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Italy car hire at a glance

Most popular providerTarget
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Estate
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMarch
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Italy could cost, we've pulled prices from Rome.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Italy is March, when the average cost per day is £38. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is £39. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Italy is May.
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Italy could cost, we've pulled prices from Rome.

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All you need to know about Italy

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuro
LanguageItalian
Motorway speed limit130kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Italy: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Italy, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Italy you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Italy is ecovia. You can rent a car with them for £59 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about ecovia, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Italy depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Italy, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Italy. First, you need to decide where in Italy you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Italy. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Italy you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Rome. On average, it costs £77 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £13 per day.