I checked with 3-4 rental agencies for a week-long rental car and AVIS had the lowest price. We…read morewere a family of four with luggage, so it was for a larger size "Mercedese" class vehicle. It was right at $1000 USD's which I considered a great deal with unlimited milage. I got a call a few days before the trip with a couple questions and I was given instruction on how to find the rental car at the airport, and was told to go directly to the car, get in and drive to the gate. And that's exactly what we did, bypassing a lot of counters and people waiting to see agents. I cannot tell you how nice that is after a 11-hour flight to NOT have to wait! Our name was on a board with the car slot number, and we went straight to it, loaded, drove to the gate, gave the gentleman our ticket and rental agreement that was in the car, and off we went into the wild land of Italy. The car did have prior damage along one side so I took some pictures. I had purchased the insurance, so I was not concerned. The car was fantastic. DS Automotive Hybrid 4WD, and we needed the 4WD more than we thought. Drop off was even easier. I watched a YouTube video to know what I was getting into, and we drove straight to building A level 2 (which is 3 in the US, Italy starts at 0). An agent was waiting and greeted us. Very nice. It was not at a full tank but I had chosen the option to not have to return it with a full tank. I explained I had not done the damage along the side of the car and he shrugged and said it was not a problem. He spoke English BTW, which we found to be rare actually. He showed me the receipt and it was just a little more than what was agreed to and I signed it and got an email receipt. Maybe it was because of the class of car I rented, I don't know, but we were given VIP treatment in a foreign country which was greatly appreciated and not expected. Thank you AVIS for making our trip great. I put 840km on that car!

We rented a Toyota Aygo for a week from these folks. A solid and very economical little car…read more Service was good from the facility and the prices were good as well. Now on to what you really need before you rent a car in Italy: Jim's tips for driving in Italy or learning through trial by fire: Driving in Italy is like entering a crowded party with random people dancing in the mix...and you are trying to get to the bathroom on the other side of the hall...just jump in and go, do not stop for any reason, keep moving and blend with the cooperative dance that is driving in Italy. Surge forward as opportunities present themselves, yield on occasion to others whose individual dance has more momentum carrying them through your path, break out a complimentary move with other drivers as needed to keep the rhythm of the dance going and press on. Stop signs are rare and strictly for decoration...pay no attention other than veering around cross traffic in harmony with them veering around you. Red lights are also not very common except in major cities...they are generally treated sort of like we treat stop signs. Traffic circles or rotaries are common and the same rules apply - just wade in and adjust to the other traffic as you go. Speed limits are just meaningless numbers on a sign...possibly part of some ancient Italian geographical version of Sudoku. Pay attention to the locals...if all the cars around you slow down...follow suit. This means they know there is a photo radar or Polizia control (known as a tutoring zone) ahead. Slow down with the crowd and admire the snazzy uniforms of the local law enforcement. Lane lines are actually abstract markings on the road surface indicating that some historical site can be found nearby. Every road and every lane is a passing zone except tunnels - tunnel traffic operates in what is know as a "modified American rules zone", behave accordingly. You may find yourself from time to time navigating your car through what will feel like a street fair that is also holding a flea market and mardi gras - in a space about as wide as your master bedroom closet. You will be doing this with oncoming traffic and scooters buzzing around like worker bees scurrying off to get the pollen back to the hive. Take a deep breath, keep moving, watch your mirrors (brushing market stalls and pedestrians is ok, actually knocking them over is not) and when you reach the other side and can pause, take three deep breaths and change your undergarments. Driving in Rome: don't. Use a Taxi - the local Taxi drivers are amazing and Taxi's in Rome are actually cheaper than Uber. If you do decide to press on and drive in Rome...don't. Use a freaking Taxi. Seriously. While I compared driving in Italy to working your way through a crowded party I would describe driving in Rome as navigating a mosh pit full of tweakers handling snakes and juggling chainsaws. Don't do it. If you have a car...leave it a few kilometers away from the city center and take a Taxi. I mean it. Driving in Rome will take 1 year off of your life for every hour you spend doing it. A special note about scooters. They are everywhere and they are not equipped with brakes. Operators simply lean and swerve around other traffic without hesitating or attempting to stop. In Rome they make up about 60% of the vehicles with the other 40% being split between cars and tour buses. If you choose to rent a scooter...I applaud you. Also please add me in your will. By the way the pavers (basalt blocks in many urban areas including Rome) are wicked slippery when wet. Have some kind of navigation system...and paper maps as back-up. Google maps works ok 80% of the time in the countryside and 65% of the time in Rome. The other portion of time is part of your adventure...enjoy. Try not to get dizzy when you look at Google Maps and it is just spinning in circles and changing it's route constantly. As for rental cars...go with the smallest car you can manage. Between the tiny roads and the fact that fuel is more expensive than wine you will be very happy you did. Overall the drivers in Italy are the most skilled and courteous I have ever seen anywhere and after the first day, I loved it.

