Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from RM 47

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 17/9 and drop-off date of 22/9. 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 2025

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 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

Italy Car Rent

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

RM 202

Cheapest price per day

RM 47

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 2 September 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,607 hire locations out of 195 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from RM 47/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 48+

Compact

Compact

RM 62+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 113+

SUV

SUV

RM 93+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 141+

Mini

Mini

RM 47+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 376+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 65+

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:

Perodua AxiaRM 47/day
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A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 48/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Proton SagaRM 54/day
2
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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 182. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 47/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 48/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Proton SagaRM 54/day
2
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 98/day – about 232% 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 Target Italy, offering prices from just RM 26.69/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at RM 47.76/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 70 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 186. 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 86

February

RM 79

March

RM 77

April

RM 138

May

RM 135

June

RM 170

July

RM 186

August

RM 172

September

RM 152

October

RM 112

November

RM 70

December

RM 119

What car do most people hire in Italy?

Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Convertible cars (Mini Convertible or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Citroen C1 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 733 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 710.

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 1,931 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

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 2 September 2025.

Thrifty

7.7
Good
105 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.1
Good
141 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Budget

6.8
Okay
113 reviews157 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Hertz

6.4
Okay
179 reviews320 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.1

Avis

5.8
Fair
64 reviews242 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Europcar

5.8
Fair
79 reviews215 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

Leasys Rent

6.8
Okay
6 reviews294 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

DRIVALIA

5.0
Fair
19 reviews341 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Italy, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is DRIVALIA . With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at RM 530/day about 301% more people book with DRIVALIA than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 50/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Rome. On average, Rome has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 54/day), which is 69% 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Italy. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Italy. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 124+).

Electric

Electric

RM 124+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 159+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 171+

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