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Most popular company | Rent Smart 24 |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $67 |
Cheapest price per day | $15 |
At $15/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Italy in the past week. Out of 194 car hire agencies operating in Italy, there are, in total, 7,584 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Book your car hire in Italy 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $40/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 25% off the average price.
Looking to hire a car in Italy? Rent Smart 24 had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $9.28/day. SURPRICE CAR RENTAL also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $25.69/day.
Planning to hire a car in Italy? February is the cheapest month, costing about $28 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $69. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$29
February
$28
March
$31
April
$62
May
$57
June
$69
July
$68
August
$62
September
$58
October
$43
November
$29
December
$43
Intermediate cars (Audi A3, for example) are the most popular in Italy. Compact (Ford Focus) and SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Italy.
Sunnycars has 731 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 710.
Among the most popular cities in Italy, Rome offers the lowest average car hire price at just $21/day. Other affordable options include Milan ($22/day), Naples ($27/day), and Catania ($28/day).
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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 $92/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $53/day.
When visiting Italy, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Fiumicino where rental cars typically will cost around $16/day (81% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Fiumicino 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 ($22+).