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Genoa car hire

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Genoa car hire information

Pick-up locationGenoa
Car types
Hire locations77
Airport locations40

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Genoa

  • Explore Italian wonders with car hire in Genoa, as you take in this stunning coastal city that stretches alongside the Italian Riviera. Take your Genoa car hire out for a drive just 34min away and visit the gorgeous coastal peninsula towns of Camogli and Portofino, or enjoy a relaxing 2-hour drive to Parma, home of the namesake ham and parmesan cheese.
  • Arriving in Genoa by air will see you land at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo airport, just a 12-minute drive from the city centre. Larger commercial car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sunnycars and others all have branches at the airport, as well as within the city itself. When you arrive at Genoa Airport, you will find the car rental section conveniently placed in the Arrivals area, just behind the General Tourist Information counter.
  • The historic centre of Genoa is traffic-restricted and considered pedestrian-friendly. While you will not be able to drive here, you can catch a bus, taxi, or go for a stroll to see the cultural and historic sights. When driving around the rest of the city, ports and coastal regions, take note of high foot traffic regions such as the University. Scooters are a dominant form of transport and tend to whizz around the city, so keep your eyes peeled. To avoid congestion, accidents and getting lost, book a sat nav with your car hire in Genoa and ensure you get around with ease.
  • With several main motorways and roads servicing the city of Genoa, the region experiences surprisingly low congestion rates historically. The main motorway coming into Genoa is the A7, which in turn becomes the A80. The SS1 is the major road, which stretches along much of the coast line. Select roads sometimes experience minor traffic delays, such as Via Carlo Barabino, but for the most part, your driving experience should not be marred by traffic jams. Your sat nav will be able to highlight areas to avoid.
  • Book your car hire in Genoa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy car hire in Genoa are around 70% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Genoa

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Genoa?

    With Genoa being such a diverse city in terms of landscape and infrastructure, the roads vary from the coastlines to the cities, making all car types suitable. With Genoa covering 94 miles of coastline, your vehicle hire may vary from a compact economy car that can manoeuvre through winding, smaller streets, to a convertible sports car, perfect for those scenic ocean drives. Base your vehicle option around your travelling party, schedule and sight-seeing wish list, and you are guaranteed to be satisfied with your choice.

  • What’s the speed limit in Genoa?

    The speed limit on the Genoa motorways is 80mph to 90mph, with a substantial drop in the city centre at 30mph. Genoa has a significant amount of traffic cameras across the city, ranging from the city centre to the motorways, ports and coastal towns – so watch that speedometer.

  • Where are the best places to park in Genoa?

    Due to the city's infrastructure, street parking is notoriously difficult to come by in the city centre of Genoa – and free street parking is considered almost impossible. Parcheggio Carignano, Marina Park, Parcheggio Andrea Podestà and ParcheggioMercanzia are commercial car parks that offer affordable rates at around €1.30 (£1.14) per hour. They are all within walking distance of the city centre. For free or reduced rate car parks, look out for Parcheggio via Moresco, Parcheggio PiazzaleMarassi, Parcheggio via Rubattino or Parcheggio Dinegro, also within walking distance of the city centre. Your car will be safe there while you explore Genoa on foot.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Genoa?

    The average price of fuel in Genoa is R148,81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 786 and R2 381, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Genoa?

    Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Genoa.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Genoa?

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

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Genoa?

    An Economy car hire in Genoa costs R411 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Genoa?

    A Mini car hire in Genoa costs R419 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Genoa?

    An Intermediate car hire in Genoa costs R2 471 per day, on average.

