Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
We rented a car and drove during our time at the Sorrento Hilton. My husband is fearless, and coped just fine with the narrow, winding roads. We attempted to drive in Naples one day; that was insane. There was very poor signage, and we kept going in circles.
We picked the car up at the Naples Airport, so I am afraid I don't have advice about returning with it to Rome.
I've driven the route from Rome. Easy to do as it is highway only. This year I travelled from Rome to Nova Yardinia and then headed to Naples. Highway to Naples is great but with lots of curves. All pay roads I experienced are excellent quality ^ Max driving speed is confusing. It's 130 km/h on most highways. If I went like that, even buses passed me
I found it's comfortable to drive at 150-160 km/h (arround 100 mph). I was still passed by lot of cars. Pocket size Fiats are fantastic and they could that quick only in their homeland
Driving in Naples was pure fun! Enjoy it, feel it, get satisfaction! It is illigal and strictly prohibited in most parts of the Western civiliasation!
You can do whatever you want (almost). Drag racing is the way they start to drive, as much lanes as it is physically possible and about an inch between two cars ir just fine. Any turn may suddenly happen regardless of the traffic light, there are lot of bikers and pedestrians as well. Music from Tarantino movies supports the enjoyment. My son and absolutely enjoyed that. I must admit my wife was scared. Driving in California calm, polite and slow compared to that
I'd advise to get a car with navigation system. I rented one from Hertz, it was equipped with portable version of Neverlost - it does help a lot. I also got diesel car - it took about 8l / 100 km (~28 mpg) on average (including 200 km/h and driving in towns).