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Car hire in Italy with SIXT
Fall in love with architecture, gastronomy, and art with your car hire in Italy. Find us at several locations in major regions of Italy, including cities like Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Naples, and Olbia – whatever your itinerary, count on us to be there for you every step of the way. Choose from our fleet of modern vehicles at affordable prices and discover Italy at your own pace. To navigate the narrow city centres and finding precious parking spaces, choosing an economy car is your best option. Now, if you’re planning a visit to one of the many wineries in the country, our minibuses are perfect for accommodating large parties.
SIXT’s services in Italy
Hire a car in Italy with SIXT and find the right option that can fit any style and budget, from compact to spacious, economy to premium. Whether you want a short or a longer stay, enjoy our flexible terms for weekend and weekly rental. If extra space is what you need, our roomy 4x4 is the right choice for you. If you want a lavish experience, choose our premium MPVs and sports cars from top brands like BMW, Jeep, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz. Need sat nav to find your way, or want to add an additional driver? It’s easy and practical to add these affordable extras to your car hire in Italy.
Best places to visit in Italy
- Florence: The charming capital of Tuscany captivates visitors with its picturesque and historical architecture, with important landmarks like the Duomo di Firenze and Ponte Vecchio. Discover more of Tuscany’s gastronomy at the Mercato Centrale. Art lovers should not miss the opportunity to visit the Accademia gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David.
- Bologna: Italy wouldn’t be the same without its impressive architecture, and Bologna doesn’t disappoint, with the imponent leaning Towers of Bologna and Piazza Maggiore at the heart of the city. Less touristy than Rome and Venice, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region is the perfect destination to discover Italy without the crowds.
- *Verona: *The city that inspired William Shakespeare’s famous play offers lovebirds everywhere the opportunity to fall in love with its picturesque streets. Visit Piazza Bra, the main square in the city, and explore the historical centre easily, with monuments like the Verona Arena and Juliette’s House only a few minutes away.
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Good to know when renting in Italy
In Italy to hire most cars the minimum age is 18 years old; you must simply hold a valid licence for at least a year and it induces a surcharge when under 25.
During the booking period, select a different drop-off location to check availability, it must be organized beforehand, or charges will apply.
It may cost a little extra, but you can cross into most European countries surrounding Italy, it’s always best to make such journeys clear to us during pick-up.
UK driving licences continue to be valid in Italy. With other non-EU licences you must provide a passport and it's suggested you carry an International Driving Permit. If in Europe for more than 6 months then an EU licence is required.
Always drive on the right-hand side of the road and never drive while texting or calling someone, this can incur a heavy fine from the police if caught.
Practically all debit and credit cards are accepted from leading companies, e.g. American Express, Mastercard etc. We do not accept prepaid cards in Italy.
Explore our car rental locations in Italy
- Alghero
- Amalfi Coast
- Apulia
- Bari
- Bergamo
- Bologna
- Brindisi
- Cagliari
- Calabria
- Campania
- Catania
- Central Italy
- Emilia-Romagna
- Fiumicino
- Florence
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Genoa
- Lamezia Terme
- Lazio
- Lombardy
- Mestre Venice
- Milan
- Naples
- Northern Italy
- Olbia
- Palermo
- Parma
- Perugia
- Pescara
- Piedmont
- Pisa
- Rome
- Salerno
- Sardinia
- Sesto San Giovanni
- Sicily
- Southern Italy
- Torino
- Treviglio
- Treviso
- Trieste
- Tuscany
- Venetia
- Venice
- Verona
- Bari Airport
- Bergamo Airport
- Bologna Airport
- Brindisi Airport
- Florence Airport
- Genoa Airport
- Lamezia Terme Airport
- Milan Airport Linate
- Milan Airport Malpensa T1
- Milan Airport Malpensa T2
- Naples Airport
- Perugia Airport
- Pescara Airport
- Pisa Airport
- Rome Airport Ciampino
- Rome Airport Fiumicino
- Sardinia Alghero Airport
- Sardinia Cagliari Airport
- Sardinia Olbia Airport
- Sicily Catania Airport
- Sicily Palermo Airport
- Treviso Airport
- Trieste Airport
- Turin Airport
- Venice Airport
- Verona Airport