Every time I come here it's so simple. I like to book in the…read morestates and I make sure I have everything in the booking before flying. I do not change any of the booking. Insurance is mandatory in Italy. If you need full coverage so that you don't have to pay the deductible of $2000 go ahead. I always decline and I drive carefully.

I see lots of negative reviews of Hertz rentals at FCO, which I suspect are maybe due to either of…read more1) Booking without Hertz Gold membership (which is free), 2) Booking through a third-party rather than directly from Hertz using their website or app, and/or 3) Surprise charges for vehicle damage where the customer didn't protect themselves by taking thorough photos or a video of the car before leaving the rental area. I can only speak to our experience, using our Gold membership and booking through the Hertz website. We've done this about 4 times, and each time, it has been quite smooth. When we landed at FCO there was an email in my inbox with the details of the car waiting for us, including the license plate number and parking space. It's a quick walk to the car rental garage. You don't just get in and drive away; you do need to stop at the small customer service desk in the parking garage area but it's only for Gold membership and I've never encountered a line. Then present drivers license, sign contract (after politely declining extra insurance), and they hand over keys and contract, and we get in the car, drive to the exit gate where there's a quick check of the contract and ID, and you're out on the open road! As you'd expect with a major car rental agency, cars are new and clean.

Fast, efficient, and friendly service. Picking up our car was a breeze, and we were easily upgraded…read moreafter we asked if we had other options. Returning the car was confusing because our departure flight was early, and the office was not open. We had to park the car amongst a ton of other companies' cars and throw the keys in a box. Nobody was there to inspect and confirm our return or check for damages. Once drop-off was done, a shuttle took us to the airport entrance. Thankfully and surprisingly, we received an email hours later stating that they got our car, and all was good--a rare thing with car rental! So, it's almost five stars if not for the early morning confusion. I recommend them!

Overall EXCELLENT!!…read more On pickup at FCO - Rome airport to the return 10 days later in FLR - Firenze airport the friendly greetings on both ends were very much appreciated!! Quick efficient service...with smiles. Both men treated me with kindness and not rushed service. And THANKED ME for choosing Locauto! The price was great! The car was perfect for zipping along the hills of Tuscany. It was in great condition and offered excellent fuel economy. I definitely recommend!! (Rental 10.31.23 to 10.31.23)