Genoa car rental reviews and directory

Thrifty

10,0

Wonderful

1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Genoa

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Locations in Genoa

Apt C.colombo

+39 010 601 2525

Monday08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday08:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:00
Friday08:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:00

Piazzale Iqbal Masih, Snc

+39 010 890 7067

Monday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Great experience

1 out of 1

Avis

8,0

Very Good

1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

4 locations in Genoa

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Aeroporto Di Genova

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

Corso Sardegna 275r

+39 010 839 2153

Monday15:30 - 19:0008:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:0015:30 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:0015:30 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:0015:30 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 12:0015:30 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:0016:00 - 19:00

Piazza Acquaverde 1

+39 010 247 4163

Monday14:30 - 18:0010:00 - 12:30
Tuesday14:30 - 18:0010:00 - 12:30
Wednesday10:00 - 12:3014:30 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 12:3014:30 - 18:00
Friday14:30 - 18:0010:00 - 12:30

Via Pionieri E Aviatori D'ital

+39 010 651 5101

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

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Hertz

5,0

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

7.0

3 locations in Genoa

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Apt C.colombo

+39 010 601 2525

Monday08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday08:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:00
Friday08:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:00

Piazzale Iqbal Masih, Snc

+39 010 890 7067

Monday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Tuesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

Via Eugenio Ruspoli 12r

+39 010 553 1003

Monday08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday08:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:00
Friday08:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00

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2,0 Poor

Aug 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Location was closed for 5 days and does not have a key dropped box.

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Service. Assistance. Quality of vehicle.

Cons:

NA

1 out of 1

Dollar

4,6

Mediocre

3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

3 locations in Genoa

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Apt C.colombo

+39 010 601 2525

Monday08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday08:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:00
Friday08:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:00

Piazzale Iqbal Masih, Snc

+39 010 890 7067

Monday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

Via Eugenio Ruspoli

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2,0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
I got to the rental car location and the building was closed. Officials would not let anyone in and I believe it was evacuated. I received no notification from anyone. I tried calling the phone number to the location and it was disconnected. After an hour of trying to reach anyone from dollar I had to give up and take a train to my destination.

9,2 Wonderful

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Picking up the car was easy in Genoa. The car was clean, comfortable and easy to drive. The employees were kind and reasonable. Great Experience!

Cons:

The car we chose was not available because we were there a half hour early. It's really hard to judge traffic in a foreign country, so there should be a little more flexibility. It was also difficult to get customer service to change our dropoff location - I had to call multiple times after getting disconnected multiple times. We had better luck with Dollar than with it's sister company Hertz, which even with a reservation, we were 86th in queue after an 8 hour flight and no sleep. We ended up paying $350 for a car service to get us to our destination at the beginning of our trip. It might have been due to the airport (Milan vs Genoa) and the large flight we came in on, but they were ill prepared at Hertz.

8,0 Very Good

May 2022

KAYAK
No issues

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Genoa

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Via Casaregis 46

+39 010 580071

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Via Pionieri De Aviatori

+39 010 614 3056

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

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Sixt

10,0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Genoa

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Piazza Giuseppe Verdi 2

+39 02 9475 7979

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

Sala Arrivi

+39 02 9475 7979

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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MAGGIORE

10,0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Best rated

4 locations in Genoa

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Corso Sardegna, 275/281

Opening times not available

Genoa airport

0039 010 651 2467

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:00

Piazza Acquaverde 1 Genova

+39 010 247 4163

Opening times not available

Via Pionieri E Aviatori D'Italia Snc

Opening times not available

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Europcar

10,0

Wonderful

No reviews available

2 locations in Genoa

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Cristoforo Colombo Airport

+39 010 650 4881

Opening times not available

Via G. Casaregis 46/1

+39 010 595 5428

Opening times not available

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Budget

7,8

Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Genoa

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Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

Piazza Acquaverde 1

Monday10:00 - 12:3014:30 - 18:00
Tuesday14:30 - 18:0010:00 - 12:30
Wednesday10:00 - 12:3014:30 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 12:3014:30 - 18:00
Friday14:30 - 18:0010:00 - 12:30

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Rental Plus

9,7

Wonderful

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

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Via Giuseppe Casaregis, 42, - Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Itália

Opening times not available

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LOCAUTO

8,5

Very Good

No reviews available

3 locations in Genoa

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Apt Cristoforo Colombo

010 61.43.056

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

Via Casaregis 90r

+39 010 580071

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

Via Giuseppe Casaregis, 46

+39 010 580 071

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

8,0

Very Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Genoa

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Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Apt

390106512467

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00
Sunday08:30 - 20:0014:00 - 18:00

Via G.Casaregis 42/1

Opening times not available

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Autovia

8,0

Very Good

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa airport

+39 051 647 2452

Opening times not available

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B-Rent

7,6

Good

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Airport Cristoforo Colombo GOA

