Siena car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Siena
The best car rental companies in Siena are Sixt, Avis, Locauto. Prices start from €24/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 12%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Siena
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€27/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€29/day
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#3
Avis
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€26/day
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#4
Europcar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€25/day
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#5
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€23/day
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#6
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€28/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€25/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€30/day
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#9
Locauto
Local pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €200Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€20/day
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-21 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Siena
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €24 | Fiat Panda | 4 |
| Compact | €29 | Fiat 500 | 4 |
| SUV | €45 | Jeep Renegade | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €60 | Fiat Doblò | 7 |
| Luxury | €88 | Audi A4 | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Siena
Airport — Florence Airport (FLR)
Siena has no airport of its own, so most visitors pick up at Florence Airport (FLR), about 1h15–1h30 south via the toll-free Siena–Florence raccordo. Pisa Airport (PSA) is a budget-flight alternative roughly 2 hours away.
Downtown — Siena city center (near Porta Camollia / train station)
Local desks sit just outside the ZTL boundary near the train station and Porta Camollia, convenient for visitors who arrive by regional train and want a car only for the Tuscan countryside.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~12% of base rate | Florence or Pisa airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €12–25/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €6–10/day | Per extra driver |
| ZTL violation fine | €100+ | Entering Siena's historic center without a permit — electronic cameras (varchi) monitor 24/7 |
| A1 Autostrada tolls | €5–15 per trip | Driving to/from Florence, Rome, or the coast |
| Perimeter parking (P-zones) | €1.50–2.50/hour | Outside the medieval walls, closest legal parking to the old town |
| Refundable deposit | €200–450 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Siena
- Siena has no airport of its own — the nearest is Florence (FLR), about 1h15–1h30 away via the toll-free Siena–Florence raccordo, with Pisa (PSA) as a budget-flight alternative roughly 2 hours out.
- Siena's historic center is one of Italy's strictest ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) zones — electronic cameras (varchi elettronici) monitor entry 24/7, and unauthorized entry can bring a fine well over €100.
- Piazza del Campo and most of the walled old town are entirely car-free; visitors park in the numbered perimeter zones outside the walls and walk or use shuttle escalators in.
- Siena hosts the Palio horse race twice a year (July 2 and August 16), when the entire historic center closes to vehicles and surrounding streets see days of gridlock.
- A car is the practical way to explore Tuscany's countryside beyond Siena — the Chianti wine region and Val d'Orcia towns like Montalcino, Pienza, and San Gimignano have limited or no direct public transport.
- Siena sits just off the fast, toll-free Siena–Florence raccordo, though longer trips toward Rome or the coast pick up tolls on the A1 Autostrada del Sole.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Siena
Do you need a car in Siena?
Not for the walled historic center, which is compact, hilly, and entirely walkable. A car becomes essential for exploring Chianti, Val d'Orcia, and the wider Tuscan countryside.
Where do I pick up a rental car for Siena?
Siena has no airport, so most visitors pick up at Florence Airport (FLR), about 1h15–1h30 away, or at a downtown desk near Siena's train station.
What is Siena's ZTL and how do I avoid a fine?
The ZTL is a limited-traffic zone covering the historic center, monitored by 24/7 cameras. Non-resident vehicles without a permit that enter can be fined over €100 — always park in the numbered perimeter zones outside the walls.
Where can I park near Siena's old town?
Use the signposted P-zones just outside the medieval walls; several connect to the center via escalators or shuttle buses, avoiding the ZTL entirely.
Can I drive in Siena during the Palio?
No — during the Palio (July 2 and August 16) the historic center closes completely to vehicles, and traffic backs up on surrounding roads for days.
Is Pisa Airport a good alternative to Florence for reaching Siena?
Yes, especially for budget European flights, though the drive to Siena from Pisa is longer at roughly 2 hours versus 1h15–1h30 from Florence.
What is the cheapest car type available in Siena?
Economy cars like a Fiat Panda start around €24/day. For a family trip through the Tuscan countryside, a 7-seat minivan starts around €60/day.
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