Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from AED 19

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 24/5 and drop-off date of 29/5. 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 19 May 2026.

Most popular company

Felirent

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 134

Cheapest price per day

AED 19

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 19 May 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,683 hire locations out of 201 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from AED 19/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 24+

Compact

Compact

AED 28+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 63+

Standard

Standard

AED 99+

Mini

Mini

AED 19+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 787+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 26+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 34+

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 79. Data was last updated on 19 May 2026.
Fiat 500AED 19/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Fiat 500AED 24/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Kia PicantoAED 24/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 112/day – about 269% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

Rent Smart 24 is currently the cheapest car hire company in Italy with deals as low as AED 6.82/day found in the past two weeks. NOLEGGIARE is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 9.71/day.

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

At Italy, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just AED 58. 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 November, with an average daily rate of just AED 58. 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 72

February

AED 77

March

AED 82

April

AED 125

May

AED 121

June

AED 147

July

AED 165

August

AED 153

September

AED 135

October

AED 97

November

AED 58

December

AED 104

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 754 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 722.

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 1,794 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 May 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Italy, start with Bergamo, where rates average AED 19/day. You can also find good prices in Milan (AED 28/day), Rome (AED 32/day), and Pisa (AED 46/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 19 May 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

Budget

6.7
Okay
121 reviews176 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.6
Okay
183 reviews321 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

Europcar

5.9
Fair
84 reviews217 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Avis

5.8
Fair
75 reviews249 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Ecovia

5.5
Fair
11 reviews122 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 reviews342 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 19 May 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    With an average price of AED 85/day, Target Italy is the most popular car hire provider in Italy, booking 170% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 60/day, it is 70% cheaper on average to rent a car in Milan than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for AED 57/day in Milan.

  • 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 19 May 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 10+).

Electric

Electric

AED 14+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 10+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 15+

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