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Cheap Car Hire in Italy from R97

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 27/1 and drop-off date of 2/2. 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 hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Italy. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

Average price per day

R820

Cheapest price per day

R97

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 17 January 2025.

January

R263

February

R206

March

R319

April

R451

May

R507

June

R620

July

R695

August

R601

September

R545

October

R432

November

R300

December

R489

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.

Popular car types in Italy

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Italy and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

There are, in total, 7 273 car hire locations in Italy that are operated by 181 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R98/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Italy hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

R1 175+

Compare available car types for rental in Italy

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

R205 - R771

All Car Types

R387 - R1 708

To hire a small car in Italy, you would pay an average price of R517/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Italy (~R205/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R771/day). In fact, February is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, renting a small car saves you 47% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Italy, you would pay an average price of R1 318/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Italy (~R159/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R4 453/day). In fact, February is about 88% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, renting a medium car is 27% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Italy, you would pay an average price of R1 769/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Italy (~R311/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 135/day). In fact, October is about 83% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire 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 hire a SUV in Italy, you would pay an average price of R708/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Italy (~R214/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 286/day). In fact, February is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, renting a SUV saves you 27% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Italy, you would pay an average price of R2 356/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Italy (~R331/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R4 453/day). In fact, October is about 86% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Italy. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Italy, renting a van is 59% 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.

Ford FiestaR109/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Top rental agencies in Italy

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Italy known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Italy. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Italy, including locations near Rome, Milan and Venice. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Italy, including locations around Rome, Milan and Venice.

Free2Move

699 locations

Sunnycars

676 locations

DRIVALIA

336 locations

Hertz

309 locations

keddy by Europcar

309 locations

Leasys Rent

294 locations

MAGGIORE

281 locations

Avis

240 locations

Best Italy car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Italy. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Italy with an average daily rate of R275. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Italy, including options within a close proximity to Rome, Milan and Venice. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Ford FiestaR97/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR98/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford EcoSportR98/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Italy?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Target Italy (10,0 rating), Felirent (9,0 rating) and Centauro (8,2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Italy.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is Rental Plus. With prices on MINI starting at R74/day about 180% more people book with Rental Plus than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Italy, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Milan where rental cars typically will cost around R753/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Italy was found in Milan for just R220/day.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Italy.

Car hires by fuel type in Italy

Browse car hires by fuel type in Italy. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R7+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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