Rome is a city so vast and rich in art, monuments and architecture; a city which has preserved its charm and independence throughout the centuries. Rome, known as the “Eternal City” provides the most amazing backdrop for history and passion in the entire world.


Enjoy the freedom to experience unparalleled style and sophistication, artistic masterpieces and monuments such as the Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City.

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Drive a Hire Car in Rome

Many of Rome’s great attractions are located within the city centre. Drive your hire car into the city, and visit the relics of the ancient world. The Colosseum is located here, and the remains of this ancient amphitheatre never cease to amaze. Built thousands of years ago and capable of holding over 50,000 spectators, the building is a marvel to this day.

Head northwest of here in your hire car, where you can visit the ruins of the Roman Forum. Once the centre for activity in Roman society, the ruins of the Forum include temples and law courts, and along with the Colosseum a visit here is a must.

Further northwest, you will find more Roman sites, including the famous Pantheon. Still in stunning condition, the Pantheon is a temple held close to the heart of many Italians, and regular church services still take place. While here, be sure to also pay a visit to the Vatican, only a short drive away with your hire car. The city within a city contains amazing architecture and loads of famous artworks, definitely another of the compulsory sites to visit when touring Rome!

Take your car hire in Rome and drive along the beautiful Amalfi Coast, visit the ruins of Pompeii, craters of extinct volcanoes which from the Lakes of Bolsena, Vico, Bracciano, Albano and Nemi. Also other important must see cities within the Latium region are Frosinorne, Latina, Viberbo and Rieti. With you car hire in Rome, you’ll also have access to neighboring France, Switzerland or Austria.

DriveAway Holidays makes hiring your car in Rome easy and affordable. You can collect your rental as soon as you arrive at Rome Ciampino or Rome Fiumicino airports, downtown and railway stations locations in Rome or regional areas of Italy and select from a wide range of vehicles including hatches, sedans, wagons, minivans, manual and automatics.

DriveAway Holidays in conjunction with the largest car hire suppliers in Rome such as Europcar, Avis and Hertz can all provide you with a wide variety of vehicle selections at an unbeatable price. We offer fully inclusive rates for all Rome car hire locations, and if you need a car for more than 17 days, consider saving money with a Peugeot Lease. Collect your Peugeot Lease in Italy from Rome or Milan, or from selected Europe locations.

Car Rental in Rome with DriveAway Holidays

DriveAway Holidays is a multi award winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rentals, Peugeot Leasing and more. In conjunction with the largest suppliers in Rome, we provide you with convenience and more choice on your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Rome car hire today with DriveAway Holidays.

With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Rome.

DriveAway Holidays has been driving Australians overseas since 1988. Our prices are competitive, we are professional and we try our best to provide exceptional service.  Working with most major car rental companies makes us one of the biggest and one of the best.