ZERO STARS. BUYER…read moreBEWARE! DO NOT RENT FROM AVIS IN ITALY... or anywhere for that matter (Yes, I have experience with other rental car companies in Italy- have used Hertz while in Italy in past with zero issues). Renting from AVIS was a disaster from the very beginning- We arrived to Fiumicino and walked to the rental desk at about 11:30-12:00 o'clock on March 26, 2026, the agents were indifferent, not hospitable and a female agent attended to us. She asked for my documents Drivers License, Credit Card and passport. She goes for the hard up sell on the daily insurance of $35 per day and I decline it. She starts cursing me out and mumbling under her breath when I tell her that I have extra coverage with my own car insurance, booked full travel insurance and took out the recommended insurance when I booked the car through Delta AMEX. She tells me that its not enough and I won't be covered if theres damage or the car is stolen. I feel confident with the layers of insurance I have and continue to decline. She hands me my documents back, gives me the key and tells me the bay number. NO CONTRACT, THEY DIDNT HAVE ME SIGN ANYTHING. I go out bay number to 37 to the Black Ford KUGA. It is damaged on every panel and door of the vehicle. Its so damaged that it doesn't look like the passenger door is even closed properly. The vehicle smells heavily of cigarette smoke. I walk back in to the office and tell her, the car is heavily damaged I'd like a different one. She refuses my request with a rude comment "We don't rent brand new cars out here" I said, "Can I get a document of all the damage so I'm not responsible for it?" She declines that as well. She says its all been recorded in pictures. But where? And why don't I get a copy of those pictures? I feel scammed already and now I feel stuck. So we just have to accept this and make the best of it, not let it ruin our trip. We go to leave the parking garage and the security guard asks for the contract. I said "I wasn't given a contract" He replies "Everyone gets contract. You can't leave without it" I insist that I was given nothing. He now has to leave the stall and run over to the rental desk (He's of a senior age and its on the other side of the parking garage) A line is forming behind us in the garage. He returns. Says nothing and then gives us the print out ticket to get out of the garage on the ground level. STILL NO CONTRACT. About an hour later I get an alert on my AMEX that I'm charged for over $1,000. That means they waited until I left the premises to finalize a contract scam me with extra charges that I had declined multiple times. Did she photocopy my card? Enter the information manually? Now I feel more stuck as I have to lock the card thinking this scammer employee is going to continue to do dishonest things. The card I had for this trip is no longer available for my use during our honeymoon. You often hear about the pickpocket thieves to look out for on the trains and the tourist attractions, but I hadn't heard about the ones wearing red shirts at AVIS rental counters. So now I have to waste time and get on the phone/live chats with customer service and message AMEX and Delta vacations, that's who I reserved the car through. At a certain point we made a decision that this can't get in the way of our honeymoon, we have to accept it for what it is and fight it when we get home. Except, it came back at us when we dropped off the car at Fiumicino. (It should be noted that we dropped off the car early as we didn't enjoy the added stress of having a car from a company that we knew we were getting scammed by. We changed our trip plans and rerouted our course to drop off the car early and use the train instead) Soooo. We come to drop off the car. (Side note as we were told we were 8-9 litres short on gas: We filled up the tank near the airport, the gauge is showing FULL when we drop it off. We have the timed receipt from the petrol station.) We get our belongings out, they don't look at the exterior of the car they just bring the handheld over for me to sign, while very conveniently hiding the amount I'm signing for. I asked to see what I am signing for and he scrolls up in a quick manner and I give a very firm "NO. I did not agree to those charges/that amount." I have printed forms of my reservation, the charges that were already paid and what was due at pick up. I have copies of the insurances that I came prepared with. He asks me to come into their little vestible while they straighten it out. He asks for the contract from pick up day, I again insist that I was never given one. They make a phone call and go into the system to see that they never had my signature from the day I picked up the car. Now they say that they are giving me a $20 discount for my troubles and they "are not going to charge me for the missing gas" Theres NO missing gas. We just filled up and this is a hybrid vehicle. HOWEVER, theres a survey that they emailed on the spo

Dear Avis Customer Relations,…read more I am writing to formally complain about a series of failures involving two Avis reservations that resulted in significant stress, wasted time, and improper charges during our recent trip to Italy. The reservations at issue are xxx010 (Naples Airport) and xxx675 (Rome Fiumicino Airport). Naples Reservation - xxxxxxoo Due to a significant delay on United Airlines, our December 24 flight from Washington to Naples was canceled and we were rebooked to arrive in Rome on December 25, making it physically impossible for us to pick up our rental car in Naples. We made repeated attempts to modify or cancel the Naples reservation: 1. We were unable to reach anyone at the Avis Naples Airport desk, despite repeated calls. 2. The U.S. Avis reservations office told us they could not assist and that only the Naples Airport office could modify the reservation. 3. The Avis office in Rome also told us they could not help and that we had to contact Naples Airport again, which, as noted above, was unreachable. In short, we were trapped in a loop with no functional customer support. Rome Airport Experience - December 25 Upon arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport, we approached the Avis/Budget/Maggiore desk and were initially told: - They could do nothing to assist with the Naples reservation, and - There were no cars available to rent. We were explicitly told to take a train instead. However, while still in the terminal waiting area, we checked online and found that both Avis and Budget were actively showing cars available at Rome Airport. To protect ourselves, we made online reservations with both companies. When we returned to the counter with confirmation numbers in hand, suddenly cars were available. At that point: - Staff could not initially locate the Avis Rome reservation (xxxx5) I had just made. - They did locate the Budget reservation, and we were finally provided a car -- nearly three hours after our arrival. Only afterward did staff locate the Avis reservation, at which point I was told it could not be canceled and that I would be charged for it, despite the fact that: - The reservation had been made only minutes earlier, - It was never used, and - The confusion was entirely the result of contradictory information provided by Avis staff. Requested Resolution I am requesting: 1. Immediate cancellation and full refund of reservation 0xxxxx with all charges reversed. 2. Waiver of any penalties or charges associated with the Naples reservation 0xxxxx which we were unable to cancel due solely to Avis's failure to provide reachable customer support. 3. A written explanation of why online inventory showed cars available while desk staff repeatedly stated none were available. This experience reflects a breakdown in communication, accountability, and basic customer service across multiple Avis offices. I expect these issues to be reviewed and resolved promptly.

