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 price of car rental in Genoa depends on the rental period, car class, and driver's age. To make car rental in Genoa more affordable, you can rent a car for a longer period - a week or more.
In such cases, the rental price, for example, for a Volkswagen Polo, will be around 20 EUR per day. Renting a Mercedes Classe C Aut for 2-3 days will cost around 170 EUR, and for 7 days, it will be around 120 EUR. The average price for car rental during the "high" season is about 60 EUR. When returning the car, it is mandatory to ensure that the fuel tank is full.
Look for the cheapest car rental in Genoa in local companies, although they often try to overcharge tourists in every possible way. However, be prepared: parking in Genoa is very difficult! You will have to park wherever you can find a spot - the narrow streets of the Old Town are always filled with parked cars and scooters. You can check the rates and exact parking locations on the website.
