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Cheap Car Hire in Italy from $8

Rome, Italy
6 Dec — 13 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Rome, Italy
Wed 6/12
Noon
Wed 13/12
Noon

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Italy?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Italy, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 2,563 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Price

$12 - $88

Out of all the popular cities in Italy, Rome is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $12/day. Renting a car in Rome is 86% cheaper than renting one in Catania where the per day rate is around $88. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Italy to get a rental car in are: Bergamo ($14/day), Milan ($28/day), and Palermo ($29/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Rome should expect to spend around $12/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Italy is Rome.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Italy?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Italy and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

January

$21

February

$19

March

$24

April

$60

May

$63

June

$75

July

$80

August

$68

September

$58

October

$37

November

$21

December

$32

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Italy is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Italy

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Italy and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

There are 127 hire agencies servicing Italy. These agencies, altogether, have 6,040 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Italy with prices from $8 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Italy:

Compare available car types for rental in Italy

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Italy to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2023.

Small cars

$29 - $119

All Car Types

$38 - $298

To hire a small car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $79/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Italy (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$119/day). In fact, November is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a small car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $111/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Italy (~$17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$200/day). In fact, November is about 85% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $215/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Italy (~$126/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$648/day). In fact, October is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a large car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Italy, you would pay an average price of $96/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Italy (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$193/day). In fact, November is about 79% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a SUV saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Italy, you would pay an average price of $201/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Italy (~$108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$497/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a van is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Italy, you would pay an average price of $128/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Italy (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$799/day). In fact, October is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a convertible saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Italy

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Italy known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Italy. Reviews were last updated on 29 November 2023.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Italy region, including those located within the Milan, Rome and Bari area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Sunnycars

571 locations

Free2Move

339 locations

keddy by Europcar

305 locations

Hertz

304 locations

Leasys Rent

292 locations

MAGGIORE

267 locations

DRIVALIA

249 locations

Avis

236 locations

Best Italy car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Italy. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Italy with an average daily rate of $28. Data was last updated on 29 November 2023.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Italy, including locations near Milan, Rome and Bari. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2023.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Italy?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Target Italy (10.0 rating), JoyRent (10.0 rating) and Rental Plus (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Italy.

What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

When hiring a car in Italy, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around $93/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $29/day.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Italy?

At $19/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Milan. On average, Milan has the cheapest daily rental car price ($44/day), which is 55% below average price for cities in Italy.

What side of the road do you drive on in Italy?

In Italy, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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