Car Rental in Rome
General information about Rome
Rome is one of the most magnificent and romantic cities in the world. The 'Eternal City', is the capital of Italy and of the Lazio region.
It has two main international airports, the Leonardo da Vinci - Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) and the Ciampino International Airport (CIA) that is located to the southeast of the city.
Rome is such a beautiful city, maybe the most beautiful city in the world and you will need more than 3 days to explore it as there is so much to see and do and a car rental will help you to do it better.
With a rental car you can also visit other cities nearby like the capital of the Campania region Naples, the capital of Tuscany Florence, the capital of Emilia-Romagna Bologna etc. The best times of the year to visit Rome are April, May, and late September through October. Avoid the summer because the heat and the crowds make the city nearly unbearable.
Rent the cheapest Car in Rome with Economy Car Rentals
In the historic centre of Rome you will find the most of attractions but if you stay in a hotel close to these attractions you pay much more, so the best way is to stay not so close and rent a car to visit all the places you like and also arrange day trips. You must go to Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps), a masterpiece of the XVIII century that connects the French Church Trinita dei Monti and the square, with the irregular shape.
Very close you will find the breath taking fountain, Fontana di Trevi, the most beautiful fountain of Rome. It was originally designed by Bernini, but the completion of the project was led by Nicola Salvi.
The Pantheon is also located in the historic centre of Rome, in Piazza del Rotonda, surrounded by numerous cafes, street vendors, and bustle.
You must also go to Piazza Navona that has 3 baroque fountains and the central one -Fountain of Four Rivers- designed by Bernini. It is a lively place with plenty of restaurants and gelato (ice-cream) bars.
In Piazza Barberini you will find the Triton Fountain created by sculptor Bernini and the Museum of Ancient Art, housed in Barberini Palace, and the Fountain of Bees.
Do not miss the Colosseum. This is the site of former gladiatorial conquests, a giant arena. It has an underground network of cells, corridors, ramps and elevators that were used to transport animals from their cages to the arena.
Nearby is the Forum Romanum that was the commercial, political, and religious centre of ancient Rome.
Before you travel in Rome check the weather forecast to be ready when you arrive in this beautiful city.
Enjoy your Car Rental in Rome
The best way to go around the city is with a car rental and Economy Car Rentals offers the best deals.
You can visit Villa Borghese and the Bioparco (Rome Zoo), which sits in the center of the park. Villa Borghese is the largest public park in Rome and it also houses several museums, fountains, lakes, temples, and statues. The ideal place to relax!
Also you must visit the Vatican Palace to see the St. Peter’s Basilica that is the largest church in the world and reach the dome observatory that you will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Rome. The Vatican Museums is a complex of museums which house hundreds of thousands of artworks, considered the finest collection of art on the planet.
Feel free to order your cheap rental car with Economy Car Rentals to be waiting for you any time you arrive and set off on your journey. Find here information about our Car Fleet.
Good service is what you are looking for during your car rental. Read below the unmodified opinions of our customers.
There were not enough people to serve cusomers at the counter so the whole procedure took very long.However_ the lady was very helpful.
Not one of the plug ins inside the car worked and the seat for entry to the last row would not release.
will definitely use you again.
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Last Updated 2012-05-10
