Traveling around in Europe is much different than in the US. One of the major differences is the availability of public transportation within city areas and the effectiveness of traveling by train from one stay to the next. For instance, for the classic "Big 3" trip of Florence, Rome and Venice I would recommend using trains and public transportation exclusively. Trains are faster, less expensive and much more relaxing than renting a car or flying.
While I'm on the Big 3 trip, if you have more than 2 days in Florence, rent a car to travel out to Siena or San Gimignano just for the day and explore the tiny little roads that wind through the tiny villages that dot Tuscany, but don't keep it beyond the day. Parking is expensive and just about impossible in Florence.
For train info in Europe, use www.raileurope.com to check for schedules and ticket prices. Keep in mind that schedules are only posted 30 days in advance for many daylight trips. So you'll need to "mirror" the days of the week that you want to travel within the current month. Overnight sleeper trains (awesome way to travel in Europe!) are often available further in advance. If you are traveling by train within one country, you can often get slightly less expensive tickets on the country's specific train company. For example, the "Big 3" trains can be purchased at www.trenitalia.com.
Don't forget to check out my website at www.askmyconcierge.net for more travel info!
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