Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from ฿530

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 16/10 and drop-off date of 19/10. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

Italy car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Italy. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿2,006

Cheapest price per day

฿530

Popular car types in Italy

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Italy and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

There are, in total, 7,607 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 195 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿530/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

฿637+

Compact

Compact

฿1,180+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,684+

SUV

SUV

฿2,321+

Mini

Mini

฿530+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿3,524+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿4,398+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿891+

Compare car rental deals in Italy by type

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:

Here are the best Italy van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Almera฿530/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Hyundai i20฿637/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Nissan Almera฿721/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Best car rental deals found in Italy

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Italy. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Italy with an average daily rate of ฿1,654. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Nissan Almera฿530/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Hyundai i20฿637/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Nissan Almera฿721/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Cheapflights insights for Italy car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Italy, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Italy?

Book your car hire in Italy 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿802/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,617% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

In Italy, the most affordable car hire company right now is Galdierirent, offering prices from just ฿305.86/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at ฿535.17/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Italy is February, when you can expect to pay ฿522/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Italy is July (฿1,432/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿598

February

฿522

March

฿565

April

฿1,136

May

฿1,071

June

฿1,335

July

฿1,432

August

฿1,319

September

฿1,190

October

฿883

November

฿522

December

฿867

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Seat Alhambra or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 733 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 710.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Italy, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,931 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Top rental agencies in Italy

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Italy known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Italy. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Thrifty

7.7
Good
105 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.1
Good
141 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Budget

6.8
Okay
113 reviews157 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.4
Okay
179 reviews320 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.1

Avis

5.8
Fair
64 reviews242 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Europcar

5.8
Fair
79 reviews215 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

Leasys Rent

6.8
Okay
6 reviews294 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

DRIVALIA

5.0
Fair
19 reviews341 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , and with prices around ฿738/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is ECONOMY, which starts as low as ฿535/day.

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

    At ฿1,585/day, it is 26% cheaper on average to rent a car in Cagliari than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for ฿1,436/day in Cagliari.

  • 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿37+).

Electric

Electric

฿39+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿37+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿51+

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation