Winter Car Hire in Italy – How to book with Snow Chains or Winter Tyres
Drive safely by reserving snow chains or winter tyres with your car rental in Italy
Italy is not just a summer holiday destination, it also has a lot to offer over the winter months too! Hire a car that comes with winter tyres or snow chains and take part in the Italian festivities knowing you can navigate the roads more safely.
How do I make sure that I have snow chains or winter tyres with my rental in Italy?
When you book a car in Italy through Clarify Car Hire for pick up between 15th November and 15th April, all cars without winter tyres in relevant locations will come with snow chains included in the rate shown. During these months, in those areas, it is mandatory to have snow chains in your car unless winter tyres are fitted.
If you would prefer to have winter tyres fitted on your rental car in Italy then please use our winter tyres filter shown below. Some companies offer cars that will specifically come with winter tyres and these will be shown when that filter is applied. In this case snow chains will not be provided. It is unlikely that you will need both options – snow chains and winter tyres – and most car hire companies will not provide both at the same time.
There are many who will be in Italy during the winter months to enjoy the ski season, whether that’s in the Alps or the Dolomites, but what else could tempt you to this beautiful country?
Wild Boar Festival, Suvereto
Despite its name, this is a celebration of all local food and wine not just wild boar – although it does feature heavily! Suvereto is around a two hour drive from Florence airport where you can pick up your hire car complete with snow chains or winter tyres.
Perugia Christmas Festival
This lovely city is just a couple of hours south of Florence and hosts a Christmas market every year. Saunter amongst the stalls brimming with handicrafts and try some of the appetizing food. There is also a nativity, workshops as well as concerts and, of course, Santa.
San Nicolo Festival, Venice
Taking place in December, this is a festival in honour of the patron saint of glassblowers. Held on Murano island, famous for its glass, you can watch the Water procession, see glassblowers in action, take part in workshops and don't forget to take home a souvenir of your stay!
International Snow Sculpture Competition, San Candido and San Vigilio di Marebbe
Visit these two villages in the Dolomites in January and you can experience some extraordinary artworks. Around 30 artists from many different countries take part in the competition, with the snow sculptures on display in the villages until they melt in the springtime.
Saint Ambrose Day. Milan
Taking place on the 7th December every year, Saint Ambrose was a former bishop of Milan. His feast day is celebrated through a number of events. You can visit the Christmas market for a slice of panettone, it is the opening night at La Scala and there is the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Find your ideal winter car hire in Italy with Clarify Car Hire
Snow chains are compulsory for most of the regions north of Rome so when you hire a car in these locations through Clarify Car Hire, snow chains will be included. There is one company, Drivalia, who may provide winter tyres as an alternative but these are not guaranteed.
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