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Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from ฿492

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 14/7 and drop-off date of 22/7. 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 8 July 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

฿3,961

Cheapest price per day

฿492

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 8 July 2025.

There are, in total, 7,568 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 192 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿492/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

฿536+

Compact

Compact

฿624+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,056+

Mini

Mini

฿492+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿9,402+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

฿647+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿725+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿990+

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:

Toyota Yaris฿492/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20฿536/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota Yaris฿544/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 ฿1,740. Data was last updated on 8 July 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฿492/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20฿536/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota Yaris฿544/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 ฿733/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,494% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

In Italy, the most affordable car hire company right now is NOLEGGIARE , offering prices from just ฿465.28/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at ฿489.37/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 ฿505/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Italy is June (฿1,308/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

฿602

February

฿526

March

฿570

April

฿1,140

May

฿1,080

June

฿1,308

July

฿1,270

August

฿1,194

September

฿1,118

October

฿847

November

฿505

December

฿868

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Audi A3 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 707.

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 8 July 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 8 July 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

7.7
Good
106 reviews182 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.1
Good
145 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Budget

6.9
Okay
110 reviews157 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.4
Okay
178 reviews319 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.1

Avis

5.9
Fair
59 reviews243 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.9

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

5.7

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 reviews340 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 8 July 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 Europcar, and with prices around ฿6,651/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as ฿5,901/day.

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

    At ฿618/day, it is 74% cheaper on average to rent a car in Venice than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for ฿497/day in Venice.

  • 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 8 July 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 (฿62+).

Electric

Electric

฿76+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿62+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿96+

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