In Genoa, you can find branches of the most popular international car rental companies among tourists: Auto Europa, Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Maggiore. On the websites of these companies, you can reserve a car rental in Genoa 24/7.
You can rent a car if you are 18 years old. In some companies, vehicles are only provided to those who are 21 or older, but in any case, young drivers (under 25 years old) will be charged an additional fee of 15 EUR (plus VAT) per day by the Italians.
Car rental in Genoa without a deposit is not possible: rental companies will block a deposit amount on your credit card (ranging from 500 to 1000 EUR depending on the car category). At the rental office, you will need to present your passport, international driving license, and credit card (or even two if you plan to rent "premium" or "luxury" class cars).
The cost of car rental in Genoa depends on the rental duration, car class, and driver's age. Renting for a longer period — a week or more — can make it more affordable.
In this case, the cost of a Volkswagen Polo, for example, will be around 25 EUR per day when rented for a week. A Mercedes Classe C Aut rented for 2–3 days will cost around 180 EUR, and for 7 days — around 130 EUR. The average price of car rental in the high season is between 55 and 70 EUR per day. When returning the vehicle, be sure the fuel tank is full.
The cheapest car rentals in Genoa can be found in local companies, although tourists are often overcharged there. Also, be prepared: parking in Genoa is quite difficult! You'll have to leave the car wherever you find a spot — the narrow streets of the Old Town are always packed with parked cars and scooters. You can check rates and exact parking locations on this website.
