If Verona’s public transport doesn’t suit your needs because you plan to travel outside the city multiple times, it might make sense to rent a car at an affordable price.
Experienced travelers point out that if you’re going to spend most of your time in Verona and your hotel is located in the city center, car rental may be unnecessary. First, there are restricted traffic zones in the city, and second, parking can be difficult and expensive (typically 1–2 EUR per hour).
It’s a different story if you’re renting a car in Verona at a low cost to go on a family trip to Venice, enjoy some shopping at distant outlets, or visit Lake Garda with a group of friends.
If you are at least 21 years old, have an international driver's license, and a driving experience of at least 1 year, you have a good chance of renting a car in Verona without a deposit. However, if it's not possible to rent a car without a deposit, be prepared to "freeze" around 200-300 EUR on your credit card.
The price of car rental in Verona depends on the car brand and the rental period. For example, renting a car for a week can save you 30-40%. The price range, depending on the type of car, starts from 25 EUR per day for a Fiat 500 and 80 EUR per day for a Mercedes E Class (including insurance). Fuel, whether it's gasoline, diesel, or gas, is paid separately.
You can rent a car at the airport, and this service is provided by companies such as Avis, Europcar, Maggiore, Hertz, Buchbinder, and others.
Another important thing to note for those renting a car in Verona is that gas stations in the city are not open 24/7. They are closed on Sundays, and from Monday to Saturday, they close at 19:00.
