Italian cities have extensive car-sharing networks — cars parked throughout the city that you unlock with an app, drive anywhere in the operating zone, and park when done. €0.25-0.30/minute (€15-18/hour). Plus electric scooter sharing, bike sharing, and kick-scooter sharing. For tourists, these work for SHORT TRIPS within cities — airport runs, cross-city errands, reaching areas poorly served by public transport. Not for road trips (geo-fenced to the city). Traditional car rental → · Scooter rental →
Enjoy (by ENI): Red Fiat 500 cars + XEV Yoyo electric microcars. Cities: Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Catania, Bologna. Cost: €0.25/min driving, €0.10/min parked (engine off). 1h drive ≈ €15. Registration: App + driver's license upload + credit card. Non-EU licenses: Accepted WITH International Driving Permit. Share Now (formerly car2go + DriveNow): Smart, Fiat, BMW, MINI. Cities: Milan, Rome, Turin. Cost: €0.26-0.31/min. Includes fuel, insurance, parking in designated areas. Leasys (by Stellantis): Fiat 500e electric. Cities: Rome, Turin, Milan. Cost: €0.29/min.
Electric scooter sharing (monopattini): Lime, Tier, Dott, Voi — kick-scooters scattered throughout Italian cities. Unlock with app. €1 unlock + €0.15-0.25/min. Available in: Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Bologna, Naples, Verona, and 20+ cities. Rules: Max 20 km/h. Helmet not mandatory (but recommended). No sidewalks — use bike lanes or road. Bike sharing: BikeMi (Milan): 4,800 bikes, 320 stations. €4.50/day. Roma Servizi (Rome): Limited but growing. Mobike/Lime bikes: Dockless, various cities.
Best for: Getting from Trastevere to Testaccio without a taxi (€5 vs €12). Airport-adjacent trips. Reaching neighborhoods far from metro. NOT for: Day trips outside the city (geo-fenced). ZTL zones (car-sharing cars ARE usually ZTL-exempt — but CHECK the app rules). Registration tip: Register on the app BEFORE arriving in Italy (license verification takes 24-48h). The honest comparison: For most tourists, public transport + occasional taxi is simpler than car-sharing. Car sharing is best for: repeat visitors, digital nomads, or anyone staying 1+ week who wants flexible city transport.