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Italy

4.7
Our customers love us
4.7 stars from 88,927 reviews in Italy.
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Our 29 SIXT Italy airport locations make renting a car hassle-free.
Drive across borders
Unleash your wanderlust with our Italy rentals.

Places to start your journey in Italy

Milan
Rome
Florence
Bologna
Venice
Olbia
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Discover Italy

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](https://www.sixt.com.au/car-hire/italy/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.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.7
4.6804543
Based on 88927 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

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4.9
Vehicle handover
4.8
The way to SIXT
4.7
At the SIXT branch
Desmond C.
4.0
The desk in the terminal was very helpful and quick with processing the booking. The Sixt parking area is close to the terminal. The staff at the parking area were not helpful. I had to check and verify the damage report, and the fuel was meant to be full but was well below full.
Mark L.
4.0
Staff very good and efficient. Only downside was although I’d purchased a top insurance separately which insisted I’d need no more coverage, the staff did try to scare me into taking out an additional insurance for apparently vandalism 🤔
Bálint S.
5.0
Selected a "BMW1 or similar", recieved an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Q4. The car was great and basically new. The pick up and return procedures were seamless. Recommended.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Italy. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Italy

Under 25 Car Hire

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.

One-Way Car Hire

During the booking period, select a different drop-off location to check availability, it must be organized beforehand, or charges will apply.

Crossing Borders

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.

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