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Cheap Car Hire in Rome from R283

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 2/4 and drop-off date of 12/4. 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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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 14 January 2026.
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There are currently 525 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 R283 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R283+

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Compact

Compact

R584+

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SUV

SUV

R795+

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Mini

Mini

R455+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 892+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R379+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R774+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R870+

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

Here are the best Rome large 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 Polo VivoR283/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 01/12/26
Hyundai AtosR455/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 01/12/26
Kia PicantoR481/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 01/12/26

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 R833. Data was last updated on 14 January 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR283/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 01/12/26
Suzuki JimnyR379/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Jimny
Found 01/12/26
Kia PicantoR455/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 01/12/26

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 1 017% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Rome?

Looking to hire a car in Rome? SURPRICE CAR RENTAL had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R177,40/day. Galdierirent also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R368,57/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
Leasys Rent
6.8
Dollar
Dollar
6.7
Hertz
Hertz
6.6
Budget
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 R213 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R640. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R263

February

R213

March

R263

April

R509

May

R492

June

R591

July

R640

August

R558

September

R509

October

R410

November

R279

December

R476

What car do most people hire in Rome?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rome are the following: Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Compact Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rome?

Sunnycars has 58 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Rome at 37.

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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 14 January 2026.

Leasys Rent

6,8
Okay
3 reviews•19 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

7,2

Dollar

6,7
Okay
14 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Hertz

6,6
Okay
15 reviews•37 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,1

Budget

5,7
Fair
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,1

Avis

5,3
Fair
15 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,2

DRIVALIA

5,2
Fair
3 reviews•19 locations
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Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,6

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,2

Europcar

4,0
Mediocre
2 reviews•12 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

4,0

MEGADRIVE

11 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rome, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 January 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rome for a week from Galdierirent?

    Galdierirent is one of the top picks in Rome. They can have you in a hire car for about R2 954 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 Compact SUV 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 February, 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 14 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rome. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R15+).

Electric

Electric

R39+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R15+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R32+

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