Opening times not available

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Leasys Rent

6,9

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa airport

+39 010 614 0046

Opening times not available

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Ecovia

6,3

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Via Pionieri E Aviatori D'italia Genova, GE

+39 320 770 6717

Opening times not available

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Goldcar Rental SP

6,3

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Opening times not available

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Rhodium

5,9

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Opening times not available

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GREEN MOTION

5,5

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Airport Cristoforo Colombo GOA

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NOLEGGIARE

5,5

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Via Alessandro Rimassa, 47, Genova, Cittá  Metropolitana di Genova, Liguria

+39 109 913 095

Monday08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday08:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:00
Friday08:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 20:00

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DRIVALIA

5,1

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Aeroporto C. Colombo, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia, 1, Genova GE

+39 010 614 0046

Opening times not available

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OptimoRent

4,0

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genova Airport

+39 334 604 1144

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

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National

2,0

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Pionieri De Aviatori Italia 44

+39 010 614 3056

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

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FLIZZR

8,2

Very Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Apt Cristoforo Colombo

+39 029 475 7979

Opening times not available

Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 2

+39 02 9475 7979

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Rentscape

6,4

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Via Giuseppe Casaregis, 46/1

Opening times not available

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MEGADRIVE

4,0

Mediocre

No reviews available

3 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo, Aeroporto C. Colombo

Opening times not available

C.So Sardegna 275r

Opening times not available

Stazione Piazza Principe

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

7 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Aeroporto Cristoforo Colombo

Opening times not available

Piazzale iqbal Masih snc

Opening times not available

Via Casaregis 46

Opening times not available

Via Eugenio Ruspoli 1/3 R

Opening times not available

Via G.Casaregis 42/1

Opening times not available

Via Pionieri e Aviatori d´Italia

Opening times not available

Via Rimassa 47/167r

Opening times not available

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Free2Move

No score available yet

2 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Corso Perrone 19

+39 010 648901

Monday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:0014:00 - 18:00
Thursday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 12:00
Friday14:00 - 18:0008:00 - 12:00

Lungobisagno Dalmazia, 69D

Monday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
Tuesday15:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00

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Locauto Rent a Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

AEROPORTO CRISTOFORO COLOMBO - Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia 1, Genova (GE)

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Via G.Casaregis 90/R, Genova

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Shouqi

No score available yet

2 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Cristoforo Colombo Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

Via G.casaregis 42/1

+39 010 595 5428

Opening times not available

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YourRent

No score available yet

2 locations in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Apt

Opening times not available

Genoa Principe Central Station

Opening times not available

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Alamo

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Pionieri De Aviatori Italia 44

+39 010 614 3056

Monday07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday07:30 - 23:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:00
Friday07:30 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 23:00
Sunday07:30 - 23:00

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Europcar Cristoforo Colombo

Opening times not available

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Elite Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genova Airport

Opening times not available

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Holiday Autos

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

GENOA CRISTOFORO COLOMBO APT

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King Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa airport

+41 335 333 533

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King Rent Exclusive Services

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Apt Cristoforo Colombo

+39 413 3533 3533

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Leasys Rent - Drivalia

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Aeroporto C. Colombo, Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia, 1, Genova GE

+39 010 614 0046

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Liigu

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One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Airport (GOA)

+44 7818 005232

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Morini Rent

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Via Paolo Boselli 4R

+39 010 365 567

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Prime Rent Exclusive

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One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genova Airport

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Rent Smart 24

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One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Via Giuseppe Casaregis, 42, - Città Metropolitana di Genova Liguria, Itália

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Rental4Leisure

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One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Piazza Francesco Guicciardini

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SICILY BY CAR

No score available yet

One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa Airport

+39 010 65 91 536 / +3457313591

Monday08:00 - 12:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday08:00 - 12:00
Thursday08:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

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Smile Rent

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One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Cristofono Colombo Airport

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Win Rent

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One location in Genoa

Locations in Genoa

Genoa airport

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7 travellers who hired a car in Genoa gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.6

Car hire locations in or near Genoa

Good to know

Most popular car type

Economy

When to book a car hire in Genoa

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