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Car rental in Rome – Discovering the Eternal City
With its bustling piazzas, centuries-old fountains and vibrant street life, Rome is one of the most fascinating capital cities. Rome brings ancient Europe to life like no other place on the continent. Some of the world's greatest museums and art galleries are to be found here, and visitors to the Colosseum, Forum (with its stunning basilicas and temples) and Pantheon can get a true sense of the city's unique history that made Italy so great two thousand years ago. Few cities have so many historic sites both in the centre and in the outlying areas, such as the Roman villa of Hadrian in Tivoli, while the Vatican City is a major attraction for first-time visitors at any time of the year.
Due to its convenient location right in the middle of Italy, this magnificent city is an excellent choice for travellers looking to enjoy a fun-filled road-trip with friends and family members. With an affordable car rental in Rome the options are endless, especially for visitors looking to soak up some of the history and culture found in abundance in this part of the country. Heading south takes you down the coast to Naples, a wonderful place to visit with lots of culinary appeal plus the added attractions of Pompeii and the breathtaking Amalfi Drive close by. Other options include a trip along the E35 autostrada to the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence and the delightful hill towns of Tuscany.
Founded in 1954, Auto Europe is one of the world's leading car rental companies whose success is based on the strong working relationships with all the industry's most prestigious vehicle providers. We offer best deals on the market as well as the widest choice of cars with over 28,000 convenient pick-up and drop-off points in more than 190 destinations worldwide, including Rome's airports and railway station. You can book online quickly and easily and find yourself the cheapest rates for your trip.
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Where to Pick up a Car Hire in Rome
At Auto Europe we understand the importance of selecting the most convenient place to collect your vehicle. Besides Rome's two airports and two main train stations, we offer numerous other locations in and around the city centre to give our many customers around the world the chance to choose the best pick-up point from which to start their trip. Although most people arriving in Rome by plane prefer to pick up their car on arrival at the airport, you may find it more convenient to pick it up at a downtown location, such as close to your hotel for instance. With Auto Europe you'll be able to check out the best deals for renting a car in Rome by making a very quick search through our powerful booking engine at the top of this page, after which you can use our interactive map to see which location is best for you.
Should you prefer to pick up your vehicle at one the airports or two main train stations, then keep reading;
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Officially opened in 1961, Rome's Fiumicino 'Leonardo da Vinci' Airport is a major international airport that handles more than 40 million passengers per year. It is the main hub for ITA Airways (the Italian flag carrier and one of the largest airlines in Europe), it also serves as an operating base for Ryanair, Vueling and Wizz Air. Picking up your car hire in Fiumicino Airport is easy with offices located in both domestic and international arrival halls (just look for the Rent a Car signs located throughout the terminal buildings).
Rome Airport (FCO))
Website: adr.it
Address: Via dell'Airport di Fiumicino 320, 00054 Fiumicino, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 65951
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Rome Ciampino Airport is another of Italy's busiest air transportation hubs located to the south-east of the capital. Opened in 1916, Ciampino is an important hub for many low-cost carriers and operates with a single, one-story passenger terminal building containing the departures and arrivals facilities. Car rental desks are located at the entrance of the airport (Via Mameli) inside P6, P8 and P12 parking areas with a complimentary shuttle service to/from the terminal. Cars are returned to the same parking area from where they were hired (P6, P8 and P12).
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA))
Website: adr.it
Address: Via Appia Nuova, 1651, 00040 Ciampino RM, Italy
Telephone: +39 0665959226
Rome Train Stations
Conveniently located in the heart of Rome's city centre, the busy Rome Termini Train Station is one of the largest railway stations in Europe, second only to Gare du Nord in Paris. The station handles regular connections to major and from some of Italy's biggest cities such as Pisa and Milan, along with daily connections to other countries across Europe. The offices of most of the car hire companies serving the station can be found on Via Giovanni Giolitti, the avenue that runs alongside the station.
Situated in the north-east of the city, you can also pick up your car rental at Rome Tiburtina Train Station, which is much closer to Rome's main ring-road (the Grane Raccordo Anulare) than Termini Train Station and therefore a more convenient option for some travellers. Here you can pick up and drop off your hire car next to the station building as many of the vehicle suppliers are located on Circonvallazione Tiburtina, Circonvallazione Nomentana and Via Tiburtina which are close to the station entrance.
Roma Termini Station
Website: italiarail.com
Address: Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Rome, Italy
Rome Tiburtina Station
Website: italiarail.com
Address: Piazzale Stazione Tiburtina, 00100 Roma RM
Book with the Best Car Rental Suppliers in Rome
For over seventy years, Auto Europe has worked tirelessly to establish the strongest-possible partnerships with car rental suppliers around the world, ranging from top international brands to the best locally-operated vehicle providers. When hiring a car in Rome, you'll always be able to find the right vehicle to match your specifications when making a quick search through our easy-to-use and totally secure online booking system.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting a Car in Rome
The following section is dedicated to travellers looking for information about different aspects relating to their car hire requirements, such as what coverage is necessary in Italy and whether or not a credit card is essential to hire a car in Rome. We also provide information on what the traffic might be like in Rome and whether drivers will be required to pay any tolls during their trip, etc. If you feel you need more information or your question isn't addressed below, our phone specialists are just a call away and always happy to help!
