Last Minute Car Hire in Italy

Unearth the Treasures of Italy

There are so many reasons to visit Italy, with historic cities, picturesque countryside, glorious coastlines, mountains, lakes, incredible food and wine; the list seems endless. Hiring a last minute car in Italy is a great way to get the most out of your visit, with a network of highways (autostrade) taking you through the heart of Italy’s most spectacular scenery. Collect your last minute car on arrival at Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) or Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and let your Italian adventure begin.

Any visitor to Italy should spend some time in Rome, the nation’s capital, often referred to as the 'Eternal City’. Packed full of famous historic sites that includes Vatican City and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, as well as the great Roman architecture of the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, it is the ideal city break location. From Rome, you can drive south to Naples and the beautiful Amalfi Coastline. Amalfi Drive is a road literally carved into the rock that takes you on a succession of hairpin bends along Italy’s most scenic stretch of coastline. Starting in Sorrento, the road passes through the picturesque towns of Ravello and Positano on the way to Salerno. Take time to visit Mount Vesuvius and the ruined city of Pompeii, and don’t forget to try some of the world’s finest Neapolitan pizza in Naples.

North of Rome, nothing beats driving your last minute car in the beautiful region of Tuscany. Spend a few days in the Tuscan capital of Florence, a city full of great history, art and architecture, including Brunelleschi’s domed cathedral, the Santa Maria del Fiore, or The Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery. From Florence, you can drive to Pisa, known for its iconic leaning tower, or to Siena, a picturesque university town where you can spend a relaxing afternoon in the beautiful town square. Take a drive along the Via Chiantigiana, or the ‘wine road’, which leads you through the very centre of the Chianti region and some of Italy’s most famous wine producers.

In northern Italy you will find yourself in the stylish city of Milan. Admire the style and glamour of the boutiques of Quadrilatero d'Oro, or 'rectangle of gold'. From Milan, it is just a three-hour drive, via Verona, to Venice. Driving a car in Venice is not possible for obvious reasons, but there are plenty of parking opportunities outside the city. Venice is a city to be explored on foot or by boat, and you can enjoy hours of wandering alongside canals, relaxing in glorious piazzas such as St Marks Square, or taking a ride on a Gondola. The city of Bologna is also well worth a visit, not least for its wonderful collection of paintings by famed local artist Morandi.

On Italy’s eastern coastline, sits the glamorous Italian Riviera. Drive along the Aurelian Way (Via Aurelia), where highlights include the rugged villages of Cinque Terre and the fabulously chic town of Portofino, one of the most exclusive spots along this stretch of the Ligurian coastline. Wherever you travel in Italy, you will be captivated by its magnificent history, natural beauty and its warm and welcoming culture, so explore at your leisure with one of our Italy last minute car rentals.