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Cheap Car Hire in Rome from R235

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 28/9 and drop-off date of 5/10. 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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Rome car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rome. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 July 2026.

Most popular company

GALIERIRENT

Price of petrol per litre

R34,48

Average price per day

R424

Cheapest price per day

R235
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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 15 July 2026.
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There are currently 549 hire locations operating in Rome spread across 100 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Rome is small car at R235 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R244+

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Compact

Compact

R315+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R444+

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Mini

Mini

R235+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 721+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R368+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R553+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R690+

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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 R583. Data was last updated on 15 July 2026.
Chevrolet SparkR235/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Found 07/14/26
Toyota YarisR244/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 07/14/26
Kia PicantoR253/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 07/14/26

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 R359/day – about 1 190% 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? Galdierirent had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R7,95/day. Rent Smart 24 also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R13,31/day.

What is the best car rental company in Rome?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rome is Hertz (rated 6.6/10 with 11 reviews). Budget (rated 5.5/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.6
Budget
Budget
5.5
Avis
Avis
5.1
National
National
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rome?

Planning to hire a car in Rome? November is the cheapest month, costing about R261 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R637. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R294

February

R294

March

R343

April

R539

May

R556

June

R621

July

R637

August

R539

September

R490

October

R408

November

R261

December

R474

What car do most people hire in Rome?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rome?

Avis has 19 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Rental4Leisure has the second-highest number of locations in Rome at 2.

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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 15 July 2026.

Hertz

6,6
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11 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,1

Budget

5,5
Fair
16 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

5,9

Avis

5,1
Fair
16 reviews•19 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

5,6

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,0

National

4 locations
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Rhodium

3 locations
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Rental4Leisure

2 locations
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C RENT

1 location
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OptimoRent

3 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 15 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rome?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R424/day when booking a car hire in Rome. The absolute best deal a user found was for R201/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 11.

  • 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 307 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 does it cost to rent a car in Rome for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 75% on a month-long rental by booking with GREEN MOTION . GREEN MOTION is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Rome can cost you on average R9 887 a month or R330 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • 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 August, prices are R917 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Rome

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rome. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Rome. Deals were last updated on 15 July 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 Electric being the cheapest (R21+).

Electric

Electric

R21+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R22+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R31+

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