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Cosenza Paola Province, Cosenza, Italy - Mainland
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Electric

    Fiat 500

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    4
    A/C
    3
    1
    $12.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Fiat 500X

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    4
    $16.95
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Chery Tiggo

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    5
    $18.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Electric

    Peugeot 208

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    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    2
    $13.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Lancia Ypsilon

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    Manual
    5
    A/C
    4
    3
    $15.86
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    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Fiat Tipo STW

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    6
    $21.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Jeep Renegade

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    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    7
    $22.14
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Chery Tiggo 7

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    8
    $22.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Fiat Tipo

    or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    A/C
    5
    9
    $23.66
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via S. Agata, 66, 87027 Paola CS
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via S. Agata, 66, 87027 Paola CS
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    Jeep Compass

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    10
    $28.37
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Alfa Romeo Tonale

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    11
    $32.36
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Electric

    Tesla Model Y

    or similar Premium
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    12
    $48.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    High deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Fiat Talento

    or similar Standard Van
    Manual
    9
    A/C
    5
    13
    $70.79
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.5
    Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
    Drop-off information
    Cosenza Paola Province
    Via Sant'agata 66 87027 - PAOLA
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near Cosenza Paola ProvinceMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Cosenza Paola Province and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersTop supplier in Cosenza Paola Province in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    Italian
    Currency
    EUR
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +39
    Average car rental length
    7 days
    Speed limit within town
    50–70 km/h or 31–43 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    90–130 km/h or 56–81 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Average gas price
    $2.06 per liter or $7.80 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $2.04 per liter or $7.72 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $2.33 per liter or $8.82 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Cosenza Paola Province

    1. Catanzaro (Downtown)from $60.11 per day
      16.1 km / 10 miles away
    2. Cosenza (Downtown)from $30.17 per day
      16.1 km / 10 miles away
    3. Cosenza Train Stationfrom $46.78 per day
      18.6 km / 11.56 miles away
    4. Lamezia Terme Cafaronefrom $25.76 per day
      51.8 km / 32.19 miles away
    5. Lamezia Terme Train Stationfrom $31.19 per day
      52.1 km / 32.37 miles away
    6. Lamezia Terme (Downtown)
      52.2 km / 32.44 miles away
    7. Castrovillari (Downtown)
      52.4 km / 32.56 miles away
    8. Lamezia Terme Airportfrom $22.96 per day
      53.5 km / 33.24 miles away
    9. Rossano Scalo Cosenza (Downtown)
      56.9 km / 35.36 miles away
    10. Rossano Stazione
      56.9 km / 35.36 miles away
    11. Catanzaro Difesafrom $29.44 per day
      70.7 km / 43.93 miles away
    12. Vibo Valentia (Downtown)from $35.12 per day
      76.7 km / 47.66 miles away
    13. Tropea (Downtown)from $34.05 per day
      77.4 km / 48.09 miles away
    14. Lauria Potenza (Downtown)from $39.20 per day
      78.5 km / 48.78 miles away
    15. Crotone SouthWest
      95.6 km / 59.4 miles away
    16. Crotone Airportfrom $45.02 per day
      97.4 km / 60.52 miles away
    17. Crotone (Downtown)
      98.3 km / 61.08 miles away
    18. Gioia Tauro Downtownfrom $35.12 per day
      107 km / 66.49 miles away
    19. Gioia Tauro Cariati
      108.3 km / 67.29 miles away
    20. Siderno (Downtown)
      124 km / 77.05 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Drivalia
    Via S. Agata, 66, 87027 Paola CS

    When to book in Cosenza Paola Province and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest in Cosenza Paola Province?

    The cost of renting a car in Cosenza Paola Province varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthOctober Most expensive month June
    Average rental costs per day in Cosenza Paola Province
    $89
    $44
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    $81

    in June

    Jun

    $57

    in July

    Jul

    $67

    in August

    Aug

    $32

    in September

    Sep

    $27

    in October

    Oct
    Nov

    $56

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cosenza Paola Province is October — when rental costs average $27.38 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $80.51 per day).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cosenza Paola Province?

    Based on how many users search for a car in in Cosenza Paola Province, travelers are most likely to rent a car in June, while they are least likely to rent in in October.

    Monthly searches in Cosenza Paola Province by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.8
    0.9
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    1.6 times in June

    Jun

    1.2 times in July

    Jul

    0.8 times in August

    Aug

    1.2 times in September

    Sep

    0.4 times in October

    Oct
    Nov

    0.8 times in December

    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cosenza Paola Province?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 10 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.

    Average number of rental days in Cosenza Paola Province
    11
    6
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    6 days in June

    Jun

    7 days in July

    Jul

    7 days in August

    Aug

    10 days in September

    Sep

    4 days in October

    Oct
    Nov

    4 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersDrivalia
    🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, small cars, SUVs

    Top supplier in Cosenza Paola Province in 2026

    Drivalia
    Drivalia
    7.7
    Good
    7 reviews
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    8.5
    Agent helpfulness
    7.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.0
    Car cleanliness
    7.6
    Car condition
    7.3
    $30
    per day
    Via S. Agata, 66, 87027 Paola CS
    3425705271
    Show working hours
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    09:00-18:30
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    09:00-18:30
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    09:00-18:30
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    09:00-18:30
    Fri
    09:00-18:30
    Sat
    09:00-12:30

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    Highly recommended by our customers

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    Jun 1, 2026
    Booking with this site was comfortable
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    Jun 1, 2026
    easy booking if car and very good price
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    John Church,
    Jun 1, 2026
    We had problems picking up the car at…
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    t janzen,
    Jun 1, 2026
    fast efficient website
    fast efficient website, easy payment, competitive prices
    AB,
    Jun 1, 2026
    good and fair
    Very good experience
    RONEN Braunstein,
    Jun 1, 2026
    lovely free bisquits
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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    Jun 1, 2026
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