Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from AED 18

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 17/12 and drop-off date of 24/12. 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 7 December 2025.

Most popular company

Rent Smart 24

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 134

Cheapest price per day

AED 18

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 7 December 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,635 hire locations out of 196 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from AED 18/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 18+

Compact

Compact

AED 21+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 48+

SUV

SUV

AED 39+

Mini

Mini

AED 18+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 197+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 22+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 26+

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:

Hyundai i20AED 18/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Ford KaAED 18/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Fiat 500AED 21/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

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 AED 66. Data was last updated on 7 December 2025.
Hyundai i20AED 18/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Ford KaAED 18/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Fiat 500AED 19/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Italy, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 96/day – about 233% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

Felirent is currently the cheapest car hire company in Italy with deals as low as AED 10.95/day found in the past two weeks. SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 11.46/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Italy?

At Italy, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just AED 57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 167 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Italy, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just AED 57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 167 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 62

February

AED 57

March

AED 62

April

AED 118

May

AED 113

June

AED 143

July

AED 167

August

AED 155

September

AED 136

October

AED 99

November

AED 61

December

AED 99

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 735 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 713.

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 1,763 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 December 2025.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Italy, start with Bologna, where rates average AED 17/day. You can also find good prices in Rome (AED 21/day), Milan (AED 27/day), and Bergamo (AED 38/day).

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 7 December 2025.

Thrifty

7.3
Good
108 reviews184 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.9
Okay
139 reviews183 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.7
Okay
179 reviews318 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Budget

6.6
Okay
117 reviews159 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

5.8
Fair
72 reviews241 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Europcar

5.8
Fair
83 reviews216 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Ecovia

5.1
Fair
10 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.5

DRIVALIA

4.7
Mediocre
19 reviews341 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 December 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    With an average price of AED 47/day, Rent Smart 24 is the most popular car hire provider in Italy, booking 122% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 17/day, it is 84% cheaper on average to rent a car in Bologna than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for AED 11/day in Bologna.

  • 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 7 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 9+).

Electric

Electric

AED 14+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 10+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 9+

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