I was there for a few hours due to waiting my turn and for my car. Where do I begin? The filthy…read morebathrooms without towels or soap? Or getting inaccurate directions from Security as to the pick up point for the offsite rental agency? How about the fact that I wasn't told and it wasn't in my contract, that I needed an international driver's license? Surprice Car Rentals tried to bump up the price, as well as sell me a license, so I declined. I lost my $140 and attempted to get Chase to help me get a refund, since they booked it. There was a clause about cancellation before 3 days, so I was denied. You really do get what you paid for. While walking around the Rental complex to find a new rental, I was advised to go to certain companies that would rent to me without that intl' license. Unfortunately, I ended up with Viaggiare, a company that I had seen on Booking.com as well as Trip Advisor. To make a long story short, they have poor quality control. I tried 3 cars and 2 didn't have window washing fluid and both the inside and outside windows were dirty. Two of the Renault Twingo's that I was offered had a dashboard warning light on. As I was leaving the parking deck, I was told by my salesman to return the car. That's when he found another one, but it too had the same warning light. (It was the low tire pressure warning light.) Apparently the parking lot staff knew that this was a glitch and they couldn't reset it, but not to worry- the tires were fine. Riccardo's associates hadn't told him this, and when I told him that I was reluctant to drive either car, he no longer had any small cars left. I had to take it. When I expressed worry and frustration to the staff, I was berated by a young woman who was a supervisor to a very nice man, Simone, who'd helped me before. I am used to Italians raising their voices. I am one. This wouldn't have bothered me but she was extremely rude and disrespectful to her customer. Just beware that you should plan to get your international license before you go to Europe. While I thought I was saving money by choosing those unknown but cheaper rental car agencies, in the long run, I should have chosen a Hertz or Enterprise. Also, I should not have used my credit card to book my car in advance. There wasn't any advantage to this. I also had to purchase all kinds of insurance for this rental, despite being told by Chase that they wouldn't cover any damage if I chose the same liability and comprehensive with the rental company. By far, my car rental was the most expensive thing on my trip to Italy.

One star because I have to. Rome airport car rental is an absolute disaster! Every car rental…read morecompany takes about 3 hours! Never again! It is better to take a taxi to the closest car rental office OUTSIDE the airport! This level of inefficiency is unacceptable. There are only two people working, when there should be 4-5!

Terrible service from Roberta. She kept smirking at us and was so happy to deny us a car even…read morethough we had a reservation.

* Return only * After a 10 day rental from Milan, and returning here in Rome...it had the making…read moreof a clusterf*ck. Entered airport with a trillion signs... ============================= ...only to pass the car rental return and have to do the ol'airport loop-d-loop to try and find the right place. Turns out, it's part of the parking lot where you take a parking ticket upon entry and use it in the structure to return vehicle -- not a separate area or lot. However, once my gf and I found the drop-off point, it was easy-peasy. Wonderful, nice, English-speaking, quick service. * No invoice showing total... ====================== ...it would be avail in 5 business days. What? I was already nervous, at rental. Shortly after the return, I did get an email of return -- but no total. Checked online status a few times, and it stated "not available". 9 days later, I received my credit card statement, and it showed actually charged that same day, and for the amount I expected. AWESOME. The very next day, I received a printed statement from Italy...with a nice statement. Better late than never, and wonderful that it all worked out.

