{"id":211,"date":"2013-03-12T10:03:04","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T10:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/?p=211"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T13:30:12","slug":"europe-road-trip-frankfurt-to-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/europe-road-trip-frankfurt-to-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe Road Trip &#8211; Travel from Frankfurt to Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When taking a<strong> road trip from Frankfurt &#8211; Germany to Rome &#8211; Italy<\/strong>, one is guaranteed to see and experience many wonderful things. If you\u2019ve flown into Germany, you will want to rent a car in order to have the best travel experience. Once in your rental car, take some time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/road-trips\/europe\/\">explore beautiful Europe<\/a> before leaving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A. Frankfurt, Germany<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>B. Zurich, Switzerland<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>C. Milan, Province of Milan, Italy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>D. Florence, Province of Florence, Italy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>E. Rome, Province of Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m42!1m8!1m3!1d11243368.239800869!2d9.18457!3d46.528635!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m31!3e0!4m5!1s0x47bd096f477096c5%3A0x422435029b0c600!2sFrankfurt%2C+Germany!3m2!1d50.110922099999996!2d8.6821267!4m5!1s0x47900b9749bea219%3A0xe66e8df1e71fdc03!2sZurich%2C+Switzerland!3m2!1d47.3768866!2d8.541694!4m5!1s0x4786c1493f1275e7%3A0x3cffcd13c6740e8d!2sMilan%2C+Province+of+Milan%2C+Italy!3m2!1d45.464203499999996!2d9.189981999999999!4m5!1s0x132a56a680d2d6ad%3A0x93d57917efc72a03!2sFlorence%2C+Province+of+Florence%2C+Italy!3m2!1d43.769560399999996!2d11.2558136!4m5!1s0x132f6196f9928ebb%3A0xb90f770693656e38!2sRome%2C+Province+of+Rome%2C+Italy!3m2!1d41.9027835!2d12.4963655!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sde!4v1533125395152\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/h3>\n<h3>Best places to visit in Frankfurt, Germany<\/h3>\n<p>The internationally diverse city has many great things to offer. With its historic buildings and high-rises, and position on the river Main, Frankfurt is affectionately called &#8220;<strong>Main-hattan<\/strong>&#8220;. The grandest way to see &#8220;Main-hattan&#8221; is from the Main Tower, Frankfurt\u2019s only skyscraper which is open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Take the elevator to the 650-feet high viewing platform to enjoy a striking panorama of the city. Next, visit the <strong>R\u00f6merberg<\/strong>, a historic district in the heart of Frankfurt. The area\u2019s unique half-timbered houses and antique square were where Frankfurt&#8217;s first trade fairs took place during the 13th century.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/germany\/frankfurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> &gt;&gt; Car rental in Frankfurt am Main<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/germany\/frankfurt\/frankfurt-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt; Car rental at Frankfurt Airport<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The best of Zurich, Switzerland<\/h3>\n<p>The next major stop on your road trip with your trusty rental car will be Zurich, Switzerland. It is no problem to cross country borders with your car rental. Experience something truly unique by dining at <strong>Blindekuh<\/strong> in Zurich. Here, you will eat and drink in total darkness. The restaurant is run by people with impaired vision as a way to share the way they live.<\/p>\n<p>Next, visit<strong> Z\u00fcrich&#8217;s historic area<\/strong>, featuring cobblestone streets, a diverse selection of local stores and restaurants, and home to many of the city&#8217;s most important religious landmarks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/switzerland\/zurich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&gt;&gt; Rent a Car in Zurich<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-457 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Car Rental Italy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2013\/03\/Italy_florence_jaguar-F-Pace.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Milano Travel Guide Information<\/h3>\n<p>After a beautiful time&nbsp;in Zurich, your next stop will be Italy\u2019s northern industrial, fashion and soccer mecca of Milan. The most important landmark to see is <strong>Milan&#8217;s Duomo<\/strong>. The cathedral is absolutely stunning, and you can also take an elevator up and walk around on the cathedral\u2019s roof. Next, be sure and pay a visit to <strong>Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s Last Supper\u2028at the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/italy\/milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> &gt;&gt; Milan Rent a Car<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Top things to check out in Florence, Italy<\/h3>\n<p>Your next stop, Florence, Italy, will yield much more in the way of art and architecture.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>This Renaissance city has culturally important and is worthy of a few days in order to see as much as possible.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Leave your car rental parked at the spectacular Piazzale Michelangelo, which will allow you to have a complete view of the city below. Walk into the historical city center to see the gorgeous <strong>Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Pitti Palace, Uffizi Gallery<\/strong> and the <strong>Duomo of Florence<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/italy\/florence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&gt;&gt; Florence Car Rentals<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Attractions in Rome, Italy<\/h3>\n<p>Days of glorious sightseeing lead you to your final destination on this trip, ancient Rome. Drive to the city and then park your rental car, taking time to enjoy the historic city center by foot. Throw a coin into the <strong>Trevi Fountain<\/strong>, browse the <strong>Trastevere neighborhood<\/strong>, visit <strong>Vatican City and the Coliseum<\/strong>. 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