Car hire in La Spezia
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for La Spezia it puts 31 offers from 6 rental companies within 25 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
31 offers from €20/day · prices for Oct 26 → Oct 29
See the offers ↓Ready-made picks – La Spezia
The best offer for each need among the 31 offers on this page: 3 days, Oct 26 → Oct 29, prices read on October 19, 2026.
| Best for | Car | Price | Deposit and excess | Pick-up | View offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Fiat Panda or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · | €60 for 3 days · €20/day | Deposit €700 · Excess €1300 | In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo · 1.8 km | View offer |
| Automatic gearbox | Ford Focus or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €92 for 3 days · €31/day | Deposit €700 · Excess €2600 | In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo · 1.8 km | View offer |
| For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) | Peugeot 208 or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €73 for 3 days · €24/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €1339 | In town · La Spezia Centro Città · 1.7 km | View offer |
| SUV | Peugeot 2008 or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €112 for 3 days · €37/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €1648 | In town · La Spezia Centro Città · 1.7 km | View offer |
| 7 seats or more | Volkswagen Caravelle or similar · Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · | €1091 for 3 days · €364/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €2000 | In town · La Spezia - Migliarina · 1.8 km | View offer |
| Nearest | Fiat 500 or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €86 for 3 days · €29/day | Deposit €200 · Excess €1952 | In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo · 1.6 km | View offer |
| Lowest deposit | Toyota Aygo or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €90 for 3 days · €30/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €1200 | In town · La Spezia - Migliarina · 1.8 km | View offer |
Frequently asked questions – La Spezia
La Spezia: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Oct 26 → Oct 29) prices start at €60 (€20/day): Fiat Panda (pick-up: La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo). The median price of the 31 offers is €102. Prices read on October 19, 2026; they change with other dates.
How do I see prices for my dates?
Just change the dates (YYYY-MM-DD) in this link: https://smartrents.it/en/auto?comune=011015&from=2026-10-26&to=2026-10-29&fromHour=10&toHour=10&age=30&via=ai. fromHour and toHour set the pick-up and return hours (6–23), age the driver's age; to return the car somewhere else add &drop= and the place name, e.g. &drop=Roma. Prices are read live for those dates.
How much are the deposit and the excess?
The deposit ranges from €0 to €750, with a median of €500. The damage excess ranges from €1200 to €3660. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 10 offers, from €92 for 3 days (Ford Focus).
Where do you pick up the car?
Town and other points: 31. The nearest pick-up point is La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 1.6 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
31 of 31 offers include unlimited mileage and 31 of 31 free cancellation.
How many rental companies are there?
6. Their offers are above in a single list, cheapest first, with each one's deposit and excess.
How do you book?
Choose an offer and open “View offer”: you book and pay on the partner's site, which handles payment, support and cancellation. Enter your own dates in the search to see updated prices.
Can I pay with a debit card?
Yes*: SmartRents cars and those of partner rental companies booked on smartrents.it can also be paid with a debit card. *Not always: with a debit or prepaid card the deposit may carry a surcharge, and for offers booked on the partner's site the rental company decides, as shown in the offer.
Search by need – La Spezia
- Cheap car: from €20/day, 17 offers
- Automatic: from €31/day, 10 offers
- SUV: from €37/day, 4 offers
- Low deposit: from €29/day, 13 offers
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Car hire nearby – La Spezia
Good to know before you drive – La Spezia
Information checked on October 19, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
Pedestrian centre: no cars, 24 hours a day
An ordinance of 10 June 2026 confirms that in the central pedestrian area (Via del Prione, Corso Cavour, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Sant'Agostino and nearby streets) all motor vehicles are banned from driving and parking around the clock, and offending cars are towed. Taxis and chauffeured cars may only pick up and drop off, and never between 16:00 and 20:00 on Via del Prione, Corso Cavour and the adjoining squares.
Centro-Torretto ZTL: the electronic gates
Around the pedestrian area lies the 'Centro-Torretto' ZTL, in force 24 hours a day under a 2019 ordinance that the Comune still refers to in 2026: only authorised vehicles may enter. The electronic gates are on Via Fazio, Via Manzoni (corner of Via XX Settembre), Viale Mazzini (corner of Via d'Azeglio), Via Diaz (corner of Viale Italia) and Via Chiodo (corner of Via Persio).
Park Centro Stazione under La Spezia Centrale
Beneath the forecourt of La Spezia Centrale station (Piazzale delle Medaglie d'Oro), ATC MP's Park Centro Stazione has 218 spaces on two underground floors and is open 24 hours. From 1 October to 30 April it costs €1.50/h from 8:00 to 20:00 and €1/h at night; from May to September €1.50/h for the first two daytime hours, then €2/h.
