When most people travel, transportation is a primary concern.
How do you get from the airport to your hotel? How do you see all the sights that the destination has to offer? What if you are traveling in a large group? What about public transportation? If you are traveling to or through Italy, there are several options for transportation.
Many international flights arrive in Rome, so in planning your transportation needs you need to start from there.
When you arrive at the airport, you can rent a car from one of the several car rental companies.
In addition to local companies, there are the international names such as Hertz and Enterprise, so you should be able to reserve your vehicle online in advance and have it waiting for you at the airport.
There are 2 airports in Rome - Fiumicino and Ciampino airport.
Buses and shuttles depart from the airport arrival area about every hour and can take you to the Termini Station which is the central train station.
From there you should be able to connect to all other parts of Italy.
Public transportation, although it requires some advance planning, is always the cheapest option for your Italy vacation.
You may also want to learn some Italian words in case you get lost and need directions or need some help.
If your hotel is near the airport or is in Rome, you may also consider taking a cab.
They are known as "taxis," and most drivers speak English and can even serve as your tour guide if you choose.
You may take a taxi out of Rome if your Italian vacation is starting outside the city.
If your budget allows, there are limo services at the airports that can serve your transportation needs when you arrive.
If you are traveling in a large group, you probably want to rent a van (at least to get to your hotel from the airport).
After that, you can plan to join a guided tour as a group, but its best to reserve tickets or space in advance if you want your group to stay together.
To see all the sights that Italy has to offer, you will do best by signing up for a guided tour.
With very knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, your Italian vacation can be greatly enhanced by choosing this option.
There are walking tours, full day tours, night tours, budget tours and luxury tours.
If you are in Italy for a very specific sight, you would probably want to do a walking tour.
The tour guides on those tours give a more detailed presentation as you walk through the sight and some of them know little-known facts that are hard to find or read anywhere else.
Most tour guides speak English, but you want to be sure before signing up.
No matter where you go in Italy, transportation is key to getting you to and from your destination.
Choosing the right one for your Italian vacation should a top priority when planning your trip.