How Much Does Car Rental Cost in Italy?

A rental car opens up Tuscany, the coast, and rural Italy. Here's the real cost.

Item2026 Price
Small car (Fiat 500)โ‚ฌ30โ€“50/day
Mid-size (Golf class)โ‚ฌ40โ€“70/day
Automatic (extra)โ‚ฌ10โ€“20/day
Full insuranceโ‚ฌ15โ€“25/day
Petrol (per litre)โ‚ฌ1.75โ€“1.95
Tank fill (small car)โ‚ฌ55โ€“70
Airport surchargeโ‚ฌ30โ€“50
One-way drop-offโ‚ฌ50โ€“200
Child seatโ‚ฌ5โ€“10/day
๐Ÿ’ก Pro tip: Book through DiscoverCars for best rates. Always take full insurance โ€” Italian drivers and narrow streets are unforgiving.

Bottom line

Budget โ‚ฌ40โ€“70/day for a mid-size with insurance. Add โ‚ฌ10โ€“20 for automatic. Fuel โ‚ฌ55โ€“70 per tank.

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