Car Hire at Genoa airport (GOA)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Genoa airport (GOA)

Hiring a car is one of the best ways to explore the Italian Riviera. At Genoa Airport, the car hire company desks are located in the arrivals area, on the ground floor of the terminal. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance, especially during the summer months.

Car Hire Companies

Autovia
Avis
Budget
Drivalia
Europcar
Enterprise (including National and Alamo)
Hertz
Locauto
Maggiore
Sicily by Car
Sixt

Requirements to Hire a Vehicle

To hire a car in Italy, you must meet the following standard requirements:

Driving licence: It must be valid and have been held for at least one year. If your licence was issued outside the European Union, it is strongly recommended (and often mandatory) to present an International Driving Permit.
Minimum age: Generally 21 years. Please note that drivers under 25 are usually subject to an additional “young driver” surcharge.
Identification: A valid passport or national identity card (for EU citizens).
Credit card: A physical credit card in the name of the main driver is required for the security deposit (most agencies do not accept debit cards or cash for this purpose).

Latest updates: January 04, 2026

5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:

Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.

Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.

Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.

Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.