Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from AED 26

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 28/10 and drop-off date of 4/11. 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 31 August 2025.

Most popular company

NOLEGGIARE

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 191

Cheapest price per day

AED 26

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 31 August 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,607 hire locations out of 195 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from AED 26/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 29+

Compact

Compact

AED 38+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 96+

SUV

SUV

AED 63+

Mini

Mini

AED 21+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 317+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 39+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 63+

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:

Fiat 500AED 26/day
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Fiat 500
Nissan MicraAED 27/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Mitsubishi MirageAED 28/day
2
5
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

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 127. Data was last updated on 31 August 2025.
Fiat 500AED 26/day
2
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A/C
Fiat 500
Nissan MicraAED 27/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan MicraAED 28/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Micra

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 87/day – about 208% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is currently the cheapest car hire company in Italy with deals as low as AED 24.20/day found in the past two weeks. Italy Car Rent is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 71.76/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 64

February

AED 57

March

AED 61

April

AED 118

May

AED 114

June

AED 142

July

AED 167

August

AED 154

September

AED 126

October

AED 91

November

AED 58

December

AED 94

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 733 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 710.

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 1,931 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 August 2025.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Italy, start with Bergamo, where rates average AED 62/day. You can also find good prices in Catania (AED 67/day), Rome (AED 75/day), and Milan (AED 79/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 31 August 2025.

Thrifty

7.7
Good
105 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.1
Good
141 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Budget

6.8
Okay
113 reviews157 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.4
Okay
179 reviews320 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.1

Avis

5.8
Fair
64 reviews242 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Europcar

5.8
Fair
79 reviews215 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

Leasys Rent

6.8
Okay
6 reviews294 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

DRIVALIA

5.0
Fair
19 reviews341 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    With an average price of AED 169/day, Italy Car Rent is the most popular car hire provider in Italy, booking 149% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 101/day, it is 53% cheaper on average to rent a car in Catania than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for AED 74/day in Catania.

  • 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 31 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 19+).

Electric

Electric

AED 19+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 32+

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