Car hire in Italy

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Italy car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Italy car hire at a glance

Most popular providerItaly Car Rent
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentNovember
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Italy could cost, we've pulled prices from Rome.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Italy

The cheapest month to rent a car in Italy is November, when the average cost per day is ¥3,662. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is ¥6,289. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Italy is September.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Italy could cost, we've pulled prices from Rome.

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All you need to know about Italy

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuro
LanguageItalian
Motorway speed limit130kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Italy

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Italy is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Italy is Italy Car Rent. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Italy Car Rent.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are ¥437 a day and ¥2,288 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Italy you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Italy. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Italy is Rome. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Rome.

Hire a car long term in Italy

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Italy with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.