Italy Car Hire with Hertz
Superior Car rental from only
£25* per car per day.
Having a car at your disposal gives you the freedom to explore Italy and go wherever you please.
There is so much to see and do in this fascinating country; so many places to discover and sights
and sounds to experience.
Citalia has partnered with Hertz; providers of superior car rental for over 90 years. We have negotiated
exceptional low rates and reduced excess exclusively for Citalia guests, which only applies to bookings
made in the UK and will not be available once you are in Italy.
Nothing gives you the flexibility and freedom like hiring a car. Italy is a beautiful and exhilarating
country to drive through; the roads are generally excellent and well-signposted, and there's nothing
like being able to stop off and sit in that gorgeous hilltop trattoria you've just driven past.
It's also an excellent way to combine a few days chilling at the beach, followed by a stay in the
deepest hilly countryside, or to finish with a couple of days in an historic city. Cars from Hertz
include economy run-arounds, family people-carriers or for the more adventurous, sleek and sporty
models to get the most out of the country's stunning roads.
Citalia recommends car hire in a number of our Italian destinations, to guide you we have outlined below some of our most popular areas for hiring a car.
Tuscany and Umbria
Tuscany and
Umbria
are the perfect locations for a fly-drive holiday, where car hire is really the only
way you can fully discover the beautiful and rugged countryside of these regions.
The stunning landscapes of Tuscany boast peaceful hilltop retreats and long lines of
towering cypress trees, where the scenery and unhurried rural lifestyle of this region
have barley changed in over four hundred years. Driving through the region of Umbria,
you will experience the journey across winding roads leading to fortified battlements
and impressive medieval towns perched on the top of rolling hills, and like Tuscany,
Umbria reflects a lifestyle that has not changed for centuries.
Puglia
Hiring a private car in Puglia
gives you the opportunity to experience this distinctive landscape first hand.
Edged by rocky mountains and crystal clear waters this stunning coastline is punctuated
by clusters of curious 'trulli' houses with conical roofs and white-washed walls.
Basilicata
The dramatic backdrop of Basilicata
has inspired many film directors over the years with scenes’ of cinematic beauty.
This ancient city is a UNESCO listed world heritage site with beautiful cave houses and
churches that make up the city of Matera carved out of the rock.
Sicily
Sicily is Italy's largest Island,
so car hire is ideal if your staying in one of the resorts away from the busy city of Taormina*.
The north of the Island boasts the main resorts of Palermo, Cefalu and Erice all offering
a very different experience for travellers, but close enough for you to travel between
them, by car. The motorways in Sicily are wide and well signposted, which makes driving
fairly straightforward, however it can get a lot busier once you’re in the resorts and
cities themselves.
*Car Hire not recommended for guests staying in Taormina.
Cilento
Approximately 60 miles south of Naples,
Cilento
is a beautiful unspoilt area, and if you have a car this is an ideal base from which to explore
other parts of southern Italy like Salerno and Naples. Cilento is famous for breathtaking cliffs
and golden beaches and is home to the regions National Park. The region is also famous throughout
the country for producing some of the best mozzarella cheese in Italy.
Adriatic Riviera
The Adriatic Riviera
is an ideal choice for families, with numerous water parks and theme parks to keep
the children entertained, whilst the chic shopping boutiques and beautiful historic
towns cater for the needs of the more sophisticated travellers. The region boasts long
stretches of golden sandy beaches and rolling countryside dotted with castles, perfect
for exploring in your private hire car.
Liguria
Citalia also recommends car hire in the coastal region of
Liguria.
Bordering France to the west and the Italian region of Piemonte to the north,
the coastline of Liguria is popular with tourists for its beautiful beaches and its
picturesque towns and harbours. The region's most famous town is Portofino, a tiny
fishing village that has blossomed into one of Italy’s premier resorts; a heady mix of
picturesque charm and high-octane glamour, with multi-coloured houses, designer
boutiques and innovative galleries. For a more natural beauty wander the path-strewn
hills to the crumbling Monastery in San Fruttuoso Cove, before settling down in a
restaurant to a dish drizzled with pesto Genovese, the regional speciality. History
buffs should seek out the Roman ruins in Ventimiglia and the region's capital Genoa,
a hilly port of winding streets weighted with grand medieval palaces.
Piemonte
Boasting breathtaking landscapes of the impressive Alpine peaks, mountains and stunning
vineyards,
Piemonte
is best experienced at a leisurely pace, so hiring a car to discover all the region
has to offer is the best option. The town of Acqui Terme is renowned for its spa
facilities and boats magnificent sculptured water fountains and beautiful churches and
cathedrals. The town is the ideal destination for a relaxing break, and is the perfect
base from which to explore the surrounding historical countryside.
Which ever Italian destination, you choose to travel to, we can help you to devise the perfect fly-drive itinerary to capture the very best that each destination has to offer. To book or for further information on our car hire prices, simply call our dedicated Travel Centre to discuss your requirements.
What is included?- Unlimited mileage
- Collision damage waiver
- Airport surcharges
- Theft protection
- Local taxes and VAT
- 24 hour breakdown assistance
- Additional driver charge
What is not included?
A supplement for drivers aged 25 years and under (payable locally),
Deposit (imprint of credit card required on pick up of vehicle, please note
Debit Cards are NOT excepted), Garaging, Parking, Petrol and traffic fines,
Child Seats, One way drop off charges, non-waivable excess on theft protection of
approx 700 euro's. Additional insurance to eliminate these excesses can be purchased
locally.
Important information
Please note that car hire purchased in resort will cost considerably more than if taken at the time of
booking. Cars returned more than 59 minutes later than the time collected incur a day's extra rental at
local rates Drivers must be a minimum age of 23 years and have held a license for at least one year.
If travelling with a new card license you will need to bring both the card and paper copy with you.
You will need both your license and passport for identification purposes when taking possession of the car.
Please note cars must be returned to the place specified by the car rental company otherwise parking charges
will be charged to your credit card or deducted from your deposit. Please note that if a car in the group
you require is not available, the car rental company reserves the right to supply a higher group vehicle at
no extra charge.
[For car hire upgrades and further information please call us on 0871 200 2004 (Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras)]
