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Tell us: Have you been a victim of a car rental scam in Italy?

Have you rented a car in Italy and been charged unfairly? More than you should pay?

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Unscrupulous car rental companies targeting tourists exist in Italy as much as anywhere else

A nightmare: you've just spent a fantastic weekend roaming the countryside Italy in a rented car and upon returning it is surprised by unexpected fees – whether in check-out or later by finding the charges on your credit card.

Unfortunately, this is exactly the type of situation that many readers have reported. 

Unscrupulous companies targeting tourists exist in Italy as much as anywhere else, so we want to know what the blows de car rent most common in Italy, how to avoid them, and what you can do if you fall victim. 

If you have a story or tip to share with other readers, write in the comments below. We will use the best answers in a future article.

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