Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from $12
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Italy with a pick-up date of 9/14 and drop-off date of 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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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 July 18, 2026.
Most popular company | Target Italy |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $33 |
Cheapest price per day | $12 |
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 $19. Data was last updated on July 18, 2026.
Hyundai Accent$12/day
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Fiat 500$12/day
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Cheapflights insights for Italy car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Italy, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Italy?
Book your rental car in Italy 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around $32/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 8% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Italy?
Looking to rent a car in Italy? Record go had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $11.22/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $14.12/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Italy?
Planning a car rental in Italy? November is the cheapest month, costing about $18 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $46. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$22
February
$24
March
$31
April
$37
May
$38
June
$44
July
$46
August
$43
September
$40
October
$29
November
$18
December
$31
What car do most people rent in Italy?
The most popular types of cars to rent in Italy are the following: Compact rentals (Audi A3 or similar), Intermediate rentals (Audi A3 or similar), and Premium rentals (BMW X3 or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in Italy?
Cargini has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Italy at 251.
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 395 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on July 18, 2026.
If you're looking for the best car rental deals in Italy, start with Bergamo, where rates average $12/day. You can also find good prices in Milan ($12/day), Catania ($13/day), and Rome ($14/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 July 18, 2026.
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Avis
79 reviews•251 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.9
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Dec 2025Refused rental by agent
6.0
|Sep 2025Not super helpful but it could have been worse.
4.0
|Oct 2023The car was not properly prepared. They were behind , it was given a quick clean then handed over too us to inspect. The mileage on my invoice didn’t match. It has the previous drivers mileage included in mine. I took some pictures of things I thought were important. Car had no windshield washer fluid , found out highway, car was down oil, and tire had a slow leak that I nursed through the duration of our trip. When we returned they tried to say I damaged the plastic hubcap . I explained it was like that upon giving it to me . They said why didn’t I take a picture of it , I asked why didn’t you spend the time to point out all previous damages. They charge me $270 for a plastic hubcap that they probably won’t change. I have dealt with other car companies in Rome with no issues. I will never choose Avis again anywhere in the world. Stay away from this place in Rome.
6.0
|Jul 2023Very polite staff in pick up and drop off. Clean car. But the price I had reserved was much lower than the price I ended up paying because of the extra insurance that was necessary. Plus, big lines waiting to rent the car in 45 oC in Palermo. Should have more staff.
10.0
|Jul 2023Great little car, newer VW compact suv was 80% cleaned but I know this location was very busy. Ppl were helpful ans nice.
2.0
|May 2023Kayak and Avis both failed to notify me that an international drivers license would be needed. The people behind the desk at Avis said this was in the fine print. This is completely unacceptable and a detail this completely essential should be in bold red print. This should be better communicated to consumers to avoid such drastic issues.
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Cargini
6 locations
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Infinity Rent a Car
1 location
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Rental4Leisure
40 locations
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Cilento Rent
3 locations
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OptimoRent
71 locations
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Liigu
19 locations
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Renault rent a car
4 locations
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on July 18, 2026.
What is the most popular car rental provider in Italy?
With an average price of $64/day, Europcar is the most popular car rental provider in Italy, booking 292% more rental cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Italy?
At $37/day, it is 37% cheaper on average to rent a car in Catania than any other city in Italy. The cheapest price found in Italy was for $15/day in Catania.
What side of the road do you drive on in Italy?
Cars in Italy are to be driven 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 July 18, 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 ($12+).
Electric
$26+
Gas/Diesel
$12+
Hybrid
$12+
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