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 12 September 2026.
Most popular company | Target Italy |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | C$ 47 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 8 |
There are 261 rental agencies servicing Italy. These agencies, altogether, have 7,955 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Italy with prices from C$ 8 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in Italy:
Economy
C$ 10+
Compact
C$ 12+
Intermediate
C$ 28+
Standard
C$ 68+
SUV
C$ 27+
Mini
C$ 8+
Passenger Van
C$ 146+
Compact station wagon
C$ 14+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Italy, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
C$ 32
February
C$ 36
March
C$ 41
April
C$ 58
May
C$ 58
June
C$ 66
July
C$ 68
August
C$ 62
September
C$ 63
October
C$ 45
November
C$ 28
December
C$ 49
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2026.
Most of the major cities in Italy have extensive public transportation systems that make it easy to move without a car, such as Rome, Florence, and Milan. However, a majority of Italy is made up of more rural towns and villages, like the Tuscany and Puglia regions, and you absolutely need a car to explore these. If you plan on visiting multiple cities during your stay in Italy, a rental car will also be particularly handy, as the country’s train system is known for often having delays and cancellations.
Driving in Italy is usually an easy task, especially if you are outside the large urban centers. If you end up driving in one of the major cities, be patient, as you will likely get stuck in a few traffic jams. The country generally has well maintained roads, but they may not always be well lit at night in more rural areas. There are also quite a few toll roads, so be prepared to pay for these when you are driving on the highway. The credit card machines for the toll roads don’t always work, so you will want to keep some cash on hand.
To rent a car in Italy, you must be at least 18 years old and have had your driving license for a minimum of a year. If you are under the age of 25, most major rental companies will charge you a daily young driver’s fee. This fee usually varies depending on the exact agency that you are renting with. You can typically rent a vehicle in Italy if you do not have an international driving license, but you will want to check with your rental company to verify this.
When renting a car in Italy, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around C$ 78/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as C$ 36/day.
When visiting Italy, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Amalfi where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 31/day (55% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Italy was found in Amalfi for just C$ 20/day.
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Italy.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 11+).
Electric
C$ 17+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 11+
Hybrid
C$ 12+