Booking the right hire car

In Verona there is heavy road traffic, parking spaces are rare. So you’d better book a small and manoeuvrable vehicle that will allow you to get through everywhere and use even narrow gaps.

Insuring the car properly

Verona’s turbulent road traffic ensures that it’s easy to have an accident in the city. You are best insured if you book a car with fully comprehensive insurance without excess. In the case of third party liability, it is important to pay attention to the amount of coverage. Because if several vehicles are involved in an accident or if people are injured, it quickly becomes very expensive. If the coverage amount of your rental company seems too low, you can provide additional protection with a so-called Mallorca policy. Let your insurance company advise you.

Accessories

Remember that you always have to order accessories such as child seats separately from your rental company, even in Verona. Reserve well in advance so that the desired equipment is also available on the day of the rental.

Tank control

If you’ve booked with a rental company where you pick up the car with a full tank of gas and return it with a full tank, you won’t have to argue about the correct amount of gas in the tank when you return the car. Because full is full.

Customer Satisfaction Hire Car

Although most customers are satisfied with hire car in Verona, some do find fault with the exterior condition of the vehicles. Always get defects such as scratches and dents confirmed in writing in a defect report and keep the document safe. This way, you will avoid being held liable for damages that you did not cause when returning the car. Long waiting times when returning the car are also complained about from time to time. Plan enough time to avoid missing your plane or train back home.

Sights in Verona

Arena: Gigantic Amphitheatre
A city stroll could begin at the famous Arena. Here you stand in front of the third largest surviving ancient amphitheater in the world. In the year 30 after Christ this gigantic theatre was built. In former times gladiator fights took place here. Today, things are more peaceful when up to 22,000 spectators gather every summer to watch the world-famous Verona Opera Festival. They were introduced back in 1913 to mark the centenary of the birth of composer Giuseppe Verdi. If you are in Verona at the time of the festival and want to attend the event, feel free to book the back seats. The view is still good here and you’re sure to meet some Italian families feasting on wine and cheese on the side. An all-around great evening is almost guaranteed there.

Piazza Bra: Enchanting Palazzi
Right next to the arena is the sprawling Piazza Bra, lined with charming palazzi. Here you can sip an espresso in one of the sidewalk cafés and watch the lively activity all around.

Via Mazzini: shopper’s paradise
It can get pricey if you now stroll along Via Mazzini. This is where the city’s high-end boutiques are located. The prices for the clothes know no upper limit.

Via Cappello: Romeo and Juliet
From Via Mazzini you don’t have far to go to Via Cappello. There you will find the Casa Capuletti, where Shakespeare’s Juliet is said to have lived. At this spot you will also find a statue of Juliet, one of Verona’s most popular photo motifs.

Piazza delle Erbe: Lively market hustle and bustle
Right nearby is the Piazza delle Erbe. The square is buzzing with life as a large market is held here every day. From fruits and vegetables to live songbirds, the assortment ranges.

Church of Sant’Anastasia: Gothic masterpiece
The Church of Sant’Anastasia could be the next stop on the city stroll. It was built from the 13th to the 15th century in the Gothic architectural style. The mighty interior looks a bit gloomy, but there are many richly decorated altars in the side chapels.

Duomo Santa Maria Matricolare: Romanesque architecture
Not far from this church is the city’s cathedral. The Duomo Santa Maria Matricolare was built in the Romanesque style from 1117 to 1187. Later, there were some reconstructions in the Gothic style. Inside hang some remarkable works of art, first of all the painting “Assumption of the Virgin”, created by Titian in 1535. You will find it in the first side chapel on the left. To finish your sightseeing, check out the pretty floor mosaics in the cloister next to the cathedral before spending the rest of the day strolling around the old town.

Find a good hotel

Numerous good hotels in Verona make it hard for travelers to choose. We recommend the Giulietta e Romeo? You’ll reside in an old palazzo in a central location and enjoy modern comforts. All rooms are stylishly furnished and have air conditioning and a minibar.

Suggestion for a hire car trip

Soave: Delicious white wine
A trip by hire car could take you first to Soave. You can be there in half an hour. Soave is where the delicious white wine of the same name is made. But there is also a complete city wall with 24 towers to see. From the Scaliger Castle, which guards the town, there is a magnificent view of the surrounding area.

Vicenza: Magnificent Old Town
Continue your journey to Vicenza, which you can reach in half an hour by car. In Vicenza, a splendid old town with Gothic-Venetian palazzi awaits you, so beautiful that it was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Start your stroll in Piazza dei Signori, which is guarded by a magnificent basilica. Built between 1549 and 1614 to the plans of architect Palladio, it is considered a prime example of the Renaissance architectural style.

You can admire a Gothic church if you then direct your steps to Santa Corona. It was built in the 13th century and delights visitors with magnificent paintings inside. Before leaving Vincenza, you will have the opportunity to stroll down Corso Andrea Palladio. It runs right through the old town and is lined with small shops in old palazzi where you can hunt for original souvenirs.

Bassano del Grappa: Excellent marc brandy
Before you head back to Verona in your hire car, you can stop off in Bassano del Grappa. The drive will take you about three quarters of an hour. As a driver, you won’t be able to taste it, but don’t miss putting a few bottles of the excellent grape marc brandy distilled in the region in your trunk. In the Museo della Grappa you can get comprehensive information about the production. Finally, a stroll across the covered wooden bridge Pote Deglie Alpini is recommended. It was originally built in the 13th century, then repeatedly renewed and is considered the landmark of the village. A drive of about one and a half hours now separates you from Verona. There you can park the car and plan the next stops on your hire car trip over a glass of Soave or Grappa.