Italy

Cheap Car Hire in Italy from R251

Rome, Italy
Mar 26 — Apr 2
Driver's age: 26-65
Rome, Italy
Tue 26/3
Noon
Tue 2/4
Noon

Italy car hires in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

NOLEGGIARE

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R869

Cheapest price per day

R251

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 2,664 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

R328 - R2 778

Out of all the popular cities in Italy, Rome is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R328/day. Hiring a car in Rome is 88% cheaper than hiring one in Turin where the per day rate is around R2 778. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Italy to get a car hire in are: Milan (R381/day), Bari (R515/day), and Palermo (R774/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Rome should expect to spend around R328/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire 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 19 March 2024.

January

R226

February

R226

March

R301

April

R584

May

R678

June

R829

July

R905

August

R792

September

R678

October

R433

November

R245

December

R377

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Italy is January. 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 19 March 2024.

There are, in total, 6 380 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 137 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R251/day). Explore 1 car type currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 897+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

R168 - R857

All Car Types

R347 - R1 770

To hire a small car in Italy, you would pay an average price of R590/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Italy (~R168/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R857/day). In fact, November is about 72% 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, renting a small car saves you 39% 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 R1 670/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Italy (~R180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R4 465/day). In fact, February is about 90% 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, renting a medium car is 43% 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 large car in Italy, you would pay an average price of R1 518/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Italy (~R941/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 016/day). In fact, April is about 39% 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, renting a large car is 38% 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 R731/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Italy (~R189/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 492/day). In fact, February is about 75% 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, renting a SUV saves you 24% 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.

To hire a van in Italy, you would pay an average price of R1 910/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Italy (~R933/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R3 743/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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, renting a van is 51% 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.

Ford FiestaR251/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 19 March 2024.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Italy, including locations near Rome, Milan and Pescara. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Italy, including locations around Rome, Milan and Pescara.

Sunnycars

579 locations

Free2Move

351 locations

DRIVALIA

318 locations

keddy by Europcar

307 locations

Hertz

305 locations

Leasys Rent

296 locations

MAGGIORE

272 locations

Avis

236 locations

Best Italy car hire deals found

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 R453. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Italy, including options within a close proximity to Rome, Milan and Pescara. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Ford FiestaR251/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen PoloR291/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR308/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • 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?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is NOLEGGIARE . With prices on MINI starting at R145/day about 260% more people book with NOLEGGIARE 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 Bari where rental cars typically will cost around R515/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Rome for just R253/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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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 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R11+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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