Car rental in Rome

Discover Rome and Italy by hired car

Compare offers of car hire companies in Rome and easily book a hired car online through Car hire Rome. You can discover the city of Rome and its surroundings independently by hired car. With its almost 3 million inhabitants, Rome is not only Italy's most populous city, but also the country's cultural capital - one could almost say: the cultural capital of Europe. In addition to Rome, the small villages of Italy, less than 200 kilometres from the coast and the adjacent sea, are particularly suitable for exploring with a hired car.

Discovering Rome

Couple in love in front of the Colosseum

Travel to Rome in winter

Rome in winter has never disappointed anyone so far. During the winter months Rome has a very special charm. Why you should travel to Rome in winter? We will tell you the reasons:

1. Visit the big nativity scene on St. Peter's Square at Christmas and stroll through the wintery decorated city center of Rome. If you travel to Rome on New Year's Eve you can look forward to a concert at the Circus Maximus.
2. Rome is a paradise especially for shopping enthusiasts: If you travel to Rome in January, you can look forward to a real bargain paradise. Because here the winter sales begin right after New Year's Day.
3. During the winter months you can visit the numerous museums in Rome. At this time fewer tourists travel to Rome and you can enjoy the museums in peace and quiet. The winter evenings you can then end with a delicious Italian dinner.

Where can I hire a car in Rome?

Car rentals in Rome

Choose what suits your plans best: a rental in the city or at one of the two airports. If you arrive by plane at the airport of Fiumicino (FCO) or Ciampino (CIA), you can hire a car directly at the airport at a reasonable price. Learn more about the different categories for rental cars: For example, treat yourself to a convertible and enjoy the Italian Dolce Vita "topless". Experience the price comparison and get a detailed overview with the suppliers and available vehicles!

Is there a toll in Italy?

Yes, for cars (Category A) one pays an average of approx. 0.07 EUR toll per kilometre. Toll charges may vary per route segment or operating company. The procedure is quite simple. When you enter the motorway, you will receive a ticket from the vending machine and when you leave the motorway, you will submit your ticket and pay for the section of the road.

All the motorways in Sicily and Sardinia as well as the section from Salerno to Reggio Calabria on the A4 are toll-free.

Here you can park your hired car free of charge in Rome and Italy

In general, the following applies:

• White curbs: Free parking for three hours with parking disk
• Blue zones: parking from 08:00 to 20:00 for 1,50 Euro per hour
• Green parking areas: on weekdays between 8:00 a. m. and 9:30 a. m. a parking ban applies, also between 2:30 p. m. and 4:00 p. m. you are not allowed to park there.
• Black and yellow stripes: Attention! It is absolutely forbidden to park here!

Even if there are free parking spaces in theory, car parks in Italy and especially Rome are often scarce. Fines are very expensive, and illegal parking in Rome is quickly stopped and your hired car is towed. You can also park your hired car in one of the numerous multi-storey car parks for around 2.20 euros per hour to see the city centre of Rome on foot.

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Discover Rome and its surroundings by hired car

Rome is one of the most historic cities in Europe and a popular tourist destination. The city on the Tiber has everything from culture and good food to a varied nightlife. Immerse yourself in the bustle of this unique city and be enchanted by the roman flair.

Colosseum in Rome

Trevi Fountain

Vatican, Rome

• The Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world
• Forum Romanum
• Castel Sant'Angelo
• The Pantheon
• The Trevi Fountain
• The Vatican with St. Peter's Square

Travel through the surroundings of Rome with your hired car

Follow the course of the Tiber to the sea, enjoy a day on the beach or go on various day trips around Rome. How about a delicious glass of Frascati at a wine tasting tour or a day trip to the buried city of Pompeii? All this is possible with your hired car, meaning you can enjoy your stay in and around Rome to the fullest. Other attractions in the surrounding area of Rome are listed below: