Is it worthwhile to rent a car while visiting Rome?

While there are free parking lots in Rome, it can be tricky to find one. Rome is a popular tourist site, which means so many people will be looking for free spaces. However, you need not worry about parking, as there are numerous parking lots and garages in the city. Avoid driving during peak or rush hours, generally on weekdays, early mornings, and evenings. hired cars in Rome come in handy when touring sites in the surrounding areas such as Pompeii, Florence, and Naples. The city is generally walkable, making rental cars in Rome convenient for vacations. You can park your car and walk to the market or restaurants. Depending on your needs, you can decide to get people carrier rental or economy car rental. Whichever you choose, you get the freedom to choose your route and save time and money.

What different driving laws should I keep in mind while driving in Rome?

If you decide to navigate around Rome using car rentals, you must understand the city’s traffic laws. For example, you have to always drive on the right side of the road. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seats, and everyone should wear seat belts while in the car. Keep in mind that drunk and driving is illegal. Speed limits vary throughout the city, it is important to be on the lookout when driving. To be certain of all the traffic laws and regulations, be sure to check with Rome’s department of motor vehicles.

What kind of driving license do you need to hire a car in Rome?

To get hired cars in Rome, you have to be at least 18 years old. It doesn’t matter if it is a cheap car rental in Rome or a luxury car rental in Rome. However, some rental companies may not rent out to anyone below 21 years, so it depends on the company you choose. If you are from a different country, you are required to have an international driving license. You might not need to show it to the rental company, but you have to show it to the police when pulled over, or else you get a fine.

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Economy	$8/day
Compact	$9/day
Intermediate	$31/day
SUV	$13/day
Mini	$9/day
Compact SUV	$10/day
Supplier choice	$13/day
Intermediate SUV	$15/day
Compact estate car	$20/day

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	Small cars	$24 - $80
	All Car Types	$50 - $158

The average price of a small car hire in Rome, Italy is $55. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Rome, Italy is in February. The price is 58% lower than the rest of the year at just $24 per day. A small car rental is typically 47% less expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Rome small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Rome, Italy is $103. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Rome, Italy is in February. The price is 49% lower than the rest of the year at just $53 per day. A medium car rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Rome medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Rome, Italy is $226. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Rome, Italy is in January. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just $121 per day. A large car rental is typically 54% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in Rome, Italy is $91. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Rome, Italy is in February. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just $57 per day. A SUV rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Rome SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Rome, Italy is $208. The cheapest time to hire a van in Rome, Italy is in January. The price is 52% lower than the rest of the year at just $101 per day. A van rental is typically 50% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Rome, Italy is $243. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Rome, Italy is in March. The price is 53% lower than the rest of the year at just $115 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 57% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in Rome, Italy is $126. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Rome, Italy is in January. The price is 78% lower than the rest of the year at just $29 per day. A convertible rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle hire in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Hyundai Accent Hatch

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Up to 2 passengers

$8/day

1 May - 8 May

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Hyundai i30

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Up to 4 passengers

$9/day

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Nissan March

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Up to 2 passengers

$9/day

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Car hire insight and trends in Rome

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Rome

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Rome?

The cheapest car hire in Rome are generally found through GREEN MOTION . When booking with GREEN MOTION , you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as $7/day. The average price to hire a car in Rome is $31/day.

What car hire company in Rome has the most locations?

Sunnycars has the most locations of any car hire company in Rome, with 42 locations.

What car do most people hire in Rome?

For an average of $80/day (and as low as $10/day), Jeep Renegade hire in Rome is the most popular car among our users. Hiring the Fiat Panda in Rome for $62/day on average ($9/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.

