Hiring a car in Rome is useful for journeys between outer districts, business appointments across the city and trips into the Lazio countryside. On Rent.it, compare offers from different rental providers and choose an airport, station-area or city branch that fits your route.
How to compare Rome car hire
Select your collection point, dates and times, then compare the total price alongside mileage, fuel policy, cover, excesses and extras. Rent.it is a booking broker: your chosen rental provider supplies the vehicle and enters into the rental agreement with you.
Allow for the journey to the branch as well as the onward drive. If the first part of your stay is devoted to central Rome, consider collecting the car when you are ready to explore beyond the centre.
Choosing a collection area
- Fiumicino Airport: consider collection here if you are flying in and continuing towards Rome, the coast or another destination. See the dedicated Rome Fiumicino car hire page for airport-specific information.
- Roma Termini: a station-area collection can suit a trip combining rail travel with a driving itinerary.
- Ciampino Airport: search this location if your flight lands at Ciampino; it is a separate airport from Fiumicino.
- Roma Tiburtina: another option for rail arrivals, also worth considering when staying in eastern Rome.
For city collection, look at EUR in the south, Appio Tuscolano and Cinecittà in the south-east, Prati and the Vatican area, or Nomentana and Prati Fiscali towards the north-east. Compare the branch location with your accommodation and first destination. Check availability, the exact address and opening hours in the offer: a district name does not identify the precise handover point.
Documents, payment cards and deposits
You will normally need your original valid driving licence, identification, booking voucher and an accepted payment card in the main driver's name. Check how long you must have held your licence and whether a licence issued abroad requires additional documents.
Car hire without a credit card depends on the offer. If using a debit or prepaid card, check its type and card network against the provider's requirements. A card accepted for online payment may not be accepted at collection. Ensure sufficient funds or available credit for the deposit and any balance due.
The security deposit is separate from the damage or theft excess. Cover, exclusions, minimum age, surcharges, additional drivers and mileage allowances vary by provider, location, vehicle and offer. Read the vehicle details and rental terms before booking.
Which vehicle suits your plans?
A compact car can make parking and manoeuvring easier. For family travel, consider luggage capacity as well as passenger seats, and check the gearbox and availability of child seats. The pictured model may represent a category supplied as that model or similar. For an electric car, plan charging stops and check the required battery level on return.
Driving, restricted zones and parking
The Grande Raccordo Anulare ring road can be useful for journeys between different sides of Rome. Choose your route according to traffic and your destination, leaving time for congestion and roadworks. Going around the centre does not necessarily mean a quicker journey.
Check the official Rome restricted traffic zone information before driving into central districts. ZTL access restrictions and the wider Fascia Verde environmental restrictions need separate checks. Follow current signs and verify the rules for the vehicle supplied; hiring a car does not grant permission to enter. Ask your accommodation about lawful access if it lies within a restricted area.
For sightseeing in the centre, consider parking and continuing by public transport. ATAC lists park-and-ride facilities; check connections, charges and opening hours. On-street parking has local conditions, and reserved spaces and lanes must be respected.
Day trips from Rome
Tivoli's villas, the towns of the Castelli Romani and Lake Bracciano offer different directions for a day out. Focus on one area rather than crossing the city repeatedly. Check parking, local access restrictions and attraction reservations before setting off, and keep the schedule flexible for traffic.
Planning your return
Confirm the return address, agreed time and fuel or charging policy. Returning outside opening hours or to another branch requires the provider's agreement and may incur a charge. For city collection followed by airport return, select both locations when searching. Retain the return paperwork and relevant receipts.
Enter your dates and preferred Rome collection point to compare available cars, categories, prices and rental terms. Check that your selected offer matches your payment card and travel plans before confirming.