Is driving to Limone Sul Garda easy from Malpensa airport?

Question

I booked a hotel in Limone Sul Garda and I am thinking of renting a car from Malpensa Airport and drive to Garda. Is it easy to drive in Italy? it's my first time there!

Thanks!

Answer 1

I am an Irishman in Italy for almost 6 years.

Yes, it's easy to get there. You need to take the tangenziale (ring road) following the signs towards Venice. This then becomes the A4. Follow that to the exit for Desenzano, then follow the signs from there. You will need to be sure you have plenty of cash with you as you need to pay tolls on the road. Take a ticket as you enter the autostrada (motorway) then put it in the machine as you exit.

As for driving in Italy...first, be VERY sure that the insurance you get with your rental is FULLY COMPREHENSIVE. The insurance companies here in Italy WILL rip you off in the event of an accident. So, be sure you have everything covered. Secondly, be prepared for a roller-coaster ride driving in Italy. They are nowhere near as respectful of other drivers as they are in other countries. Eyes open, ok?

When on Garda, be sure to visit Salo, it's very very pretty. Plus, go to Sirmione (though, take the bus to go there, as there is nowhere to park).If you have time, try a day trip to Como too...extremely pretty.

Other than that, keep your eyes open here in Italy. People want to cheat you...it's a national sport.