1 - Can I book without a credit card in Italy?
Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoitaly.co.uk in Italy. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
2 - How old do you have to be to rent a car in Italy?
Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoitaly.co.uk.
3 - How much do you charge for excess in Italy?
The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoitaly.co.uk insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.
4 - Which costs are included in the rental price in Italy?
In the majority of cases the rental price includes collision damage waiver, unlimited mileage, airport fee, breakdown assistance, third party liability protection and tax. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Italy. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoitaly.co.uk.
5 - How does Autoitaly.co.uk find such low prices on hire cars in Italy?
Autoitaly.co.uk compares car hire prices from all major and minor car hire companies in Italy such as Centauro, King Rent, Flizzr, Thrifty, Autovia, Surprice, Alamo, Sicily By Car, Elba by Car, National, Goldcar, Key and Go, Noleggiare, JoyRent, Ecovia, Italy Car Rent, InterRent, Dollar, Firefly, Europcar, Enterprise, Green Motion, Viten Group, WinRent, Buchbinder, Hertz, Ace, Sixt, OS Car Rental, B-Rent, Nomadcar, MoriniRent, Maggiore, Rhodium, Budget, Optimorent, Smile Rent, Payless, Avis, Oscar, Locauto, Target Rent, Autoclick, Avant Car, Hertz Dream Collection, Keddy By Europcar, Welcome Cars, CarMotion and Global and more to find you the best deals on hire cars.
6 - What kind of cars can I hire on Autoitaly.co.uk in Italy?
On Autoitaly.co.uk you can find deals on all types of hire cars including 5 seater minivan, 7 seater minivan, 9 seater minivan, minibus, cargo van, compact cars, compact elite, convertible, economy cars, economy elite, electric cars, estate, exotic cars, fullsize cars, fullsize elite, hybrid cars, intermediate, intermediate elite, large truck-lorry, luxury cars, luxury elite, medium suv, mini cars, mini elite, minivan, moped, premium cars, small suv, small-medium truck-lorry, special cars, standard cars, suv, jeep in Italy.
7 - How do I find the best car hire deals on Autoitaly.co.uk?
A simple car hire search scans for prices from hundreds of car hire companies in seconds. Autoitaly.co.uk gather car rental deals in Italy from across the web and put them in one place. Then on the search results page you can use various filters to compare your options for your preferred hire car type and easily choose the best hire car from all of the deals coming straight from the car hire companies, with no extra fees from Autoitaly.co.uk in Italy.
8 - Which are the cheapest car hire companies in Italy?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest hire cars were found on Autoitaly.co.uk at JoyRent, B-Rent, WinRent, MoriniRent, Autovia, Noleggiare, Elba by Car and Locauto at airports like Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, Naples Airport, Turin Caselle Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport and Milan Linate Airport, etc and in cities like Naples, Rome, Bari, Turin, Bologna, Palermo, Milan, Florence, Genoa and Catania, etc. In the more popular cities you can hire a car for € 12 - 26 per day.
9 - Which are the best hire car companies in Italy?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoitaly.co.uk, the best car hire companies in Italy are Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, National and Thrifty. You can find these companies at airports like Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Florence-Peretola Airport, Genoa-Sestri Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport, Milan Linate Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, Naples Airport, Palermo Airport and Turin Caselle Airport.
10 - How can I find car hire near me in Italy?
Do a search for the city, islands like Capri, Sicily, Elba, Sardinia and Ischia or airport closest to you in Italy. A search for country or e.g. island in Italy lists the largest airports. Then take a look at our map of car hire companies to find the best hire cars near you.
11 - What are the most popular car hire locations in Italy?
Based on searches on autoitaly.co.uk, the most popular cities to hire a car in Italy are Brescia, Bari, Milan, Padova, Catania, Palermo, Rome, Turin, Verona, Florence, Trieste, Genoa, Bologna, Naples and Messina. The most popular islands are Capri, Sicily, Elba, Sardinia and Ischia. The most popular airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, Naples Airport, Turin Caselle Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport and Milan Linate Airport.
12 - How much does it cost to hire a car in Italy?
Renting a normal-sized car in Italy costs from about € 26 per day, depending on the season and local supply. A smaller car costs from about € 12 / day. Sometimes you can find cheaper prices depending on the season. In the majority of cases the hire price includes collision damage waiver, unlimited mileage, airport fee, breakdown assistance, third party liability protection and tax. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car hire agent and destination country. The car hire agent may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the hire conditions at the time of booking. The price is based on a weekly all inclusive hire for 7 days.
13 - How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Italy?
On average, renting a smaller car in Italy costs approx. € 84 per week (€ 12 per day). A normal-sized rental car costs approx. € 182 per week. The best prices can be found in the largest cities such as Naples, Rome, Bari, Turin, Bologna, Palermo, Milan, Florence, Genoa and Catania. The price is based on a weekly all inclusive hire for 7 days.
14 - How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Italy?
On average, renting a smaller car in Italy costs approx. € 336 per month (€ 12 per day). A normal-sized rental car costs approx. € 728 per month. Best prices can be found in major cities such as Naples, Rome, Bari, Turin, Bologna, Palermo, Milan, Florence, Genoa and Catania. The price is based on a monthly all inclusive hire for 28 days.
15 - Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Italy?
The car rental agents like Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Avis, National and Thrifty may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Italy in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoitaly.co.uk.
16 - Do I need an international driver’s licence in Italy?
If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Italy. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.
17 - Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Italy?
Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Europcar, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Sixt will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Italy. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoitaly.co.uk.
18 - Which additional charges could apply in Italy?
Please note that each car rental agent in Italy has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking aith Autoitaly.co.uk. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: out-of-hours drop-off, out-of-hours pick-up, winter tyres, young drivers, one-way rentals, border crossing and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency.
19 - Which optional extras are available in Italy?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked online: Snow Chain Set, Child toddler seat, Roof Rack, Additional driver, Infant child seat, Snow Tyres, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Luggage racks, Ski Rack, Electronic toll pass, Booster seat and Wi-Fi Access. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Italy. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
20 - Which documents do I need to bring to the rental desk in Italy?
The rental voucher we will send you as part of the booking confirmation contains all documents required at the time of pick-up in Italy. In most cases, in order to release the reserved vehicle, you need to bring: Credit card in the name of the driver. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases, American Express. Please consult your Booking Confirmation for list of accepted Credit Cards. Driving licence. Please note that only a full licence held for minimum of 1 year with no major endorsements will be accepted. Read more about requirements for driving licence. Booking voucher. This will be sent to you within 48 hours after booking and must be printed out. Any other forms of identification requested by the car rental agent in their terms and conditions. Details can be found on your rental voucher.
