St. Peter's Basilica Car Rental

Yes. Simply head to Expedia to rent a car near St. Peter’s Basilica. And, with other Rome attractions such as Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square just a short drive away, having a car rental makes it possible to cross off all the sights at your own speed.

There are multiple car rental companies to select from near St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. About 1.29 kilometres away, Hertz is the closest to St. Peter’s Basilica. Europcar and Avis are also nearby. Finding a great deal from a wide range of outlets is easy with Expedia. Simply enter your travel dates, pick-up and drop-off locations, then check the “Great Deal” box under our filter heading to see some exclusive offers.

You can pick up a cheap car rental close to St. Peter’s Basilica. However, the price of your ride can differ based on a few things, like the vehicle class chosen, your pick-up and drop-off locations and travel dates. Expedia makes it a snap to land the ideal option for your budget, so browse our tempting offers from a big range of car rental companies and set off with the best deal!

You’ll discover Hertz, Europcar and Avis rental car return outlets not far from St. Peter’s Basilica. Remember that the majority of car rental companies may charge extra if you return your vehicle to somewhere other than the pick-up location. Drop your rental car at St. Peter’s Basilica and keep your travel adventure going by exploring the area on foot.

The official website is a good place to find the latest prices for parking at St. Peter’s Basilica. Search online to see if there is any free parking at St. Peter’s Basilica available during your visit.

With online search tools and apps, you can quickly discover if there are electric car charging stations close to St. Peter’s Basilica. If you want to make things as convenient as possible, look into our range of hotels with electric car charging stations.

The closest major airport near St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is Ciampino Airport (CIA). It’s around 26 kilometres to the southeast. A second option is Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO), about 32 kilometres southwest of St. Peter’s Basilica. Whether you rent a car from downtown, an airport or close to a popular attraction, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of having your own vehicle available 24/7.

Located around 3 kilometres east of the downtown area, make St. Peter’s Basilica one of your first pit stops during your Rome escape.

With your own ride, your opportunities for exploring are endless! Ostia Antica, Villa d’Este and Hadrian’s Villa are easy road trips from central Rome once you’ve visited St. Peter’s Basilica.

Don’t leave your getaway to chance and plan ahead — head to St. Peter’s Basilica’s official website to stay up-to-date on opening and closing times. A handy tip? Look up the attraction’s online reviews or any social media pages it may have. You’ll often get great advice from fellow travellers who have recently visited.

Discover the best car rental deals in one place on Expedia. We partner with providers of all sizes to offer you a variety of vehicle classes at awesome prices. Looking for even bigger savings? Bundle your St. Peter’s Basilica car rental, flights and hotel into a package. Reserve your ride with Expedia and you’ll also get free cancellation. If you need to cancel, simply log in to the Trips portal and click on “manage booking.”