Italy car hire

Car Hire Rates and Models

Below you will find details of the cars which are included when you book a flight-inclusive package holiday to Italy with us. All hire cars booked with us include fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*, plus two named drivers. 

Please use the links below to find the correct information for your chosen destination

Umbria cars      Sicily cars     Tuscany cars     Puglia cars


 

When you book a flight-inclusive package holiday to Umbria or Sicily, the following hire car(s) are included in the price of your holiday:


NUMBER OF GUESTS GROUP EXAMPLE  SEATS PER CAR LUGGAGE CAPACITY PER CAR**
2-3 1  X EDMR Peugeot 208 a/c or similar 5 1 large, 1 small
4-5 1 x CDMR Opel Astra a/c or similar 5 1 large, 1 small
6 2 X EDMR Peugeot 208 a/c or similar 5 1 large, 1 small
7

1  X EDMR

and

1 x CDMR

Peugeot 208 a/c or similar

Opel Astra a/c or similar

5

 

5

1 large, 1 small

 

1 large, 1 small

8-10

2 x CDMR

Peugeot 208 a/c or similar

5

1 large, 1 small

The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.

Group DVAR – Automatic BMW series 2 Active Tourer a/c or similar, 1 large suitcase**

* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with zero excess. Please note however that the undercarriage, tyres and windscreen are not included in the cover.

**Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.


 

When you book a flight-inclusive package holiday to Tuscany or Puglia, the following hire car(s) are included in the price of your holiday:

NUMBER OF GUESTS GROUP EXAMPLE NUMBER OF SEATS PER CAR LUGGAGE CAPACITY PER CAR*
2-3 1 x B Citycar Peugeot 208 or similar 5 1 large and 1 small
4-5 1x C Medium Peugeot 308 SW or similar 5 2 large
6 2 x B Citycar Peugeot 208 or similar 5 1 large and 1 small
7

1 x B Citycar

and

1x C Medium

Peugeot 208 or similar

 

Peugeot 308 SW or similar

5

 

5

1 large and 1 small

 

2 large

 

8-10 2 x C Medium Peugeot 308 SW or similar 5 2 large
11-13

1 x B Citycar

and

2 x C Medium

Peugeot 208 or similar

 

Peugeot 308 SW or similar

5

 

5

1 large and 1 small

 

2 large

 

14-15 3 x C Medium Peugeot 308 SW or similar 5 2 large

 


 

The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.

Group A Minicar - Citroen C1 or similar, 1 large suitcase**

Group Citycar Cabrio - Fiat 500 Cabrio hybrid or similar, 2 medium suitcases*

Group C Medium Automatic - Citroen C4, Ford Focus or similar, 1 large suitcase**

Group Citycar Cabrio Automatic - Fiat 500 Cabrio hybrid or similar, 2 medium suitcases**

Group D Large - Opel Insignia SW manual or similar, 2 large suitcases**

Group D Large Automatic - Renault Talisman or similar, 2 large suitcases**

Group SUV Automatic - Audi Q3 or similar, 2 large suitcases**

Group 9-seater minivan - Peugeot Traveller manual or similar, 5 large suitcases**

Group 9-seater minivan - Mercedes Vito manual or similar, 5 large suitcases**

Group 9-seater minivan - Mercedes Vito automatic or similar, 5 large suitcases**

Group D Luxury Automatic - BMW Serie 520 automatic or similar, 4 large suitcases**

* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with zero excess. Please note however that the undercarriage, tyres and windscreen are not included in the cover.

**Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.

 


 

General hire conditions and requirements:

  • All drivers must be over 21 and have held a licence for a minimum of one year (there is no maximum age limit)
  • Drivers must hold a British/EU driver’s licence or international driver’s licence, held for at least one year. Your licence must be in the new plastic card format, paper versions are no longer valid. You will not be able to hire a car without your licence, which you must carry at all times when you are driving.
  • Flight arrival and departure times, plus your mobile phone number, are required to finalise your reservation
  • Rentals are charged per 24-hour period, therefore there may be an additional fee if there is a difference between pick up and drop off time for your vehicle
  • Cars collected or dropped off between 9pm and 7am will incur a night surcharge.
  • IMPORTANT: a credit card is required for payment of the car rental company's security deposit. Debit cards and pre-paid credit cards will not be accepted.
  • Child car seats are available to prebook at a cost of £42 per booster and £105 per child car seat per week. We recommend bringing your own car seats for infants as those supplied may not meet your personal requirements.

All cars include:

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Two named drivers

Car Insurance

The insurance will not cover:

  • Call out charge for assistance with tyre punctures
  • Filling up with the wrong fuel
  • Locking the keys in the car
  • Flat battery from negligent use of car
  • Damage to the windscreen, wing mirrors, roof, undercarriage, wheels or tyres (you should not drive off-road) 
  • Personal accident insurance (this should be covered by your personal travel insurance)
  • Any damage, loss, accident etc. caused by your own negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlawful driving, driving off-road, using wrong type of fuel etc.
  • Your car key: this usually contains an electronic device which will be damaged by water, sand etc. Please do not swim with your key; you will be charged for any damage or loss, including the cost of a replacement key, towing away of car etc. (replacement keys cost €24-€205 depending on the car category, plus a delivery charge)
  • Damage to the interior (back shelf, seats etc.)
  • Theft of valuables (cameras, mobile telephones, jewellery, money etc.)
  • Any damage/loss caused by theft or attempted theft due to unlocked doors, personal effects left in view etc.
  • Parking fines, speeding fines or other traffic infringements (a €60 administrative fee will apply to each fine plus the cost of the fine)
  • Roadside assistance

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL DESTINATIONS AND VEHICLES: An excess of EUR 500 is applicable for any damage, loss, or accident caused by your own negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, unlawful driving, driving off-road or using the wrong type of fuel etc.