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. Car rentals 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 passenger van 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 driver’s license do you need to rent a car in Rome?

To get car rentals 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	$5/day
Compact	$6/day
Intermediate	$24/day
SUV	$7/day
Mini	$5/day
Compact SUV	$6/day
Intermediate SUV	$9/day
Supplier choice	$10/day
Compact station wagon	$11/day

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	Small cars	$16 - $256
	All Car Types	$43 - $171

The average price of a small car rental in Rome, Italy is $50. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Rome, Italy is in January. The price is 69% lower than the rest of the year at just $16 per day. A small car rental is typically 34% less expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Rome small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Rome, Italy is $70. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Rome, Italy is in February. The price is 46% lower than the rest of the year at just $38 per day. A medium car rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Rome medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Rome, Italy is $136. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Rome, Italy is in January. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $89 per day. A large car rental is typically 44% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a SUV rental in Rome, Italy is $56. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Rome, Italy is in February. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just $37 per day. A SUV rental is typically 28% less expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Rome SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Rome, Italy is $158. The cheapest time to rent a van in Rome, Italy is in February. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $106 per day. A van rental is typically 52% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Rome, Italy is $193. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Rome, Italy is in November. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $116 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 61% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a convertible rental in Rome, Italy is $94. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in Rome, Italy is in April. The price is 51% lower than the rest of the year at just $47 per day. A convertible rental is typically 19% more expensive than the average rental car in Rome. The average price of a vehicle rental in Rome can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Hyundai i10

or similar Mini

Up to 2 passengers

$5/day

15 May - 18 May

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Chevrolet Spark

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Up to 2 passengers

$5/day

2 May - 6 May

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Nissan Sentra

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Up to 4 passengers

$6/day

29 May - 5 Jun

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Rental cars insight and trends in Rome

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

What is the cheapest rental car agency in Rome?

The cheapest rental cars in Rome are generally found through GREEN MOTION . When booking with GREEN MOTION , you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $5/day. The average price to rent a car in Rome is $22/day.

What car rental company in Rome has the most locations?

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

What car do most people rent in Rome?

When renting a car in Rome, most of our users will opt for the Fiat Panda at $37/day on average. The second most popular is the Ford Focus Wagon car rental for an average of $70/day. Our users have found Fiat Panda rentals in Rome for as low as $5/day and Ford Focus Wagon rentals for as low as $6/day.

Rome car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Rome, Lazio

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|Jun 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|Jun 2022

cattivo servizio

1 out of 11

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DRIVALIA

7.3

Good

1 review•14 locations

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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|Jul 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|Jul 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|Jun 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

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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|Jun 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|Sep 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|Sep 2022

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

1.9

Poor|Jul 2021

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

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Fast, simple, no hidden costs

1 out of 8

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Leasys Rent

6.0

Okay

3 reviews•19 locations

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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|Jul 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

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Sunnycars

42 locations

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Quick facts about car rentals in Rome

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

Most Popular Agency	SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
Popular Car Types	Economy, Compact, SUV
Cheapest Rental Car	$10
Most Popular Model	Volkswagen Golf

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

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

The lowest price for a rental car in Rome is $10/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $40/day.

The most popular car model to rent in Rome in the past 7 days is the Volkswagen Golf. Our users also prefer the Peugeot 208 as an alternative.

Driving with a rental car in Rome - FAQs

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

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

$49 is the cost of a weekend car rental in Rome for May, with cheap deals starting as low as $7. Users looking for a one-week rental in Rome for May saw an average deal of $54 - but quotes as low as $5 were available depending on dates and car options.

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

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

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

The best way to enjoy the sites in Rome during the month of May is in a Convertible rental car. You are less likely to run into any instances of precipitation or colder weather, because Rome has an average temperature of 69.8 °F and average rainfall of 0.6″ during the month of May. Renting a Convertible in Rome will cost you $53/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Rome, Italy?

35 mph is the city speed limit for Rome, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centers. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for highways around Rome are 55 mph and 80 mph, respectively. If you rent a car in Rome, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

What car rental company has the Hyundai Tucson in Rome?

NOLEGGIARE is the most popular car rental company in Rome that has Hyundai Tucson rentals. Hyundai Tucson rentals in Rome are around $68/day when renting from NOLEGGIARE .Keep in mind that NOLEGGIARE also has other SUV rentals available if you're unable to book the Hyundai Tucson during your travel dates. Renting the Fiat 500C from NOLEGGIARE in Rome is also an option.

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

During the month of April the average temperature in Rome is 55.4 °F and the expected precipitation is 2.2″. This information is useful for travelers looking for a car rental in Rome.

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

The climate in Lazio during April is usually 53.6 °F with an expected 2.7″ of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to rent a car and leave from Rome on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.

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 rental company before booking.

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

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Rome. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

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

Using momondo to book a car rental in Rome could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car rental 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 rental deal in Rome?

momondo enables you to find the best car rental 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 rental deals in Rome with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for Rome and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.