I don't usually Leave reviews but this one I had to do. Worse customer service ever. Long lines…read morewith no implemented process. The girl that helped us acted as if she was paid to NOT rent a car. Made it Very difficult to rent the car after a 3 hour wait. Do your self a favor, book with another company. June 11, 2023

I would give zero stars. If I knew my bf was getting a car from this company I would have told him…read moreno based off the reviews. This company is still the same will not give car if you are past reservations time and they choose to keep your money saying that it is in there policy and also choose not to help you. This company will never amount to anything. Will always be a small based company and will never grow.

After 8 hours flight with a 1yo, my wife and i had arrived in Rome, knowing we had fully completed…read morethe online reservation requirements, the Sixt rep at Rome airport had welcomed us, asked for the reservation number and for the "international driver license". To my answer that its the first time i hear of this requirement, she answered "its a new 2-months old policy, if you dont have an international driver license, you cant get a car!". And there was myself with my wife and a very hungry baby after an 8 hours flight with no car and no way to get to Positano (4 hours) as planned. My requests to check if i can be helped in any way were not answered. Not talking about the satisfaction on the rep's face facing my situation (but that was a subjective feeling), confronting me with "but sir didnt you read the terms and agreement?" Here are some suggesstions for improvement: 1. UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE - at the same page where user enters his personal info, license number, flight bumber, passport number, have another section for the international driver license and explain the importance of having one. 2. Have the option to produce an international driver license on-spot (at the airport desk)for extra fee 3. Use temporarily full cover insurance for extra per day. 4. email All members about the new policy! 5. educate your Reps! Their job is to represent Sixt well, having the will to win the client's business once again in the future. Arguing about online term and agreement that is longer than the declaration of independence is not the right approach. Actually, according to my opinion, it depicts luck of sexual activity on the Rep's side. I am a guy who find himself in the position of taking a car from Sixt about 12 times a year. I like Sixt, why was i driven to take a car from a different company? I Would like to hear your opinion about this matter. Respectfully, Oren

I returned my car and checked it together with the attendant. I had refilled the car literally 5…read moreminutes before, and was asked to produce a receipt because the needle did not align perfectly with the full. Went over the inspection, and they told me that everything was fine and they would send me a receipt via email. 2 days later I got an email claiming damages on the car, and showing pictures of the car parked in a different position from where I left it. So, make sure that you get your written copy of the receipt before you leave

Huge busy airport that deserves the awards given to it in my opinion. Quite well organized in both…read morethe domestic (T1) and international (T3) terminals. Lots of seating and dining options including some surprisingly inexpensive choices. I got a plate of sliced porchetta, just the meat, for just over €5. Very satisfying. The environment in T3, especially the upper dining floor, is cool, airy with lots of space, and surprisingly subdued in tone despite the volume of people. Relaxing, even! It's a little nerve wracking that the gates are announced so late, 30-45 minutes before boarding, but it's not much of a gauntlet to get to one's gate. T1 and T3 are easily accessible from the train. If you're looking for a last minute postcard drop, there are mailboxes inside T1 at the main departures level, just ask the person at the info booth. Check-in both times went smoothly and the service was courteous. Would appreciate this kind of service in North America. You can given bring up to 2L of liquids through security, gasp! Great airport. Can't wait to visit again!

Let me clear my throat. You can't be too annoyed at an airport that doesn't lose your luggage and…read moregets you from point A to point B safely; however, my word of wisdom--and what I believe would truly elevate the experience--is stronger, clearer communication. My husband and I arrived at the airport 4.5 hours before our flight and immediately went to the Turkish Airlines counter to check our bags before heading to the VAT tax counter to handle other business. As we approached the counter, no one was there. It was completely desolate. We looked around, checked underneath the counters, peered behind the computer monitors--calling on all angels to locate a human being. We waited about 20 minutes, and during that time, other travelers approached us asking if this was the correct counter, whether the airline was operating, and if anyone was coming. We had no answers either. Eventually, I walked to another counter to inquire about what was happening. That's when we were informed that Turkish Airlines staff do not arrive until three hours before departure. Let me be clear--who would reasonably know that other than employees or someone who has previously experienced this? A simple sign stating, "Counter opens at ____," would have resolved the confusion instantly. Airports are already high-stress environments. Travelers are navigating time constraints, security lines, and tight schedules. Clear signage isn't a luxury--it's basic customer care. A small communication effort would make a significant difference. It doesn't take a rocket scientist.