Renting a car is by far and away the best way to travel if you are staying in an apartment or house for an extended period of time. The advantages of having a car are obvious. And sometimes having a car can be a big disadvantage, particularly if your trip requires you to stay in one of the larger cities. Oh, and another thing, get a manual shift.
Automatics are harder to find and quite a bit pricier.
But if you can afford it, try a sportier model, like the Alfa Romeo. As Harris Zuckerman of Mendon, Vermont, can tell you, Italian roads are a sports car driver's dream. Remember to check your insurance policy before you leave home to see if you are covered while renting a car overseas. The otheer side of this coin is that by taking the auto rental company's insurance, there will be far fewer problems if you are involved in an accident. From the north .