Is Waze or Google Maps better for Italy?


Is Waze or Google Maps better for Italy? Google Maps remains a top choice, offering comprehensive coverage, real-time updates, and a user-friendly interface. Waze's community-based approach makes it an attractive option for those seeking up-to-date traffic information - more useful in Milan or Rome than in the country roads of Tuscany.


What is better than Google Maps?

TomTom Maps is the company's flagship mapping app and is one of the best alternatives to Google Maps. It offers turn-by-turn navigation and is one of the most comprehensive mapping apps available.


What is the best app to avoid ZTL in Italy?

You can use ZTL Radar app with Waze, with google maps or with maps.me. We mainly used it with Waze (since we already used Waze anyway). You can set a radius how far from ZTL you want to get warnings.


How can I avoid ZTL in Italy?

How to avoid ZTL zones and fines.
  1. Avoid driving in urban areas if you can.
  2. If you have to, be super vigilant for ZTL signs.
  3. Don't always trust your sat-nav to be 100% accurate about where zones are.
  4. Don't follow a car into a ZTL zone assuming it's ok, many locals have permits.
  5. Use public transport in urban areas if possible.


Does anyone still use Waze?

The Waze app uses a crowdsourcing technique that allows it to determine the fastest driving route from one location to another, with the most recent traffic information. Waze has roughly 140 million active users.


What is the cheapest way to get around Italy?

Traveling Italy by train is more cheap and convenient than by car. In fact, traveling by car can be quite expensive for tourists.