Car Rental in Rome
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Travel Information
Why rent a car in Rome?
Rome is a great place for renting a car. Having your own ride will let you explore this large and varied city, as well as visit the rest of the Lazio Region with its beaches, cozy towns, and nature areas.

One-Way Car Rentals in Rome
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Rome and drop off in another city include:
- From Rome to Milan - 452 offers from US$ 7.42 per day
- From Rome to Bergamo - 232 offers from US$ 7.42 per day
- From Rome to Naples - 438 offers from US$ 21.87 per day
- From Rome to Pisa - 295 offers from US$ 7.42 per day
- From Rome to Bari - 314 offers from US$ 21.87 per day
Top ways to enter Rome
- Rome Fiumicino Airport: One of the busiest in Europe, Fiumicino serves more than 40 million passengers every year and has connections to and from destinations in all parts of the world.
- Rome Ciampino Airport: Rome’s second airport is currently served by only two airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air, but they offer flights to and from more than 40 different destinations.
- Naples Airport: Flying to the large and modern Naples Airport is another good way to reach Rome as it is only 225 km (140 mi) away.
- By rail: If you’re arriving in Rome by train, you can conveniently pick up a rental car at the Rome Termini Railway Station.
Useful city facts
- The metropolitan population of Rome is more than 4,000,000 people, making it one of the largest capitals in Europe.
- The warmest month is Rome is August when the average temperature is 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). Even during the winter months the average temperature rarely drops below 5 °C (41 °F).
Top destinations and activities
- Colosseum. Perhaps the most famous landmark of the city, Colosseum is the symbol of the Ancient Rome. Other places of similar historic significance include ruins of the Flavian Palace, Pantheon, and the Baths of Caracalla.
- The museums. National Etruscan Museum has stunning artefacts of this pre-Roman civilization, Galleria d'Arte Antica houses impressive renaissance collections, and Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna has many Italian masterpieces, as well as works of such world-famous artists as Degas, Monet, van Gogh, Cézanne, and many others.
- The basilicas. Rome has some of the most impressive religious buildings in the world, including the St. Peter’s Basilica, Santa Maria Maggiore, and San Giovanni.
Traffic and parking tips
- The speed limit in cities is 50 km/h, although in certain areas the speed limit may be reduced to 30 km/h.
- Main highways are limited to 130 km/h, non-major highways to 110 km/h, and local roads to 90 km/h. During the rain the limits are respectively lowered to 110 km/h, 100 km/h, and 80 km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50 km/h during heavy fog or other cases of bad visibility.
- The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.00% for novice drivers. Being over the allowed limit can result in hefty fines and even imprisonment.
- The emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112.
Toll roads
There are numerous toll roads in Italy. The exact fee depends on the route of your choice and the type of vehicle. See the official Italian toll road website for more information. Use the website’s toll road calculator to find out exactly how much you’ll have to pay for using the toll roads on your planned route.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Vatican City. Surrounded by Rome from all sides, the Holy See is home to religious landmarks like Sistine Chapel, but it also has many interesting museums like the Gregorian Egyptian Museum with artifacts from Ancient Egypt, the Pio-Clementino Museum with its unique galleries, and the Pinacoteca which has works of da Vinci, Giotto, Caravaggio, Raphael, and many others.
- The beach. Rome is not usually thought of as a beach destination, but the Tyrrhenian Sea is just about 24 km (15 mi) from the city center. Lido di Ostia is a fun and popular if occasionally overcrowded destination, and Santa Marinella further to the north and Anzio to the south offer good alternatives.
- Nature areas. The Marcigliana Nature Reserve is just east of the city, the Bracciano Martignano Nature Park is a bit further north, and even the mountainous and wild Monti Navegna and Cervia Nature Reserve can be reached in an hour and a half.
Most popular rental types and cars
The most popular rental car in Italy is the Fiat Panda, but travelers also love the Ford Fiesta and the Fiat 500. The most popular rental car type is economy, followed by mini and compact.
Further destinations
For more about traveling around Italy with a rental car, check out our complete guide.
- Naples. Just a bit over two hours drive south, Naples is a stunning city that boasts history and cuisine that’s just as impressive as that of the capital city.
- Apulia and Calabria. Even further south than Naples, these two regions are yet to be fully discovered by international tourists but offer hospitality, beautiful scenery, and character in abundance.
