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Cheap Car Hire in Italy from R117

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 16/1 and drop-off date of 30/1. 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 2025

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 13 december 2025.

Most popular company

Galdierirent

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R311

Cheapest price per day

R117

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 13 december 2025.

There are, in total, 7 643 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 196 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R117/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare car hire deals in Italy by type

Here are the best Italy small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Italy medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Italy large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Italy SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Italy van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR117/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Renault ClioR122/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Toyota CorollaR151/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 R430. Data was last updated on 13 december 2025.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR117/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Renault ClioR122/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Toyota Urban CruiserR151/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser

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 R486/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 355% 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 R81,61/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Italy Car Rent, with rates starting at R139,61/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Italy?

At Italy, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R300. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R840 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 February, with an average daily rate of just R300. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R840 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

R324

February

R300

March

R399

April

R626

May

R612

June

R774

July

R840

August

R788

September

R752

October

R521

November

R312

December

R481

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 (Toyota Aygo or similar), and Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 736 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 714.

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 13 december 2025.

Thrifty

7,3
Good
108 reviews184 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,1

Dollar

6,9
Okay
139 reviews183 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Hertz

6,7
Okay
179 reviews318 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,4

Budget

6,6
Okay
117 reviews161 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Avis

5,8
Fair
72 reviews242 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,6

Europcar

5,8
Fair
83 reviews216 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,7

Ecovia

5,1
Fair
10 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,7

Value

5,5

DRIVALIA

4,7
Mediocre
19 reviews341 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,7

Value

5,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 december 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is Italy Car Rent. With prices on MINI starting at R140/day about 126% more people book with Italy Car Rent 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 Milan where rental cars typically will cost around R249/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Milan for just R183/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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