25/07/2026
These 5 MISTAKES may cost you hundreds of euros, so make sure to avoid them to have a happy trip to Italy! 🇮🇹
- Don’t leave valuables in the car! Thieves can be sneaky and might even break your windows to get your stuff. We’ve seen a lot of negative reviews about this happening. Some people leave their luggage in the trunk, and when they come back, it’s all gone. A nightmare! So don’t do this! We saw broken glass on the ground in some parking lots that we used 😕
- Don’t drive in ZTL zones! If you see the sign that we showed in the reel and you don’t have special access to the ZTL area, don’t go through! Even if there’s no police. They are camera-controlled, and you can be fined for over € 300 depending on where you are.
- If you find a “free parking” that is limited to 90 or 60 minutes, don’t forget to leave a Disco Orario (Parking Disc) on your vehicle’s front dashboard. You will need to set the dial’s arrow to the exact time you parked in order to avoid fines. Some car rental agencies will provide you with the parking disc, but if your car doesn’t have one, make sure to carry a piece of paper so that you can write the time that you parked on it.
- Avoid using Euronet ATMs to withdraw money. In fact, it’s advisable to avoid Euronet in all of Europe, not just Italy. We recommend this because they may charge extremely high fees, use unfavorable exchange rates, and push poor conversion options. If you search online, there are many forums talking about it.
- Keep your valuables close and be extra careful when walking in crowded places. Pickpocketing can happen in busy areas, so stay alert and aware of your surroundings!
We hope you found this post helpful! Let us know what your biggest travel mistake was 🤑🤑🤑