seeking some help. We are visiting Europe with majority time in Italy. I thought car hire would be best to get around but it's proving to be expensive - add in excess removal, collosion damage waiver and most importantly the one way fee (pick up
Thanks for prompt response Fred. After some considerable research I have to admit defeat. The car hire companies have won. No firm that I can find is willing to negotiate the one way fee. What I have found out is Ryan air could fly us from Barcelona to Milan for as low as 20 euro per person. Am yet to research the train costs and schedule but can't imagine that rail costs will be that high making a combo plane and train the way to go.essle
Try the website Airbnb very informative as you speak with locals that are offering their own apartments, houses for rent. I have found the hosts to be so helpful and because they are locals can answer questions on schools, utilities, transport. Another resource to gain some insight into the area you are keen on.Best of luck and your children will thank you for the experience in years to come.
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Thanks for prompt response Fred. After some considerable research I have to admit defeat. The car hire companies have won. No firm that I can find is willing to negotiate the one way fee. What I have found out is Ryan air could fly us from Barcelona to Milan for as low as 20 euro per person. Am yet to research the train costs and schedule but can't imagine that rail costs will be that high making a combo plane and train the way to go.essle
Try the website Airbnb very informative as you speak with locals that are offering their own apartments, houses for rent. I have found the hosts to be so helpful and because they are locals can answer questions on schools, utilities, transport. Another resource to gain some insight into the area you are keen on.Best of luck and your children will thank you for the experience in years to come.