Car hire in Otranto
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Otranto it puts 41 offers from 8 rental companies within 48 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
41 offers from €24/day · prices for Oct 28 → Oct 31
See the offers ↓Ready-made picks – Otranto
The best offer for each need among the 41 offers on this page: 3 days, Oct 28 → Oct 31, prices read on October 22, 2026.
| Best for | Car | Price | Deposit and excess | Pick-up | View offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Fiat Panda or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €71 for 3 days · €24/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €1600 | In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz · 35 km | View offer |
| Automatic gearbox | Opel Corsa or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · | €85 for 3 days · €28/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €1600 | In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz · 35 km | View offer |
| For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) | Lancia Ypsilon or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €77 for 3 days · €26/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €1600 | In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz · 35 km | View offer |
| SUV | DR 5 or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €102 for 3 days · €34/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €2000 | In town · Lecce Centro Città · 33 km | View offer |
| 7 seats or more | Skoda Kodiaq or similar · Manual · 7 seats · 4 bags · | €478 for 3 days · €159/day | Deposit €2000 · Excess €3050 | At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria · 35 km | View offer |
| Nearest | Fiat Panda or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €78 for 3 days · €26/day | Deposit €800 · Excess €1339 | In town · Lecce Centro Città · 33 km | View offer |
| Lowest deposit | Toyota Aygo or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €224 for 3 days · €75/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €1200 | In town · Lecce Centro Città · 37 km | View offer |
Frequently asked questions – Otranto
Otranto: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Oct 28 → Oct 31) prices start at €71 (€24/day): Fiat Panda (pick-up: Lecce - Via Armando Diaz). The median price of the 41 offers is €113. Prices read on October 22, 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=075057&from=2026-10-28&to=2026-10-31&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 €2000, with a median of €500. The damage excess ranges from €1200 to €3050. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 14 offers, from €85 for 3 days (Opel Corsa).
Where do you pick up the car?
Station: 7, Town and other points: 34. The nearest pick-up point is Lecce Centro Città, 33 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
41 of 41 offers include unlimited mileage and 41 of 41 free cancellation.
How many rental companies are there?
8. 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 – Otranto
- Cheap car: from €24/day, 25 offers
- 7 seats: from €159/day, 4 offers
- Automatic: from €28/day, 14 offers
- SUV: from €34/day, 5 offers
- Low deposit: from €75/day, 7 offers
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Good to know before you drive – Otranto
Information checked on October 19, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
Summer 2026 ZTL: Via Cappuccini and San Francesco di Paola
From 15 June to 15 September 2026 the electronic gates of the seasonal ZTL zones were switched back on: Via Cappuccini from 20:00 to 6:00 and Via San Francesco di Paola from 18:00 to 6:00.
Hotel and B&B guests: plate sent within 48 hours
Under ordinance no. 20 of 2022, if guests must pass the electronic gates to reach a property inside the ZTL, the hotel or B&B sends the car’s plate to the Polizia Locale within 48 hours of entry and it is added to the list of authorised vehicles.
Source: Comune di Otranto – Ordinanza n. 20 del 30/03/2022 (Modifica regolamento ZTL - APU)
Blue bays: three zones and rates
Under the 2024 parking regulation, Zone A (including Parcheggio San Giovanni Paolo II and Lungomare Kennedy) costs €2 an hour or €15 a day, Zone B (e.g. Via del Porto) €1.50 an hour or €12 a day, Zone C (Via Alimini, Viale Europa) €1 an hour or €9 a day; minimum half an hour.
Paid parking: April–October, 8:00 to 2:00
Under the 2024 regulation, blue bays are paid from 1 April to 31 October, 8:00 to 2:00 at night; from 2:00 to 8:00 parking is free. On Wednesdays the Parcheggio Orte cannot be used from 7:00 to 15:00.
Summer 2026: no parking in pine woods off the road
From 15 June to 15 September 2026, a Regione Puglia decree banned parking motor vehicles in all wooded areas, such as coastal pine woods, away from paved or gravel roads; fines ranged from €1,032.91 to €10,329.14.
