Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from $5

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Italy with a pick-up date of 12/7 and drop-off date of 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Italy car rentals in 2024

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 November 19, 2024.

Most popular company

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$34

Cheapest price per day

$5

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 3,140 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 19, 2024.

Price

$6 - $9

Out of all the popular cities in Italy, Milan is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $6/day. Renting a car in Milan is 33% cheaper than renting one in Cagliari where the per day rate is around $9. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Italy to get a rental car in are: Palermo ($7/day), Bari ($7/day), and Venice ($7/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Milan should expect to spend around $6/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Italy is Milan.

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 November 19, 2024.

January

$16

February

$15

March

$20

April

$24

May

$26

June

$33

July

$36

August

$32

September

$30

October

$24

November

$15

December

$24

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Italy

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 November 19, 2024.

Small cars

$19 - $46

All Car Types

$42 - $74

To rent a small car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $30/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Italy (~$19/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$46/day). In fact, November is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a small car saves you 50% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $53/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Italy (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$70/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a medium car saves you 9% 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 medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $109/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Italy (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$146/day). In fact, December is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a large car 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.

To rent a SUV in Italy, you would pay an average price of $49/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Italy (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$61/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a SUV saves you 16% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Italy, you would pay an average price of $129/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Italy (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$157/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a van is 55% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Italy, you would pay an average price of $147/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Italy (~$97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$189/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a luxury car is 60% 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 rent a convertible in Italy, you would pay an average price of $67/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Italy (~$31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$129/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Italy, renting a convertible is 14% 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.

Hyundai Accent$5/day
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Hyundai i10$6/day
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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 November 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Italy, including pickup locations serving Milan, Rome and Bari. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Free2Move

698 locations

Sunnycars

668 locations

DRIVALIA

339 locations

keddy by Europcar

311 locations

Hertz

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 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 $7. Data was last updated on November 19, 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Italy, including options within the Milan, Rome and Bari area. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai Accent$5/day
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Hyundai Accent
Mini Hatch$5/day
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Hyundai i10$5/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on November 19, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Italy?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Target Italy (10.0 rating), OtoQ Car Rental (8.0 rating) and keddy by Europcar (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Italy.

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

    At $27/day, it is 35% cheaper on average to rent a car in Catania than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for $12/day in Catania.

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

    Cars in Italy are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Small car rentals in Italy

Find small car rental deals in Italy from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Italy cost an average of $5 per day. Price data was last updated on November 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$5/day
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Hyundai i10$5/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$5/day
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Car rentals by fuel type in Italy

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Italy. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on November 19, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($5+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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