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Italy car rental at a glance

Most popular providerDrivalia
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentOctober
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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Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Italy

The cheapest month to rent a car in Italy is October, when the average cost per day is $952. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is $957. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Italy is July.
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
Highway 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 rental in Italy: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Italy, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental 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 travelers' best-rated car rental company in Italy is Noleggiare. You can rent a car with them for $1,275 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Noleggiare, 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 driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Italy, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Italy. First, you need to decide where in Italy you want to pick up your car.

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 rental company you choose.

It depends where in Italy you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Rome. On average, it costs $1,799 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $99 per day.