Italy

Cheap Car Hire in Italy from R124

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 15/3 and drop-off date of 22/3. 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 March 2026.

Most popular company

Centauro

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R442

Cheapest price per day

R124

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 March 2026.

There are, in total, 7 669 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 199 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R124/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R2 105+

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 267+

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 VivoR124/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Chevrolet SparkR150/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Suzuki SwiftR168/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 R779. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR124/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Mini CountrymanR141/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Chevrolet SparkR150/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 R533/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 427% 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 R135,01/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Centauro, with rates starting at R179,68/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 R307. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R836 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 R307. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R836 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

R379

February

R414

March

R404

April

R671

May

R608

June

R765

July

R836

August

R761

September

R736

October

R525

November

R307

December

R535

What car do most people hire in Italy?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Italy are the following: Mini cars (Toyota Aygo or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 743 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 717.

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 1 776 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 March 2026.

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 March 2026.

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

Budget

6,6
Okay
117 reviews163 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Hertz

6,6
Okay
181 reviews323 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,3

Europcar

5,9
Fair
84 reviews216 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,7

Avis

5,8
Fair
73 reviews245 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,6

Ecovia

5,5
Fair
11 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,9

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 9 March 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 R135/day about 74% 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 Bologna where rental cars typically will cost around R180/day (55% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Milan for just R147/day.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Italy.

Car hires by fuel type in Italy

Browse car hires by fuel type in Italy. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 9 March 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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