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Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from ฿296

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 26/6 and drop-off date of 29/6. 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 rental in Italy. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Rent Smart 24

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

฿2,240

Cheapest price per day

฿296

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 13 June 2025.

There are, in total, 7,531 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 185 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿296/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

฿308+

Compact

Compact

฿665+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,059+

SUV

SUV

฿714+

Mini

Mini

฿296+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿532+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

฿706+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿1,223+

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:

Toyota Yaris฿296/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿308/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Nissan Almera฿534/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 ฿1,816. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Italy including options serving Rome, Venice and Bari. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota Yaris฿296/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿308/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Mitsubishi Xpander฿532/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Xpander

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 ฿707/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,441% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

In Italy, the most affordable car hire company right now is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , offering prices from just ฿140.60/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Target Italy, with rates starting at ฿201.83/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Italy is November, when you can expect to pay ฿502/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Italy is July (฿1,247/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

฿599

February

฿524

March

฿567

April

฿1,134

May

฿1,074

June

฿1,182

July

฿1,247

August

฿1,188

September

฿1,107

October

฿837

November

฿502

December

฿853

What car do most people hire in Italy?

SUV cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 725 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 703.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Italy?

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 1,917 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Italy, start with Bergamo, where rates average ฿254/day. You can also find good prices in Milan (฿448/day), Venice (฿880/day), and Catania (฿1,801/day).

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 13 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Italy, including those that serve Rome, Venice and Bari. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Italy, including locations around Rome, Venice and Bari.

Thrifty

7.5
Good
105 reviews178 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.2
Good
145 reviews180 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Budget

7.0
Good
106 reviews156 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.4
Okay
175 reviews317 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

Avis

6.0
Okay
58 reviews239 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Europcar

5.8
Fair
78 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

5.3
Fair
17 reviews338 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 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 NOLEGGIARE , and with prices around ฿6,378/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from NOLEGGIARE is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as ฿4,801/day.

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

    At ฿254/day, it is 86% cheaper on average to rent a car in Bergamo than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for ฿253/day in Bergamo.

  • 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.

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