Turin car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Turin
The best car rental companies in Turin are Sixt, Hertz, Avis. Prices start from €23/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 11%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Turin
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€25/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€26/day
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#3
Avis
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€24/day
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#4
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€22/day
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#5
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€23/day
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#6
Europcar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€23/day
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#7
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€27/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€28/day
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#9
Maggiore
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 Turin
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €23 | Fiat Panda | 4 |
| Compact | €28 | Fiat 500 | 4 |
| SUV | €45 | Jeep Renegade | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €60 | Fiat Doblo | 7 |
| Luxury | €88 | Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Turin
Airport — Turin Airport (TRN)
Turin Airport sits about 16km north of the city in Caselle, with rental desks in the terminal and a short walk to the pickup lot; a train and bus both connect to downtown in under 45 minutes.
Downtown — Turin city center / Porta Nuova station
Downtown desks near Porta Nuova station suit travelers heading into the Piedmont countryside — wine country, Alpine resorts, or the Susa Valley — without needing a car in the city itself.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~11% of base rate | TRN airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €13–24/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €6–11/day | Per extra driver |
| ZTL fine (unauthorized entry) | €80–200 | Driving into the historic center without a permit |
| Mountain toll / tunnel fees (Fréjus, Mont Blanc) | €40–60 | Crossing into France via road tunnels |
| Refundable deposit | €200–450 | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Turin
- Turin's city center ZTL restricts non-resident vehicle access on weekdays — camera-enforced fines for unauthorized entry run €80–200.
- Turin Airport is about 16km north of downtown in Caselle, connected by both a direct train (Sadem) and bus in roughly 40–45 minutes.
- Turin is the natural gateway to the Piedmont wine region (Barolo, Barbaresco) and the western Alps, both best explored by car since rural wineries have limited public transit access.
- The Fréjus and Mont Blanc road tunnels connect Turin to France, popular for road trips to Chambéry or Lyon, but carry toll fees of roughly €40–60 one-way.
- Winter visitors heading to Alpine ski resorts like Sestriere or Bardonecchia (both under 2 hours from Turin) should confirm winter tires are fitted, often legally required on mountain routes December–April.
- Turin's grid-pattern center makes driving straightforward compared to older Italian cities, but the arcaded porticoes and one-way streets still reward a car with GPS over improvisation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Turin
Do you need a car in Turin?
Not for the city center, which has a strong tram and metro network. A car is most useful for reaching Piedmont wine country, Alpine ski resorts, or road-tripping into France via the Fréjus or Mont Blanc tunnels.
How far is Turin airport from downtown?
Turin Airport (Caselle) is about 16km north of the city, roughly 30 minutes by car or 40–45 minutes by train or bus.
Can you drive from Turin to Barolo wine country?
Yes, it's about an hour south of Turin, and a rental car is the practical way to visit multiple wineries in the Langhe hills in one day.
Can you drive from Turin into France?
Yes, via the Fréjus or Mont Blanc road tunnels, both tolled at roughly €40–60 one-way, connecting to Chambéry or the French Alps.
Do you need winter tires to drive from Turin to ski resorts?
Many Alpine routes to resorts like Sestriere or Bardonecchia legally require winter tires or chains from roughly December to April — confirm your rental has them fitted before a winter trip.
What is the ZTL in Turin?
It's the limited traffic zone covering the historic center, restricting non-resident vehicle access on weekdays. Camera-enforced fines for unauthorized entry run €80–200.
What is the cheapest car type in Turin?
Economy cars like a Fiat Panda start around €23/day. Groups touring wine country together often pick a 7-seat minivan, starting around €60/day.
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