Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from RM 74

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 25/4 and drop-off date of 26/4. 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 27 March 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

RM 261

Cheapest price per day

RM 74

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 27 March 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,647 hire locations out of 200 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from RM 74/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 74+

Compact

Compact

RM 74+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 196+

Mini

Mini

RM 100+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 739+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 88+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 176+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

RM 202+

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:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 74/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda CivicRM 74/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton SagaRM 87/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 RM 443. Data was last updated on 27 March 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 74/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda CivicRM 74/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton SagaRM 87/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 RM 115/day – about 268% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Italy?

In Italy, the most affordable car hire company right now is GREEN MOTION , offering prices from just RM 18.43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is NOLEGGIARE , with rates starting at RM 83.24/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Italy? November is the cheapest month, costing about RM 68 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 175. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 88

February

RM 96

March

RM 83

April

RM 139

May

RM 134

June

RM 163

July

RM 175

August

RM 164

September

RM 149

October

RM 111

November

RM 68

December

RM 127

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 746 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 717.

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 1,778 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 March 2026.

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 27 March 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

6.6
Okay
117 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.6
Okay
181 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 reviews216 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Avis

5.7
Fair
74 reviews244 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

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 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 27 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is GREEN MOTION . With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 19/day about 187% more people book with GREEN MOTION than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 18/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Milan. On average, Milan has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 22/day), which is 92% below average price for cities in Italy.

  • 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 27 March 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 (RM 46+).

Electric

Electric

RM 66+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 46+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 259+

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