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Rome car hires in 2026

Most popular company

RENTSMART

Price of petrol per litre

$3.26

Average price per day

$36

Cheapest price per day

$7
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Popular car types in Rome

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Rome this past week from 549 hire locations out of 101 hire agencies. Prices for a Rome small car hire start from $7/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$7+

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Compact

Compact

$12+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$24+

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Mini

Mini

$7+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$83+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$15+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

$20+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$23+

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Best car hire deals found in Rome

Hyundai Accent$7/day
Hyundai Accent
Found 10/17/26
MG 3$8/day
MG 3
Found 10/18/26
Hyundai Accent Hatch$12/day
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 10/18/26

Cheapflights insights for Rome car hires

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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 $32/day – about 8% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Rome?

In Rome, the most affordable car hire company right now is Rent Smart 24, offering prices from just $5.19/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Centauro, with rates starting at $16.82/day.

What is the best car rental company in Rome?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rome is Budget (rated 5.5/10 with 16 reviews). Avis (rated 4.8/10 with 21 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.5
Avis
Avis
4.8
National
National
0.0
Rhodium
Rhodium
0.0

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

At Rome, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $24. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $59 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rome, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $24. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $59 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$24

February

$26

March

$32

April

$47

May

$49

June

$55

July

$59

August

$52

September

$49

October

$39

November

$26

December

$40

What car do most people hire in Rome?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rome. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van 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 hire agencies in Rome

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

6.0

Avis

4.8
Mediocre
21 reviews•19 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.8

National

4 locations
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Rhodium

3 locations
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Rental4Leisure

2 locations
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RBC Autonoleggio.

1 location
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C RENT

1 location
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OptimoRent

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rome?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $36/day when booking a car hire in Rome. The absolute best deal a user found was for $12/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Oct. 10.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rome for a week from Rent Smart 24?

    Rent Smart 24 offers hire cars in Rome for about $203 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?

    The average cost of a car hire in Rome for a month is $870. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Rome for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Rome are typically $66 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $66. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in November to be on average $45 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Rome

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rome. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($8+).

Electric

Electric

$14+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$14+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$8+

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