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Cheap Car Hire in Italy from R85

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 13/4 and drop-off date of 25/4. 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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

Galdierirent

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R561

Cheapest price per day

R85

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 1 April 2026.

There are, in total, 7 652 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 200 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R85/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 467+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 975+

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 up!R85/day
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Volkswagen up!
Renault ClioR171/day
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Renault Clio
Suzuki SwiftR247/day
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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 R841. Data was last updated on 1 April 2026.
Volkswagen up!R85/day
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Volkswagen up!
Mini CountrymanR159/day
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Mini Countryman
Suzuki SwiftR171/day
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Suzuki Swift

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 R553/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 482% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

In Italy, the most affordable car hire company right now is Centauro, offering prices from just R149,46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Rental Plus, with rates starting at R157,71/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 R315. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R853 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 R315. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R853 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

R388

February

R422

March

R394

April

R663

May

R631

June

R779

July

R853

August

R775

September

R751

October

R538

November

R315

December

R545

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 748 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 718.

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 1 779 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 April 2026.

Among the most popular cities in Italy, Venice offers the lowest average car hire price at just R118/day. Other affordable options include Palermo (R127/day), Bologna (R159/day), and Rome (R186/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 1 April 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 reviews167 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 reviews321 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 reviews217 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

5,7

Avis

5,7
Fair
74 reviews244 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,7

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 reviews342 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 1 April 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is Europcar. With prices on ECONOMY starting at R1 067/day about 250% more people book with Europcar 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 Palermo where rental cars typically will cost around R315/day (46% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Rome for just R189/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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