CAR & SCOOTER RENTAL ON THE AMALFI COAST
Wind against your hair, spectacular sea-views, towns and villages cut from Renaissance paintings, the ocean breeze in your face – have an espresso in a hilltop cafe in Positano and b e  introduced to La Dolce Vita! The Amalfi Coast is the most gorgeous coastal road in the world but it can be as crowded as the LA freeway during the season. We suggest  you rent a  medium/small-size car or a scooter to work your way around the coast. Driving can be both a joy and a challenge, the coast road is like a ribbon offering its visitors mountain-meets-the-sea, views on every bend.   There are round reflecting mirrors set in major curves for showing if others are coming around a bend. It's practice to honk before bends to let the traffic know you are coming. Trucks and buses will sometimes require you to back up.

In Italy vehicles travel on the right and overtake on the left. Seat belts are compulsory; speed limits are 50kph in built-up areas, 110kph on country roads, 130kph on highways. Watch your speed limit as the road is very narrow and you need a lot of concentration, and of course, because radar traps are frequent. In case of a break down, just dial 116 and the nearest office of the Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) will be informed.

Parking is a big issue, and the best, if not the only option is to park in a designated lot. Make sure you read the signs – Zona disco (disk zone) is for limited periods (from 30 minutes to two hours or more). The parcometro is the Italian version of metered parking where you put coins into a machine and you will receive a ticket that you leave on the dashboard. We suggest leaving your car only in guarded parking areas.

If you plan to hire a rental car for your stay in the Amalfi area, you can go on-line to AutoEurope ( http://www.autoeurope.com/ ) , or use the local agencies that will give you even more details regarding the roads in the area: AB Rent ( http://www.abrent.it/ ), Autoservizi&Limousine Service Lorenzo Imperato ( http://www.autoimperato.com/ ), Amalfi Coast Car Service ( http://www.amalficoastcarservice.it/ ), Amalfiturcoop ( http://www.amalfiturcoop.it/ ). If you wish to discover the coast  in a special car, go for a Ferrari, Excalibur or even a lovely Torpedo from Amalfi Coast Yacht ( www.amalficoastyacht.it )

Very popular among the Italians, the scooter is also an excellent way to sneak through lines of jammed cars and buses and a great way to explore see the Amalfitana coast. A great advantage is that cars are strictly prohibited from stopping on all main roads, while with a scooter you are offered complete freedom to stop without creating parking problems. The cost of a scooter rent for 1 day is starting from 45 Euros, and you can opt for a wide range of models - from a small 50cc automatic to the amazing myth of the Piaggio , always famous for its unmistakable features – Vespa ET2125 cc. There are two reliable options – PraiaCosta based in Praiano (www.praiacosta.com ) , Positano Rent a Scooter ( http://www.positanorentascooter.com/ ). The scooter is brought to your apartment or hotel in time for your arrival.