Car hire in Mainland Italy
Car Hire Rates and Models for Summer 2026
We are happy to arrange your car hire, using our trusted local supplier. All hire cars booked with us include:
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Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
- Free additional driver
* For full details of the insurance cover, including certain exceptions, please see below
The following cars and rates apply to collection and drop off at Perugia airport (for Umbria)
| GROUP | EXAMPLE | NUMBER OF SEATS | LUGGAGE CAPACITY* | WEEKLY PRICE |
| ECMR | Fiat 500, Fiat Panda a/c or similar | 4 | 1 large | £497 |
| EDMR | Skoda fabia or VW Polo a/c or similar | 5 | 1 large, 1 small | £532 |
| CDMR | Fiat 500L a/c or similar | 5 | 1 large, 1 small | £574 |
| SDAR | Automatic BMW series 2 Active Tourer a/c or similar | 5 | 1 large | £805 |
The following cars and rates apply to collection and drop off at Bari and Brindisi airports (for Puglia) and Pisa and Florence airports (for Tuscany and Umbria)
| GROUP | EXAMPLE | NUMBER OF SEATS | LUGGAGE CAPACITY* | WEEKLY PRICE |
| A Minicar | Citroen C1 or similar | 4 | 1 large | £560 |
| B Citycar | Peugeot 208 or similar | 5 | 2 large | £616 |
| C Medium | Peugeot 308, Fiat Tipo or similar | 5 | 3 large | £679 |
| Citycar Cabrio | Fiat 500 Cabrio hybrid or similar | 4 | 2 medium | £679 |
| C Medium Automatic | Citroen C4, Ford Focus or similar | 4 | 1 large | £756 |
| Citycar Cabrio Automatic | Fiat 500 Cabrio hybrid or similar | 4 | 2 medium | £770 |
| D Large | Opel Insignia SW manual or similar | 5 | 2 large | £840 |
| D Large Automatic | Renault Talisman or similar | 5 | 2 large | £910 |
| SUV Automatic | Audi Q3 or similar | 5 | 2 large | £910 |
| 9-seater minivan | Peugeot Traveller manual or similar | 9 | 5 large | £1120 |
| 9-seater minivan | Mercedes Vito manual or similar | 9 | 5 large | £1435 |
| D Luxury Automatic | BMW Serie 520 automatic or similar | 5 | 4 large | £1505 |
| 9-seater minivan | Mercedes Vito automatic or similar | 9 | 5 large | £1610 |
For transfers from the airport/delivery of hire cars to our properties in Puglia or Tuscany, please call for a price
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase of approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: An excess of EUR 500 is applicable for any damage, loss, or accident caused by your own negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlawful driving, driving off-road or using the wrong type of fuel etc.
Please note, a credit card is required for payment of the car rental company's security deposit. Debit cards and pre-paid credit cards will not be accepted.
All cars include:
- Unlimited mileage
- Two named drivers
- Child car seats are available to prebook at a cost of £80 per seat per week. Child booster seats are available to prebook free of charge. ** Please be advised, we recommend bringing your own car seats for infants as those supplied are basic
Important
- All drivers must be over 21 and have held a licence for a minimum of one year (there is no maximum age limit)
- Drivers must hold a British/EU driver’s licence or international driver’s licence, held for at least one year. Your licence must be in the new plastic card format, paper versions are no longer valid. You will not be able to hire a car without your licence, which you must carry at all times when you are driving.
Car Insurance
The insurance will not cover:
- Call out charge for assistance with tyre punctures
- Filling up with the wrong fuel
- Locking the keys in the car
- Flat battery from negligent use of car
- Damage to roof, undercarriage, wheels or tyres (you should not drive off-road)
- Personal accident insurance (this should be covered by your personal travel insurance)
- Any damage, loss, accident etc. caused by your own negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlawful driving, driving off-road, using wrong type of fuel etc.
- Your car key: this usually contains an electronic device which will be damaged by water, sand etc. Please do not swim with your key; you will be charged for any damage or loss, including the cost of a replacement key, towing away of car etc. (replacement keys cost €24-€205 depending on the car category, plus a delivery charge)
- Damage to the interior (back shelf, seats etc.)
- Theft of valuables (cameras, mobile telephones, jewellery, money etc.)
- Any damage/loss caused by theft or attempted theft due to unlocked doors, personal effects left in view etc.
- Parking fines, speeding fines or other traffic infringements (a €60 administrative fee will apply to each fine plus the cost of the fine)
- Roadside assistance