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Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from $9

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 Italy with a pick-up date of 26/1 and drop-off date of 2/2. 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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Italy car rentals in 2025

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 20 January 2025.

Most popular company

Italy Car Rent

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$48

Cheapest price per day

$9

Italy car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Italy, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 3,144 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Price

$12 - $65

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Italy?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Italy and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

January

$26

February

$21

March

$30

April

$41

May

$48

June

$59

July

$66

August

$57

September

$51

October

$41

November

$28

December

$46

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Italy is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Italy

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Italy and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

There are 181 hire agencies servicing Italy. These agencies, altogether, have 7,274 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Italy with prices from $9 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Italy:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for rental in Italy

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Italy to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Small cars

$26 - $89

All Car Types

$38 - $98

To hire a small car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $55/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Italy (~$26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$89/day). In fact, March is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $86/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Italy (~$21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$133/day). In fact, March is about 76% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a medium car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $115/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Italy (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$208/day). In fact, February is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a large car is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Italy, you would pay an average price of $73/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Italy (~$25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$134/day). In fact, March is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Italy, you would pay an average price of $133/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Italy (~$9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$273/day). In fact, January is about 94% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Italy van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $84/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Italy (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$341/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a luxury car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Italy, you would pay an average price of $59/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Italy (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$162/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, hiring a convertible saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$9/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Holden Barina$9/day
2
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A/C
Holden Barina

Top rental agencies in Italy

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Italy known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Italy. Reviews were last updated on 20 January 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Italy region, including those located within the Rome, Florence and Milan area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Free2Move

699 locations

Sunnycars

676 locations

DRIVALIA

336 locations

Hertz

309 locations

keddy by Europcar

309 locations

Leasys Rent

294 locations

MAGGIORE

281 locations

Avis

240 locations

Best Italy car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Italy. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Italy with an average daily rate of $23. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Italy, including locations near Rome, Florence and Milan. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota Yaris$9/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Holden Barina$9/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Holden Barina$9/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Italy?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Target Italy (10.0 rating), Felirent (9.0 rating) and Centauro (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Italy.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    When hiring a car in Italy, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Target Italy, and with prices around $38/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Target Italy is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $8/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Italy?

    At $10/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Rome. On average, Rome has the cheapest daily rental car price ($12/day), which is 73% below average price for cities in Italy.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Italy?

    In Italy, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Italy

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Italy. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($6+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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