Source: ATC Mobilità e Parcheggi – Park Centro Stazione La Spezia
DarmiPark and PalaPark: 12 hours free plus shuttle
At the DarmiPark (Piazza d'Armi, 319 spaces) and PalaPark (Piazzale Pozzoli, 430 spaces) interchange car parks the first 12 hours are free, then €2/h. Monday to Saturday a free shuttle runs to the centre from 6:30 (PalaPark) or 7:00 (DarmiPark) until 20:00, and the parking ticket serves as the bus ticket.
Source: ATC Mobilità e Parcheggi – Parcheggi di Interscambio (aggiornamento 14/05/2026)
San Giuseppe fair: ZTL suspended, free shuttles
For the San Giuseppe fair, 18–20 March in 2026, the ZTL was suspended from 10:00 on 17 March to 10:00 on 21 March, while temporary bans and one-way systems applied in the centre. The Comune urged drivers to use the Pala Park and Darmi Park interchange car parks, linked by two free shuttle lines until 21:00.
Source: Comune della Spezia – Fiera di San Giuseppe 2026: viabilità, parcheggi e servizi (18/03/2026)
From the A12 and A15: La Spezia exit, then link road
From both the A12 and the A15, leave at the La Spezia toll exit, then follow the motorway link road and Via Carducci to the centre. The nearest airports listed by the Comune's tourism portal are Pisa (80 km) and Genoa (113 km).
Source: Comune della Spezia – Visitspezia, portale turistico: Come arrivare
Cinque Terre by train from La Spezia
To visit the Cinque Terre, the National Park recommends the train: La Spezia is the terminus on the Pisa–Genoa line, and local trains stop at Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The Cinque Terre Train Card can be used starting from La Spezia or Levanto.
Available models – La Spezia
Lowest price for 3 days for each model. “Or similar”: the rental company may hand over a car of the same category.
| Model | Offers | From | Gearbox | Seats | Rental companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda | 4 | €60 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 4 |
| Opel Corsa | 3 | €76 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 3 |
| Peugeot 2008 | 3 | €112 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 3 |
| Fiat 500 | 2 | €71 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 2 |
| Peugeot 208 | 2 | €73 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 2 | €77 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Toyota Aygo | 2 | €90 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 2 |
| Ford Focus | 2 | €92 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Peugeot 308 | 2 | €116 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2 | €128 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Volkswagen T-Cross | 1 | €98 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| Volkswagen Taigo | 1 | €102 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
La Spezia (SP): cars bookable on SmartRents within 50 km. Nearest pick-up: Brugnato (SP), about 17 km away.
31 offers from 6 rental companies within 25 km of La Spezia, for a 3-day rental (Oct 26 → Oct 29). Prices updated: October 19, 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
33 results
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€60 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€60 for 3 days
€20/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€62 for 3 days€21/day
View offer€62 for 3 days
€21/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
€71 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€71 for 3 days
€24/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
€73 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€73 for 3 days
€24/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€76 for 3 days€25/day
View offer€76 for 3 days
€25/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€77 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€77 for 3 days
€26/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€86 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€86 for 3 days
€29/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€89 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€89 for 3 days
€30/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€90 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€90 for 3 days
€30/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€92 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€92 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€93 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€93 for 3 days
€31/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€93 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€93 for 3 days
€31/day
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€98 for 3 days€33/day
View offer€98 for 3 days
€33/day
Volkswagen Taigo or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
€102 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€102 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia - Viale Italia, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€102 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · La Spezia - Viale Italia, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€103 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€103 for 3 days
€34/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale Italia, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Jeep Avenger or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
€107 for 3 days€36/day
View offer€107 for 3 days
€36/day
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · La Spezia Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
€112 for 3 days€37/day
View offer€112 for 3 days
€37/day
Peugeot 308 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia - Viale Italia, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€116 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€116 for 3 days
€39/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€118 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€118 for 3 days
€39/day
Jeep Renegade or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · La Spezia - Viale San Bartolomeo, 2 km · 19 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€118 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€118 for 3 days
€39/day
Peugeot 308 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€122 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€122 for 3 days
€41/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Viale Italia, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€128 for 3 days€43/day
View offer€128 for 3 days
€43/day
Jeep Compass or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · La Spezia Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
€128 for 3 days€43/day
View offer€128 for 3 days
€43/day
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · La Spezia - Viale Italia, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€129 for 3 days€43/day
View offer€129 for 3 days
€43/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€164 for 3 days€55/day
View offer€164 for 3 days
€55/day
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€183 for 3 days€61/day
View offer€183 for 3 days
€61/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In town · La Spezia - Migliarina, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0
€1091 for 3 days€364/day
View offer€1091 for 3 days
€364/day