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kct Jan 17th, 2004 03:16 PM

Renting Mopeds/Scooters In Italy
 
What cities can tourists rent modpeds/scooters? And how much do they cost? We will be in Rome, Florence & Venice. Thanks.

nytraveler Jan 17th, 2004 03:34 PM

Driving in Italian cities is nothing like driving in the US (very few intersections have traffic lights, there are numerous traffic circles and right of way goes to the driver who is least chicken). So unless you are very experienced in riding bikes and in dealing with heavy and chaotic traffic I wouldn't recommend this. If you are determined I;m sure you can find rental places in Rome and Florence - just check out google or AOL or?. They would be useless in Venice - because of the canals - most of the city is closed to motor vehicles of any kind.

StCirq Jan 17th, 2004 04:19 PM

I have one word for you - roadkill.

travelinwifey Jan 17th, 2004 05:38 PM

My thoughts exactly. My tour guide mentioned that he had seen several fatal moped accidents while giving tours in a few short months. What a horrible thing to see witness on vacation.

ira Jan 18th, 2004 09:49 AM

Hi kc,

Do you ofeten have feelings of worthlessness?

Do you believe that everyone hates you?

Do you have trouble sleeping?

Are you listless and lacking in energy?

That you wish to drive a moped in Italy is a sure sign of clinical, suicidal depression. I suggest that you seek professional help immediately.

rex Jan 18th, 2004 12:10 PM

Pish tosh - - what irrationally jump-to-conclusion talk, Ira! We know nothing about "kct"? Might be someone who has grown up around crazy,scooter-congested urban environments all his/her life - - how do you know that "kct" isn't from Hong Kong? Or VERY experienced riding scooters in Madrid or Paris from age 14 to 17, just last decade?

We should answer the question.

Here's a start: http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34406218

Best wishes,

Rex



ira Jan 18th, 2004 04:27 PM

Hi Rex,

Do I always have to attach a smiley?

rex Jan 18th, 2004 05:05 PM

Okay - - de-"huffied"...


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