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 29/day about 157% 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 28/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Bergamo. On average, Bergamo has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 32/day), which is 87% 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.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Italy?

Out of all the popular cities in Italy, Rome is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 31/day. Renting a car in Rome is 92% cheaper than renting one in Palermo where the per day rate is around RM 390. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Italy to get a rental car in are: Bergamo (RM 32/day), Milan (RM 59/day), and Bari (RM 103/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Milan should expect to spend around RM 59/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Italy is Milan.

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Italy car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	RM 197
Cheapest price per day	RM 28

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Popular car types in Italy

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Italy this past week from 7,960 hire locations out of 261 hire agencies. Prices for a Italy small car hire start from RM 28/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

RM 39+

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Compact

RM 39+

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Intermediate

RM 79+

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Mini

RM 28+

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Premium

RM 121+

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Passenger van

RM 269+

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Compact SUV

RM 39+

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Compact estate car

RM 75+

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Perodua MyviRM 28/day

Hyundai TucsonRM 39/day

Honda BR-VRM 39/day

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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 124/day – about 273% less than the yearly average.

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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 4.92/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at RM 5.59/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 71 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 92

February

RM 100

March

RM 101

April

RM 148

May

RM 156

June

RM 179

July

RM 186

August

RM 176

September

RM 166

October

RM 116

November

RM 71

December

RM 126

What car do most people hire in Italy?

SUV cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Italy. Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar).

Which car hire 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 252.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Italy?

Out of all the popular cities in Italy, Rome is the cheapest city to rent a car (RM 31/day). Other popular cities in Italy to get a cheap rental car are: Bergamo (RM 32/day), Milan (RM 59/day), and Bari (RM 103/day).

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Top rental agencies in Italy

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Avis

5.6

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84 reviews•252 locations

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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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RBC Autonoleggio.

1 location

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OptimoRent

71 locations

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Liigu

19 locations

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Car rental FAQs

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 29/day about 157% 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 28/day, the cheapest car rental price in Italy was found in Bergamo. On average, Bergamo has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 32/day), which is 87% 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.