Rome car hire directory

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Avis

5.0

Fair

31 reviews•18 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Pick up was fine but when i needed to drop off an hour late they wanted to charge me an extra day. So, I ended up dropping it off before the drop off time however when I received my bill it said it was late by 2 hours and they charged me. Also, I was charged almost 10x the agreed price to my credit card. Never again.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Great experience overall. I had a fun little manual hybrid Fiat 500 that was perfect for Italy. Zero deductible damage insurance gave me some peace of mind in a foreign country.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

The agent that helped me at the Rome airport (Mr. Giancarlo) was very helpful, he explained all the extra options like upgrades and insurance in a professional way with out like usually happens at car rental pushing them on to the customer.

2.0

Poor|June 2022

cattivo servizio

1 out of 11

Avis Locations in Rome

DRIVALIA

7.3

Good

1 review•14 locations

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DRIVALIA Locations in Rome

Dollar

7.0

Good

16 reviews•11 locations

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Car was not what I had booked-ad was for a Citroen midsize SUV Received an opel cross lander instead When I got to the vehicle I noticed it had multiple scratches on it So I took a video of the exterior of the car just in case. I should have gone back to the counter and asked for a different car but was tired and wanted to get on the road. When dropping the car off. the agent found a scratch that was not on the vehicle inspection I did not hit or damage the car while I had it. No one looked at the car when I was picking it up. The scratch could have happened while parked in the rental lot prior to my picking up the car? But it did not happen while I was in use of the car I refused to sign any paperwork assuming responsibility for any damage to the car.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

How does it make sense to charge for extra drivers? There should be one price for two drivers. Also why does a physical card need to be presented when technology provides a more secure and flexible way of transacting? Fixing those two would have resulted in a perfect score. The attendants at pickup and drop off were very helpful and patient.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

The price they gave me on the phone was a lot different when on pickup

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Terrible, from the time we got a number, we waited 2.5 hours to “check in” and then they didn’t have a car for us.

4.0

Mediocre|July 2023

The rental process was fine. Car was decent. However when kayak says my rental will be approx 500 EUR and my bill ends up being 1200 EUR that is concerning. Granted I took insurance but there was an additional 22% plus service fees galore. So the value was a definite 1/100

2.0

Poor|June 2023

We had to waite more than 3 hours. Agent was rude,He assigned car but it was in different location. On return agent was kind enough to order Taxi however driver insisted on cash payment while agent explicitly told that credit card will accepted. Driver created scene which was very unnerving in a foreign country.

1 out of 6

Dollar Locations in Rome

Hertz

6.2

Okay

24 reviews•22 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

In pick up location lady asked me some other type of driving license paper one, refused to give a car, but for your information i was in Italy 7 times and i was using my driving license wich is international! After i just pass the road to other budjet car rental and got a car, and drivier license was good and they didint asked me any other paper based stupid license! I was very disappointed and i don’t reccomend hertz

4.0

Mediocre|June 2023

L’ufficio d inizio noleggio era lontano dal garage dove si ritirava la vettura. Avevo prenotato una Fiat 500 X o simile ma l’impiegato dell’ufficio mi ha informato che invece una Renault sarebbe stata disponibile. Per me sarebbe stato OK ma poi ho scoperto che la vettura era una DR di fabbricazione cinese!!!! Mai vista prima! Con solo 37000 km le sospensioni anteriori erano già “cotte”. Vi sembra il modo di operare? Il servizio di consegna a Venezia era OK.

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2022

Everything went well and without any surprises. Glad we chose a known company such as Hertz - worth paying a little more.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Everything was perfect. Easy in and out. Super friendly and professional

1.9

Poor|July 2021

Car hire office was closed. When we arrived the next morning, they said that booking no longer available.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2021

Fast, simple, no hidden costs

1 out of 8

Hertz Locations in Rome

Leasys Rent

6.0

Okay

3 reviews•19 locations

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Leasys Rent Locations in Rome

Thrifty

9 locations

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Budget

5.1

Fair

14 reviews•10 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

It was a good experience. Convenient drop off made easy at the airport.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

