Locauto
Now with zero security deposit! As of July 2023, Locauto no longer requires a security deposit from customers that book through DiscoverCars.com (which used to be €500). Instead, the company will initiate a 1 euro cent transaction to save your card’s details (you’ll still need a credit or debit card as stated in the rental conditions). This way you won't have a large sum of money blocked or reserved during your rental period!
Locauto is a car rental company based in Itay. The company was founded in Milan in 1979 — and its elephant logo dates to that time. The company began as a car leasing company and added long-term car rental services for businesses soon after. It would get out of the car leasing business and focus on long-term rentals in 1993.
Locauto began its short-term rental business in 2004 having locations in Catania, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Pisa, Rome Termini, and Venice. After only a few years, it would have locations at all major Italian airports. Its network was so extensive and fleet so strong that in 2013 it became the Italian franchisee of Enterprise. It would later also be a franchisee for National and Alamo.
Locauto now also has many locations at train stations and in city centers across Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia. So even if you don’t reach your destination by plane, you can still rent a car to see the beautiful Italian countryside.
Locauto is the official rental car partner of FC Inter Milan, two of the largest and most well-known Italian football clubs.
Though Locauto has grown exponentially since its founding, it remains a family-owned and operated business that seeks to keep a human point of view in its operations. The company aims to greet each renter with a smile when they arrive at the office or rental desk and to listen to their requests and innovate new solutions for their mobility needs.
Locauto is consistently one of the highest-rated car rental companies in Italy for its level of service and customer support. This shows in our customer’s reviews of the company. Locauto has won our Excellent Car Rental Service award for many of its locations. We give this award to companies that are the highest-rated in those locations by our customers (and have a minimum amount of reviews). The company has won these awards for multiple years in a row.
Locauto doesn’t just focus on customer service, but on providing quality vehicles to renters. Their fleet is updated constantly, with an average of 6-8 months for complete turnover. This means when you rent with the company, you can be assured that you will receive a newer car in great condition.
Locauto, unsurprisingly due to its size, has an extensive fleet of vehicles to cater to the needs of almost every type of traveler. This includes many hybrid and electric vehicles for the environmentally conscious. The company now also has a separate brand, Locauto Van, for van rentals. It is also one of the first rental companies in the world to have contactless pickup. When you book through DiscoverCars.com, you can register your information ahead of time and save a lot of time when picking up the car.
As Locauto has been operating for almost 50 years and is a 100% Italian company (owned and operated by Italians), it is a great choice for your car rental needs when visiting Itlay. Its highly-rated customer service and vehicles will let you enjoy your Italian vacation without worry.
