Italy Car Hire
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Most popular cities to hire a car in Italy
Compare car hire prices for the most popular cities in the country
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Current price range
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$26 - $47 per day
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| CHEAPEST CITY IN ITALY | Cagliari | 23% cheaper | Car hire in Cagliari is usually the cheapest in Italy at $26 per day on average. |
| MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN ITALY | Florence | 39% more expensive | Florence usually has the highest-priced car hire rates in Italy, with rentals averaging $47 per day. |
| MOST POPULAR CITY IN ITALY | Rome | 83% more users visited | More momondo users search for car hire in Rome than any other region in Italy. |
Car hire companies in Italy
Below is a list of every nation-wide car hire agency, how many locations they have across the country, and what popular cities you can find them in
Most popular car hire types
Below are the most popular car hire types in Italy and the cheapest cities in which to rent them
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Hiring a car in Italy
Before you book your car hire, here are a few tips and rules you should know about driving in Italy
What is the cheapest car hire agency in Italy?
At the moment, the cheapest car hire agency in Italy is WowRent, through whom users can find deals for as low as $10 per day. Users who book a rental car with WowRent tend to find prices that are lower than the $43 per day national average. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on where you are renting, how many days you hire for, and the type of car you choose.
What is the most popular car hire agency in Italy?
At the moment, the most popular car hire company in Italy is Avis. 243 users have given Avis an average review score of 6.2 out of 10 for their customer service and high-quality rental cars. In the past month, 17% of users selected Avis for their car hire while visiting Italy.
What car hire company in Italy has the most locations?
Sunnycars has more car hire locations within Italy than any other agency. With 663 locations scattered throughout the country, you are bound to find one of their rental car centres either at your destination airport or within the city. Sunnycars tends to have locations in the top must-see cities across Italy. Milan, for example, has 37 Sunnycars locations.
What side of the road do people in Italy drive on?
If you hire a car in Italy, be aware that you are required to drive on the right at all times.
How good are the roads in Italy?
The road network in Italy has been scored 4.4 for its quality (1 lowest, 7 highest). This puts it at 49 in the world out of 137 other countries. Roads will vary significantly within the country’s different regions, so use scores as a rough guide or reference for comparison.
What is the drink driving limit in Italy?
The BAC limit is 0.05% in Italy - this applies to both visitors and residents. Your BAC level is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. This information is used to determine how inebriated an individual is. Driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than 0.05% is against the law in Italy and you will be deemed as ‘driving under the influence’. If you are younger than 18, which is the legal drinking age in Italy, then you may face strict penalties if you are caught drink-driving. Keep in mind that it is never a good idea to drink-drive no matter how old you are.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Italy?
When it comes to hiring a car in Italy, travellers prefer to rent a Mini. In fact, 23% of our momondo users rented this type of car in the past 30 days and paid an average of $15 per day.
How much does petrol cost in Italy?
Last week, the price of petrol in Italy was $2.22 per litre on average. This is subject to change based the city you visit, time of year, and the country’s current economy. If you aren’t set on hiring a car in Italy, then consider Kuwait. Petrol prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at $0.46 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that petrol prices can be expensive at around $3.06 per litre.
Car hire in other cities in Italy
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