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Rome?
Yes. You will always need a valid major credit card (ie Visa, Mastercard, Diners, etc.) in order to collect your car rental in Rome. The reason for this is the fact that the local vehicle supplier will need your credit card as a security deposit for the duration of the rental period, which is why it is essential that your card's credit limit more than covers the amount of the security deposit. It's quick and easy on the Auto Europe website to find out the exact amount of the security deposit for any car deal offered through our booking engine. All you need to do is click on the blue and white info (i) button, after which you will find all the credit card information. Please note that if no credit card is presented to the car rental staff at the time of pick-up, they may refuse to give you the vehicle or require you to pay for additional insurance over the counter.
What insurance do I need for my car rental in Rome?
Auto Europe's prices always include the minimum amount of legally-required coverage whenever you make a search through our booking engine. If you wish to increase your level of protection, Auto Europe offers an excellent policy for a few extra euros called Full Damage Protection which provides additional peace of mind when travelling around Rome and the rest of Italy. It's easy to find out exactly what is included in the rate; all you need to do is click on the blue and white info (i) button next to the price advertised on our site after making a quick search, after which you'll find all the necessary coverage details and in the Standard Package Rate and Additional Information sections. Nevertheless, regardless of the coverage you purchase with Auto Europe, you will probably be offered more insurance options when you arrive to collect car hire in Rome, which you don't have to buy because you are already fully covered by Auto Europe. Please consult our dedicated car rental coverage page for more tips and useful advice.
How is the traffic in Rome?
Due to its heavy rush-hour traffic, driving your car rental in Rome will be a similar experience to driving in most other European capitals. It's always a good idea to plan your route meticulously in advance depending on where you are planning to go and which attractions you are planning to visit. Rome is surrounded by a large ring road - the Grande Raccordo Anulare (or GRA) which offers drivers the chance to avoid the congestion of the city centre whenever possible because traffic on the GRA tends to move more quickly. The city is also very well connected to many of the main roads and motorways that cover the length and breadth of Italy, including the A1/E35 running northbound (meaning that Florence is only a 3-hour drive away), while Naples can be reached on the A1/E45 in just two and a half hours.
Where can I park my car rental in Rome?
As expected, parking within Rome’s city centre is very difficult and can be costly. We would recommend parking in one of its surrounding suburbs and heading into the centre via the local public transport. With much of the centre of Rome being a Limited Traffic Zone, parking can be even more difficult. We recommend catching the metro which effortlessly and quickly takes you to many of the city’s tourist attractions. The Collosseum, Spanish Steps, Fontana di Trevi and Vatican, can all be reached from Metro Line A. Another great option to consider is parking your vehicle in one of the secure car parks near Furio Camillo or Manzoni. The proximity of both car parks to the Metro system is ideal. If you decide to park your vehicle on the street, then avoid Limited Traffic Zones - these are for residents only - and instead look for a parking bay marked with a blue line. Despite the city's size and the number of cars passing through every day, there several good options for parking your car rental in Rome. Street parking in Rome is colour-coded with lines indicating which vehicles are allowed to park. White lines indicate free parking and these spaces are rarely free but it's always worth looking just in case. Many white parking spaces can be found near hospitals (Bambino Gesú, Nuovo Regina Margherita, Oftalmico, Policlinico, Santo Spirito and S. Giovanni-Addolorata) and in the main residential areas of the city. Yellow parking zones are reserved for disabled drivers with the appropriate permit while pink areas are reserved for pregnant women and parents with newborn children. Of most important to travellers visiting Rome are the blue zones which indicate paid parking, with payment made in cash or by credit card at the parking meters located close by on the pavements, with no payment required on Sundays and public holidays (never leave any valuables inside the car). There are several more expensive options, such as underground and multi-storey car parks, which are located all over the city, including near popular landmarks and tourist attractions such as the Colosseum and the Vatican.
Can I drive my car rental in the ZTL-zone in Rome
Not generally, but there are some exceptions when the ZTL is not active like on Sundays and public holidays. ZTLs (which means Zonas a Traffico Limitato in Italian) were introduced as a way of limiting air pollution and people visiting with a low-cost car rental in Rome can obtain the most up-to-date daily information on the city's ZTL system by checking the romamobilita.it website or looking at the electronic displays at the entrance point to each respective ZTL. It's worth noting that most of Rome's historic centre is part of a ZTL and only residents with a special pass or people with properly identified cars can drive in these areas whilst the ZTL period is active (note that there are cameras strategically placed to identify and punish violators).
Can I hire a motorhome in Rome?
Yes, of course! In addition to offering a wide range of services for an affordable car rental in Rome, Auto Europe also prides itself on its strong partnerships with several motorhome suppliers in Rome in order to provide our customers with the best selection at the most competitive prices. With your very own hotel room on wheels you'll be able to enjoy the best of this magnificent city before heading off down the coast to visit Naples and Pompeii, for instance.