- Sicily. Italy’s largest island is famous for its beautiful beaches and old cities like Palermo, but the inland areas are just impressive and can be explored for days and weeks.
Car Rental Prices in Rome
- Station wagons - from $47 per day
- Large cars - from $57 per day
- Medium cars - from $36 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $91 per day
- Premium cars - from $120 per day
- Small cars - from $23 per day
- SUVs - from $42 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
There are many things you can do to get a good rental deal in Rome:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Rome is the cheapest in February when renting a car is about 43% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 20 Cities near Rome
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Milan Car Rentals from $9.15 per day527.2 km / 327.6 miles away
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Naples Car Rentals from $7.33 per day174.2 km / 108.3 miles away
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Turin Car Rentals from $15.63 per day549.5 km / 341.4 miles away
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Venice Car Rentals from $11.44 per day412.5 km / 256.3 miles away
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Pisa Car Rentals from $7.62 per day276.1 km / 171.6 miles away
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Bari Car Rentals from $9.21 per day354.9 km / 220.5 miles away
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Bologna Car Rentals from $10.94 per day322.1 km / 200.2 miles away
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Bergamo Car Rentals from $5.21 per day489.4 km / 304.1 miles away
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Florence Car Rentals from $11.14 per day250.7 km / 155.8 miles away
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Pescara Car Rentals from $10.81 per day148.5 km / 92.3 miles away
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Verona Car Rentals from $10.61 per day422.8 km / 262.7 miles away
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Lamezia Terme Car Rentals from $10.94 per day446.1 km / 277.2 miles away
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Brindisi Car Rentals from $10.94 per day465.2 km / 289.0 miles away
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Genoa Car Rentals from $13.55 per day421.3 km / 261.8 miles away
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Bolzano Car Rentals from $17.28 per day528.0 km / 328.1 miles away
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Padua Car Rentals from $16.13 per day406.4 km / 252.5 miles away
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Reggio di Calabria Car Rentals from $10.94 per day489.6 km / 304.2 miles away
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Treviso Car Rentals from $15.63 per day429.2 km / 266.7 miles away
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Trieste Car Rentals from $10.94 per day453.4 km / 281.7 miles away
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Ancona Car Rentals from $10.94 per day211.5 km / 131.4 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Rome
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Rome Prati Car Rentals from $18.96 per day1.8 km / 1.1 miles away
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Rome Termini Train Station Car Rentals from $10.94 per day2.2 km / 1.4 miles away
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Rome Corso di Francia Car Rentals from $16.54 per day2.3 km / 1.4 miles away
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Rome Vaticano Car Rentals from $16.54 per day3.1 km / 1.9 miles away
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Rome Tiburtina Train station Car Rentals from $10.31 per day3.4 km / 2.1 miles away
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Rome Via Dei Prati Fiscali Car Rentals from $16.54 per day4.2 km / 2.6 miles away
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Rome di Portonaccio Car Rentals from $13.69 per day4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
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Rome Via Aurelia Car Rentals from $17.64 per day4.7 km / 2.9 miles away
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Rome Gianicolense Car Rentals from $16.54 per day5.1 km / 3.1 miles away
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Rome Via Appia Car Rentals from $16.54 per day5.3 km / 3.3 miles away
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Rome Centocelle Car Rentals from $17.05 per day6.8 km / 4.2 miles away
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Rome Rebibbia Car Rentals from $16.54 per day7.0 km / 4.4 miles away
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Rome Via Tuscolana Car Rentals from $16.54 per day8.7 km / 5.4 miles away
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Rome EUR Car Rentals from $14.12 per day9.6 km / 6.0 miles away
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Rome Ciampino Airport Car Rentals from $8.49 per day15.6 km / 9.7 miles away
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Rome Fiumicino Airport Car Rentals from $5.33 per day23.1 km / 14.3 miles away
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Frosinone Ferentino Car Rentals from $41.24 per day68.3 km / 42.4 miles away
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Chiusi Train Station Car Rentals from $58.88 per day128.5 km / 79.9 miles away
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Perugia Airport Car Rentals from $14.70 per day131.4 km / 81.6 miles away
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Pescara Airport Car Rentals from $10.81 per day151.0 km / 93.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Centauro | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
Sicily By Car | Fiat 500X | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Interrent | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
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