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Cheap Car Hire in Rome from R270
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 Rome with a pick-up date of 1/1 and drop-off date of 14/1. 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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Popular car types in Rome
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rome and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 October 2025.
There are currently 524 hire locations operating in Rome spread across 91 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Rome is small car at R270 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R270+
Compact
R380+
Intermediate
R506+
Mini
R363+
Passenger van
R1 682+
Compact SUV
R360+
Compact estate car
R563+
Supplier choice
R826+
Compare car hire deals in Rome by type
Here are the best Rome small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rome medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rome SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rome van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Volkswagen VentoR270/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen up!R363/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10R364/day
2
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in Rome
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Rome. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Rome with an average daily rate of R542. Data was last updated on 20 October 2025.
Volkswagen VentoR270/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Urban CruiserR360/day
4
M
A/C
Datsun GoR363/day
2
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Rome car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rome, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Rome?
For the best savings on car hire in Rome, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R295/day – about 1 020% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Rome?
Looking to hire a car in Rome? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R80,66/day. Rental Plus also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R84,48/day.
What is the best car rental company in Rome?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rome is Leasys Rent (rated 6.8/10 with 3 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.7/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Leasys Rent
6.8
Dollar
6.7
Hertz
6.6
Budget
5.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rome?
Planning to hire a car in Rome? February is the cheapest month, costing about R226 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R676. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R278
February
R226
March
R278
April
R520
May
R520
June
R642
July
R676
August
R607
September
R538
October
R416
November
R295
December
R468
What car do most people hire in Rome?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Rome are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar), and SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Rome?
Sunnycars has 57 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Rome at 37.
Top rental agencies in Rome
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rome known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rome. Reviews were last updated on 20 October 2025.
Leasys Rent
3 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,6
Overall
6,8
Pick-up/drop-off
6,4
Value
7,2
Dollar
14 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,4
Value
6,5
Hertz
15 reviews•37 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,4
Comfort
7,1
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,7
Value
6,1
Budget
14 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,1
Overall
5,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,1
Avis
14 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,7
Comfort
6,0
Overall
5,5
Pick-up/drop-off
5,7
Value
5,3
DRIVALIA
3 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,6
Comfort
5,6
Overall
5,2
Pick-up/drop-off
5,6
Value
5,2
Europcar
2 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
4,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
4,0
MEGADRIVE
11 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rome, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Rome for a week from Record Go?
Record Go is one of the top picks in Rome. They can have you in a hire car for about R1 370 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rome?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Rome for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in Rome for a weekend?
It costs R0 for a weekend car hire in Rome, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Rome in November, prices are R0 per day on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Rome
Browse car hires by fuel type in Rome. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rome. Deals were last updated on 20 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rome. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R14+).
Electric
R20+
Hybrid
R14+
Petrol/Diesel
R23+
Travelling to a place near Rome?
Hire a car at Rome if you plan to visit one of these locationsCivitavecchia
Fiumicino
Tivoli