Cheap Car Hire in Italy from R139
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Italy with a pick-up date of 2/11 and drop-off date of 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Italy car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Italy. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Most popular company | Galdierirent |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R602 |
Cheapest price per day | R139 |
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 9 October 2026.
There are, in total, 7 968 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 261 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R139/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:
Economy
R133+
Compact
R126+
Intermediate
R349+
Standard
R335+
Mini
R124+
Passenger van
R1 345+
Compact SUV
R155+
Compact estate car
R187+
Best car hire deals found in Italy
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Italy. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Italy with an average daily rate of R368. Data was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Datsun GoR139/day
Hyundai i10R175/day
Hyundai i10R228/day
Cheapflights insights for Italy car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Italy, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Italy?
Book your car hire in Italy 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R524/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 328% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?
In Italy, the most affordable car hire company right now is Rent Smart 24, offering prices from just R8,02/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Target Italy, with rates starting at R8,36/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Italy?
At Italy, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R308. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 007 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Italy, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R308. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 007 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R392
February
R444
March
R447
April
R649
May
R717
June
R794
July
R1 007
August
R732
September
R777
October
R521
November
R308
December
R532
What car do most people hire in Italy?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Italy are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar), and Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?
Cargini has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 252.
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 393 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 October 2026.
Among the most popular cities in Italy, Venice offers the lowest average car hire price at just R117/day. Other affordable options include Naples (R176/day), Bologna (R181/day), and Rome (R184/day).
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 9 October 2026.
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Avis
83 reviews•252 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
6,7
Overall
5,7
Pick-up/drop-off
5,9
Value
5,6
Recent reviews
2,0
|Dec 2025Refused rental by agent
6,0
|Sept 2025Not super helpful but it could have been worse.
4,0
|Oct 2023The car was not properly prepared. They were behind , it was given a quick clean then handed over too us to inspect. The mileage on my invoice didn’t match. It has the previous drivers mileage included in mine. I took some pictures of things I thought were important. Car had no windshield washer fluid , found out highway, car was down oil, and tire had a slow leak that I nursed through the duration of our trip. When we returned they tried to say I damaged the plastic hubcap . I explained it was like that upon giving it to me . They said why didn’t I take a picture of it , I asked why didn’t you spend the time to point out all previous damages. They charge me $270 for a plastic hubcap that they probably won’t change. I have dealt with other car companies in Rome with no issues. I will never choose Avis again anywhere in the world. Stay away from this place in Rome.
6,0
|Jul 2023Very polite staff in pick up and drop off. Clean car. But the price I had reserved was much lower than the price I ended up paying because of the extra insurance that was necessary. Plus, big lines waiting to rent the car in 45 oC in Palermo. Should have more staff.
10,0
|Jul 2023Great little car, newer VW compact suv was 80% cleaned but I know this location was very busy. Ppl were helpful ans nice.
2,0
|May 2023Kayak and Avis both failed to notify me that an international drivers license would be needed. The people behind the desk at Avis said this was in the fine print. This is completely unacceptable and a detail this completely essential should be in bold red print. This should be better communicated to consumers to avoid such drastic issues.
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Avis Locations in Italy
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Cargini
6 locations
Cargini Locations in Italy
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Infinity Rent a Car
1 location
Infinity Rent a Car Locations in Italy
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Rental4Leisure
40 locations
Rental4Leisure Locations in Italy
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Cilento Rent
3 locations
Cilento Rent Locations in Italy
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RBC Autonoleggio.
1 location
RBC Autonoleggio. Locations in Italy
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OptimoRent
71 locations
OptimoRent Locations in Italy
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Liigu
19 locations
Liigu Locations in Italy
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?
The most popular car hire company at Italy is Rent Smart 24. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R133/day about 189% more people book with Rent Smart 24 than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Italy?
When visiting Italy, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Rome where rental cars typically will cost around R467/day (32% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Naples for just R197/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Italy?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Italy.
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