The vehicle reserved for pick up was sitting at the location days before my arrival as I pre checked in and was notified it was there. Upon arrival, I waited an hour before it was my turn, to then be told the car that was sitting filthy in the street was the car for me but the previous driver returned it wish front damage. The car was dirty, not cleaners and damaged. I expressed my disappointment and frustration that if this location had this car sitting there days before my arrival damaged, why wasn’t another car made available especially since I needed this car for 7 weeks. I was told since I needed an automatic there wasn’t anything he could do. But I waited until 1PM he has an automatic coming. I waited from 10AM to 1 PM for my car. This car arrived damaged and dirty. The damages were noted in the paper. I left and tried to switch out the car wjth the other Rime location. Again, automatic economy car. I was told due to the high demand nothing was available. I drove an suv non economical vehicle for 7 weeks. I attempted again to swap out the car and could not. When the car was returned, I was charged 2 different times plus damages and over mileage. All of which did not reflect my contract. My experience was extremely disappointing and would never again do business with this company..

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Not bad

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

All good, some communication with the chat service at the end of the rental was poor, the chat em agent couldn’t access my account details even though I provided a budget confirm number, aggregation of data could be streamlined better…

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

I booked last minute with Budget so that we could drive to Positano, Almalfi Coast. Both the pick up and drop off was smooth and easy. Highly recommended.

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Our issue was with the zero response to a road side assistance when a rear right tire went flat on the busy autostrada approximately 80 km from Rome. Left stranded in 30+ Celsius heat that lasted two hours until forced to change the tire on our own due to the non responsive actions of Budgets road side Assistance number.

1 out of 5

Budget Locations in Rome

Sunnycars

42 locations

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Sunnycars Locations in Rome

Quick facts about car hire in Rome

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Rome

Most Popular Agency	SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Popular Car Types	Economy, Compact, Mini
Cheapest Hire Car	$23
Most Popular Model	Jeep Renegade

The most popular Rome car hire agency found on momondo this month is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL . Other top choices for car hire companies are Europcar and NOLEGGIARE

The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Rome in the past 72 hours: Economy, Compact, Mini.

The lowest price for a car hire in Rome is $23/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $60/day.

The most popular car model to hire in Rome in the past 7 days is the Jeep Renegade. Our users also prefer the Fiat Panda as an alternative.

Driving with a car hire in Rome - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Rome so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in Rome, Italy in May?

For a weekend in May, the best deals in Rome start from around $8 up to around $156. For a week-long hire, the lowest price was $8, with more options around the $70 mark.

Is there a fee to cancel my Rome, Italy car hire?

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Rome car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Rome offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

What is the best type of car to hire in Rome during May?

During the month of May in Rome, temperatures hover around 21 °C - which is perfect for hiring a convertible. With precipitation only averaging 16 mm during May in Rome, a convertible will allow you to truly enjoy the sites while cruising down the streets. Keep in mind that you may want to check the weather before your trip, just in case. Hiring a Convertible in Rome will cost you $134/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Rome, Italy?

The speed limit in Rome is 50 km/h, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Rome also has a suburban speed limit of 90 km/h which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in Rome, be aware that the speed limit is generally 130 km/h.

What car hire company has the Maserati Ghibli in Rome?

If you’re interested in hiring the Maserati Ghibli in Rome, then NOLEGGIARE is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar Luxury hire). Maserati Ghibli hire in Rome from NOLEGGIARE is $210 per day on average.

What is the weather like in Rome, Italy in April?

Typically, the weather in Rome through the month of April is 13 °C and the expected precipitation is 55 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.

Is the weather in Rome similar to the rest of Lazio?

Those looking to hire a car in Rome for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in Lazio during the month of April usually is around 12 °C with 61 mm of possible rain.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Rome?

Prices for cars in Rome are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Rome?

As of April 2024, there are 394 operators available to choose from for cars in Rome.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Rome?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Rome. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Rome?

To hire a car in Rome, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Rome?

Using momondo to book a car hire in Rome could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Rome?

momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Rome by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Rome with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Rome.