Just booked to pick up in Germany. D005297 gave me a great discount for a 21 day rental with unlimited mileage - but I have a few questions as I've never rented in Europe before:

1. I'm Canadian and the Avis site quoted the price in Canadian dollars. Will the contract at pick-up convert that rate to Euros or will the rate read as Canadian?

2. I waived all coverage as I'm covered by my credit card and a rental policy I have on my own car insurance. It covers liability, theft, collision, etc. I'm planning to take the car into Italy. Will they force me to buy any insurance even if I tell them I'm covered? I've heard of this happening in some places in Europe, but I'm not sure if it's true.

3. The base rate is $670 CAD and it mentions tax of $134 CAD, but then gives me an estimated total of $970 without itemizing the additional charges. Any ideas as to what the extra $166 is for?

4. How important is getting an Int'l Drivers Permit for non-EU residents when driving in Italy?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out here.