Car rental in Rome

Discover Rome and Italy by rental car

Compare offers of car rental companies in Rome and easily book a rental car online through Car rental Rome. You can discover the city of Rome and its surroundings independently by rental 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 rental car.

Discovering Rome

Couple in love in front of the Colosseum

Travel to the eternal city of Rome in spring

In springtime, the rush of flowers and spring fever await you in Rome. Visit the Eternal City, which has a very special charm especially in the spring months. Stroll across the piazzas of the Italian capital and feel the spring sun on your skin. Gradually life comes back to the city and the street cafés fill up. This is pure springtime in Rome! Be sure to visit these highlights in Rome if you spend your spring there:

• Marcellus Theatre
• Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Torlonia
• Cherry Blossom Festival (Roman Hanami)
• Traditional markets in and around Rome
• Rose garden: it blooms in the spring months in all colors.

Where can I rent 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 rent 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 rental 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 rental car is towed. You can also park your rental 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 rental 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 rental 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 rental 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: