bobthenavigator

You will make it easily in one day if you want to. If not, I assume the route will be Brig, Domodossala, Stresa, Genoa---I would stop in Rapallo and have dinner in Portofino. Be sure to run the viamichelin program for your route and timing.

Tall_Rey

Bobthenavigator: Thanks for the tip. How about my original question? Can I find a cheap place to sleep on the go? Or do I need to reserve ahead of time? (I am used to travel in the USA where you can find hotels along any highway. Not sure how it is in Italy)

Gino

You can find places on the way along your trip in May, but you will have to get off the Autostrata somewhere along your trip and travel the coast line thru the various towns in the area you choose to stay.

bobthenavigator

There is nothing on the road per se. You will need to go into the towns. That entire coast is all resort towns--you will find something in Rapallo or Santa Margherita in May.

Tall_Rey

Thank you both. Very helpful.