Car hire in Italy
Why rent your car with Avis in Italy?
Are you ready to explore everything Italy and its vivid towns and history have to offer? Avis is here to help! With an abundance of locations around Italy, at airports and train stations, picking up your hire car is easy! Simply go online and rent a car that best suits your trip - using our straight-forward booking service. Hiring a car has never been easier, and you get to enjoy a variety of benefits:- Car for every journey: From premium cars in our Select Series and Prestige collections to holiday friendly people carriers and cost-efficient smaller models, we offer a wide variety of cars and deals to provide you with the best car rental experience. With regular fleet updates, your trip will always be accompanied by the latest models on the market.
- Our Rental Agreement: We aim to make our agreement as transparent as possible, no jargon, clear prices and you only have to sign once!
- Avis Concierge Service: From gift delivery and route planning to restaurant reservations, our multilingual concierge service is available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
- Avis Direct Booking: Booking directly with Avis instead of a comparison service will give you our best prices, along with a guarantee that you'll get the handy extras that you booked.
There's no better way to see Italy than by car
From bustling highways to the narrow, historic backroads, Italy has everything and more. Discover the spellbinding cities of Florence and Venice by rental car then venture in by foot. Sun-kissed Rome can be navigated through in comfort and style. Witness the city come alive during the day as well as the night. Be sure to drive to the outskirts for Ostia Antica, the now uncovered harbour city of ancient Rome. Tour the countryside with its rich food culture and picturesque landscapes. These are only a few of many hire car locations, conveniently available across Italy.
Where would you like to meet us to begin your journey?
Scroll down to discover our top Italy car rental locations. If you are eager to see more of the country just let us know where you want to pick your car up and in which city you intend to drop it off. Alternatively, click the button below to let us know where and when you'd like begin your journey.
Popular airport locations in Italy
- Bologna Airport
- Florence Airport
- Naples Airport
- Turin Airport
- Olbia Airport
- Lamezia Terme Airport
- Treviso Airport
- Bari Airport
- Milan Linate Airport
- Milan Malpensa Airport
- Catania Airport
- Palermo Airport
- Perugia Airport
- Pisa Airport
- Venice Airport
- Bergamo Airport
- Brindisi Airport
- Cagliari Airport
- Trapani Airport
- Alghero Airport
- Verona Airport
- Genoa Airport
- Ancona Airport
Italy’s splendid sun and roads are waiting for you!
Italy may be best known for some of its food and drink exports, but the beautiful southern European country has so much more to offer. See everything from renowned parts of history to landscapes that have been immortalized in many paintings by Italian masters. You can unlock all of these in your hire car!
Culture
Italy has been the home to many of the world’s most stunning historic and cultural events and, with 53 in total, houses the most UNESCO World Heritages Sites in the entire world. Home to unique churches such as the Duomo in Siena, the Pantheon in Rome or even the city-state Vatican City, admiring the architecture is easy when you rent a car with us!
If you are more inclines towards the arts, the architecture is not the only thing you need to see in Italy. You can simultaneously admire the works of renowned painted such as Michaelangelo, Raphael, da Vinci and many more. Whether you are interested in traditional art or exceptional sculptural work, Italy has everything on offer. Being one of the main influences in mediaeval arts, Italy has impacted the way art is viewed around Europe and with Avis you can explore the very roots.
If you are eager to explore the more contemporary art scene, explore the Venice Biennale or Milan Design Week, both globally known for their exceptional standard of work.
Shopping
History and art aren’t the only things Italy has in abundance. The country also boasts incredible shopping and designers from all corners of the peninsula. From Milan to Venice, you are guaranteed to find the retail experience you are looking for. If you are looking for an immersive experience into Italian shopping culture, explore the Rialto Fish Market in Venice or the Ballaro Market in vibrant Palermo.
If you are looking for the modern shopping experience, Rome and Milan are guaranteed to be able to fulfil your every wish. The Via del Corso as well as the Via dei Condetti in the heart of Rome offers everything your heart desires, from affordable style to Italian couture. These are only a few examples of the vibrant fashion frenzy that Italy has. Once a year Milan hosts Milan Fashion Week, known around the world as one of the most prestigious exhibitions of all things retail and design.
Nightlife
When you’ve had enough of art, history and shopping, Italy’s nightlife is ready to greet you. No slower or less exciting than during the day, Italy’s nights are wide awake. From the extensive selection of different restaurants and local flavours, to unique wine bars and music venues. Italy has it all.
More importantly, you have it all. In your rental car, the multifaceted country and its roads are yours to explore as you wish, whether you’re a history buff, art lover or food enthusiast, we’ve got you covered.
Italy driving guide
Which side of the road?
In Italy, please drive on the right side of the road. Your rental car in Italy will always be a left-hand drive.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device.
- Dipped headlights must be used on two-lane highways.
- On the motorway, the lane on the right is reserved for slow vehicles, the other lanes are used to overtake.
- Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road.
- Trams and trains always have right of way.
Speed Limits
All speed signs will be in kilometres per hour (mph).
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: lowest 31 mph (50 km/h) in cities, minor urban our of town roads are 56mph (90km/h)
- Rural areas: 68 mph (110 km/h). Unless indicated by road signs.
- Motorways: 81mph (130km/h)
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt.
Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
Please note, it is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
Road Trips through Italy
Drive across all of Italy and discover the many gems hidden around the country.Meander through Sicilys winding roads
If you’re looking to escape the Italian boot for a little bit, then Sicily is for you. Explore the largest island in the Mediterranean in a comfortable car. With its unique historical sites, food culture and even a live volcano, Mount Etna, driving through Sicily has something to offer everyone.
Amalfi Cost is calling you
Drive up the Campania coast, passing the astonishing Temple of Neptune in Paestum and admire the steep cliffs flanking Amalfi. Inland is Pompeii, the city buried in ash after the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Considered an excellent example of Mediterranean landscape, you’ve got mountains rising straight from the seas, stunning cliffs and whispering woodlands. If you’re excited about how beautiful the world can be, then a trip to the Amalfi Coast in your rental car is for you.
Explore Sardinia
If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and culture, then head to one of the beautiful beaches of Sardinia. From the white sands to the turquoise oceans, if you are looking to park your car in a lot and yourself on a beach, then this Mediterranean island is where you should let Avis take you.
On four wheels, you can hop around as many islands as you like. To help you plan your trip we've created Great Drive guides to some of the best driving locations in Italy.