Lake Garda car rentals

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Top tips for renting a car in Lake Garda

  • Keep in mind that driving around Lake Garda in northern Italy requires extra adventure due to the area's uneven and steep topography. You should reserve a car with a powerful engine and high ground clearance for simpler city driving. 4x4s, despite costing more, are the ideal vehicles for driving on Lake Garda's roads. Car rentals in Lake Garda offer a variety of vehicle types at their multiple pickup sites to enable clients get a vehicle that best suits their interests and preferences.
  • Always fill up your rental car whenever you have the chance to avoid the inconvenience of having it run out of gas. This is because there aren't many gas outlets in Lake Garda. This is because the number of cars on the roads in the region is generally small compared to other areas in Italy. Most of the car rentals in Lake Garda demand that renters pick up their car on full tank and also return it on full tank.
  • Every child under the age of 12 must ride in a child seat, including while renting a car, when traveling in the Lake Garda region of Italy or anywhere else in the country. You can rent the appropriate child seat or booster seat - depending on how old your child is - when renting a car from any of the Lake Garda car rentals. These kinds of chairs are available to customers of all automobile rentals in Lake Garda for a nominal daily cost. Please inform the rental agency in advance, if possible.
  • Car rentals in Lake Garda avail a wide range of car types to their customers. Therefore, customers can rent different types of cars depending on the number of people they are traveling with and the nature of their destinations. If you will be visiting off-road destinations such as the popular hiking spot of Monte Stivo, consider booking Intermediate SUVs, which have large ground clearance. You can also renting an Economy car or Compact depending on the number of people you are traveling with and the volume of your luggage.
  • Book your rental car in Lake Garda at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Lake Garda are around 15% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Lake Garda

  • What is the most popular rental car in Lake Garda?

    Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lake Garda.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Lake Garda?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in Lake Garda?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Lake Garda are Peschiera del Garda (40% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Lake Garda), Riva del Garda (40%) and Desenzano del Garda (20%).

  • Should I rent a car in Lake Garda?

    Yes. Any time you travel to Lake Garda, you have every reason to reserve vehicle rentals. With the convenience of a rental car, you will have access to several areas throughout the region that are not accessible via public transit. Renting a car from Lake Garda gives you the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. Additionally, renting a car in Lake Garda is less expensive overall than taking a cab. This is especially true if you want to travel to several different cities.

  • What is driving like in Lake Garda?

    Due to the fact that there are typically fewer automobiles on the roads, driving in most of Lake Garda is more enjoyable. With the exception of when there is an annual event in the area, Lake Garda does not encounter major traffic congestion like other parts of Italy. A large number of bikers and pedestrians in the area cross intersections without looking for incoming traffic.

  • How old do I have to be to rent a car in Lake Garda?

    In Lake Garda and Italy, in general, the minimum age to drive is 18 years. So, in order to rent a car in Lake Garda, you must be at least 18 years or older. However, the minimum age limits for various automobile rental agencies in the area vary. For some car agencies, the minimum age required for renting a certain type of car is higher. For instance, Avis and Hertz demand a minimum age of 25 years for customers renting exotic vehicles and minivans in Lake Garda.

Car rental directory

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in Lake Garda

    3 Locations

  • leasys

    Leasys Rent car rental locations in Lake Garda

    3 Locations

  • drivalia

    DRIVALIA car rental locations in Lake Garda

    2 Locations

  • free2move

    Free2Move car rental locations in Lake Garda

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  • maggiore

    MAGGIORE car rental locations in Lake Garda

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  • winrent

    Win Rent car rental locations in Lake Garda

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  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Lake Garda

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  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in Lake Garda

    1 Location

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in Lake Garda

    1 Location

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Lake Garda

    1 Location

  • eurocar

    Eurocar Rent a Car car rental locations in Lake Garda

    1 Location

  • europcar

    Europcar car rental locations in Lake Garda

    1 Location

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Most popular car type

Economy

When to book a rental car in Lake Garda

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