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Rome car hires in 2026

Most popular company

RENTSMART

Price of gas per litre

£1.69

Average price per day

£17

Cheapest price per day

£8
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Popular car types in Rome

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Rome this past week from 549 hire locations out of 100 hire agencies. Prices for a Rome small car hire start from £8/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

£8+

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Compact

Compact

£10+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£17+

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Mini

Mini

£8+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£12+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

£12+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£17+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£28+

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Best car hire deals found in Rome

Kia Picanto£8/day
Kia Picanto
Found 08/20/26
Peugeot 208£8/day
Peugeot 208
Found 08/20/26
Dacia Sandero£9/day
Dacia Sandero
Found 08/19/26

Cheapflights insights for Rome car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rome, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Rome?

Book your car hire in Rome 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £15/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 47% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Rome?

In Rome, the most affordable car hire company right now is Last Minute Rent, offering prices from just £6.72/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Target Italy, with rates starting at £7.79/day.

What is the best car rental company in Rome?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rome is Hertz (rated 6.7/10 with 11 reviews). Budget (rated 5.5/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.7
Budget
Budget
5.5
Avis
Avis
5.0
National
National
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rome?

Planning to hire a car in Rome? November is the cheapest month, costing about £12 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £30. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£13

February

£13

March

£15

April

£24

May

£25

June

£28

July

£30

August

£26

September

£23

October

£18

November

£12

December

£21

What car do most people hire in Rome?

Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rome. Convertible cars (Class Convertible or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rome?

Avis has 19 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Rental4Leisure has the second-highest number of locations in Rome at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Rome

Hertz

6.7
Okay
11 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

Budget

5.5
Fair
16 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Avis

5.0
Fair
17 reviews•19 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.9

National

4 locations
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Rhodium

3 locations
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Rental4Leisure

2 locations
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C RENT

1 location
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OptimoRent

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rome?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £17/day when booking a car hire in Rome. The absolute best deal a user found was for £5/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 15.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rome for a week from Rent Smart 24?

    Rent Smart 24 is one of the most popular car hire companies in Rome, offering car hire for around £109 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rome?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Rome for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rome for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Rome for a month is £465. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Rome for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Rome are typically £93 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to £93. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in September to be on average £35 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Rome

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rome. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£11+).

Electric

Electric

£11+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£14+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£14+

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