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 10 September 2026.
Most popular company | Rent Smart 24 |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $52 |
Cheapest price per day | $10 |
At $10/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Italy in the past week. Out of 261 car hire agencies operating in Italy, there are, in total, 7,955 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
$10+
Compact
$13+
Intermediate
$21+
Standard
$21+
Mini
$9+
Passenger van
$129+
Compact SUV
$15+
Compact estate car
$18+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Italy, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$27
February
$28
March
$32
April
$51
May
$54
June
$61
July
$64
August
$60
September
$57
October
$40
November
$23
December
$39
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Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Cargini
Infinity Rent a Car
Rental4Leisure
Cilento Rent
RBC Autonoleggio.
OptimoRent
Liigu
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 September 2026.
Hiring a car in Italy allows you to explore at your own pace, making it an attractive option if you love flexibility. You’ll be able to visit more places, including well-known attractions like the Amalfi Coast. And if you want to get off the beaten track a little and explore the Tuscan countryside and Italy’s charming small towns, a hire car will be your best and most convenient option. Cities like Rome, Florence and Venice are well-connected by public transport, but a car will give you easy access to spots like Villa d'Este and Pisa, allowing you to avoid peak times and explore at your leisure.
Driving in Italy can be a unique experience due to the country's diverse road conditions and driving culture. Generally, Italians are known for their confident and assertive driving style. However, the driving culture can vary, with fast-paced traffic on the Autostrada (toll highways) and more relaxed driving in rural areas. Italy has strict speed limits, which are enforced by control systems like Tutor and Autovelox. Toll roads are common, especially on the Autostrada. The quality of roads tends to be better in the north than in the south. And throughout the country, you’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road.
The minimum age to hire a car is typically 21, although some hire firms may allow drivers as young as 18. It’s important to note that this is uncommon, and most car hire companies require you to have held your driver’s licence for at least a year. Additionally, you may be subject to additional fees if you’re under 25 or over 70. Non-EU citizens are required to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with their valid driver’s licence. It’s important to check with the specific hire company for their policies, as these can vary.
When hiring a car in Italy, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around $74/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $38/day.
When visiting Italy, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Sorrento where rental cars typically will cost around $17/day (75% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Sorrento for just $8/day.
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Italy.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($14+).
Electric
$18+
Hybrid
$14+
Petrol/Diesel
$14+