Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from AED 20

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 26/1 and drop-off date of 30/1. 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 2026

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 17 January 2026.

Most popular company

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 151

Cheapest price per day

AED 20

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 17 January 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,651 hire locations out of 196 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from AED 20/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 19+

Compact

Compact

AED 24+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 42+

Mini

Mini

AED 19+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 212+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 21+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 24+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 45+

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:

Kia PicantoAED 20/day
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Kia Picanto
Fiat 500AED 20/day
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Fiat 500
Fiat 500AED 21/day
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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 48. Data was last updated on 17 January 2026.
Kia PicantoAED 20/day
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Kia Picanto
Fiat 500AED 20/day
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Fiat 500
Fiat 500AED 21/day
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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 101/day – about 247% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

U-Save is currently the cheapest car hire company in Italy with deals as low as AED 14.66/day found in the past two weeks. Target Italy is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 23.77/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 56. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 165 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 56. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 165 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 56

March

AED 61

April

AED 120

May

AED 112

June

AED 141

July

AED 165

August

AED 155

September

AED 135

October

AED 98

November

AED 60

December

AED 106

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Mini cars (Fiat Panda 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 738 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 715.

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 1,768 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Italy, start with Bergamo, where rates average AED 36/day. You can also find good prices in Milan (AED 38/day), Venice (AED 60/day), and Bologna (AED 69/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 17 January 2026.

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 reviews319 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 reviews161 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Europcar

5.9
Fair
84 reviews216 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Avis

5.8
Fair
73 reviews243 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Ecovia

5.5
Fair
11 reviews121 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.9

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 17 January 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    With an average price of AED 147/day, Italy Car Rent is the most popular car hire provider in Italy, booking 102% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 69/day, it is 48% cheaper on average to rent a car in Bologna than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for AED 21/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 17 January 2026.

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 5+).

Electric

Electric

AED 11+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 6+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 5+

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