Italy

Cheap Car Rentals in Italy from RM 38

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 26/3. 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 1 March 2026.

Most popular company

Rent Smart 24

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

RM 192

Cheapest price per day

RM 38

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 1 March 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,663 hire locations out of 199 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from RM 38/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 40+

Compact

Compact

RM 60+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 85+

Mini

Mini

RM 38+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 321+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 46+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 58+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 75+

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 38/day
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Perodua Axia
Proton PersonaRM 40/day
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Proton Persona
Perodua AxiaRM 43/day
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Perodua Axia

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 144. Data was last updated on 1 March 2026.
Perodua AxiaRM 38/day
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A/C
Perodua Axia
Proton PersonaRM 40/day
2
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A/C
Proton Persona
Perodua AxiaRM 43/day
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Perodua Axia

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 106/day – about 236% 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 Ace, offering prices from just RM 13.76/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at RM 21.62/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 169. 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 90

February

RM 96

March

RM 78

April

RM 134

May

RM 130

June

RM 160

July

RM 169

August

RM 157

September

RM 147

October

RM 111

November

RM 70

December

RM 128

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 (Opel Mokka or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Italy?

Sunnycars has 743 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Italy at 716.

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 1,774 pickup locations in Italy to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 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 1 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

Hertz

6.7
Okay
179 reviews321 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Budget

6.6
Okay
116 reviews163 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Europcar

5.9
Fair
84 reviews216 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Avis

5.8
Fair
73 reviews245 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

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 reviews341 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 1 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Italy?

    The most popular car hire company at Italy is Rent Smart 24. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 92/day about 156% more people book with Rent Smart 24 than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 163/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Milan. On average, Milan has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 175/day), which is 26% 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 1 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 47+).

Electric

Electric

RM 97+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 47+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 240+

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