From Lecce: SS16 to Otranto via Maglie
The last stretch of the SS16, run by ANAS, is about 42 km long: it starts south of Lecce, passes Maglie and reaches Otranto, where the Adriatica highway ends (km 1,000).
Source: ANAS – Strada statale 16 Adriatica (scheda della strada)
Available models – Otranto
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 | 7 | €71 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 7 |
| Opel Corsa | 5 | €78 for 3 days | Manual and automatic | 5 | 5 |
| Fiat 500 | 3 | €81 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 3 |
| Toyota Aygo | 2 | €76 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 2 |
| Peugeot 208 | 2 | €86 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2 | €173 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 2 | €557 for 3 days | Manual | 9 | 2 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 1 | €77 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| Citroen C3 | 1 | €84 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 1 |
| Toyota Aygo X | 1 | €95 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 1 |
| DR 5 | 1 | €102 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 1 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross | 1 | €107 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 1 |
Otranto (LE): cars bookable on SmartRents within 50 km. Nearest pick-up: Monteroni di Lecce (LE), about 39 km away.
41 offers from 8 rental companies within 48 km of Otranto, for a 3-day rental (Oct 28 → Oct 31). Prices updated: October 22, 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
43 results
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.4/10
€71 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€71 for 3 days
€24/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€76 for 3 days€25/day
View offer€76 for 3 days
€25/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€77 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€77 for 3 days
€26/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.4/10
€77 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€77 for 3 days
€26/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€81 for 3 days€27/day
View offer€81 for 3 days
€27/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€83 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€83 for 3 days
€28/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€84 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€84 for 3 days
€28/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.4/10
€85 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€85 for 3 days
€28/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€86 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€86 for 3 days
€29/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€87 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€87 for 3 days
€29/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€90 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€90 for 3 days
€30/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.5/10
€93 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€93 for 3 days
€31/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.1/10
€94 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€94 for 3 days
€31/day
Toyota Aygo X or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€95 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€95 for 3 days
€32/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€100 for 3 days€33/day
View offer€100 for 3 days
€33/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.5/10
€101 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€101 for 3 days
€34/day
DR 5 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€102 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€107 for 3 days€36/day
View offer€107 for 3 days
€36/day
Toyota C-HR Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€113 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€113 for 3 days
€38/day
Renault Captur or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.4/10
€115 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€115 for 3 days
€38/day
Jeep Renegade or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 33 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€115 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€115 for 3 days
€38/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Lecce - Via Armando Diaz, 36 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.4/10
€120 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€120 for 3 days
€40/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€150 for 3 days€50/day
View offer€150 for 3 days
€50/day
Seat Leon Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Estate
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€153 for 3 days€51/day
View offer€153 for 3 days
€51/day
Renault Clio or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€158 for 3 days€53/day
View offer€158 for 3 days
€53/day
Skoda Octavia Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Estate
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€170 for 3 days€57/day
View offer€170 for 3 days
€57/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€173 for 3 days€58/day
View offer€173 for 3 days
€58/day
Volkswagen Golf or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€212 for 3 days€71/day
View offer€212 for 3 days
€71/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€224 for 3 days€75/day
View offer€224 for 3 days
€75/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€229 for 3 days€76/day
View offer€229 for 3 days
€76/day
Fiat 500X or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€256 for 3 days€85/day
View offer€256 for 3 days
€85/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€256 for 3 days€85/day
View offer€256 for 3 days
€85/day
Peugeot 308 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€320 for 3 days€107/day
View offer€320 for 3 days
€107/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€358 for 3 days€119/day
View offer€358 for 3 days
€119/day
Volkswagen Taigo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€381 for 3 days€127/day
View offer€381 for 3 days
€127/day
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€478 for 3 days€159/day
View offer€478 for 3 days
€159/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.0/10
€557 for 3 days€186/day
View offer€557 for 3 days
€186/day
Citroen Jumpy or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
At the station · Lecce Stazione Ferroviaria, 35 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€573 for 3 days€191/day
View offer€573 for 3 days
€191/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In town · Lecce Centro Città, 37 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 9.6/10
€649 for 3 days€216/day
View offer€649 for 3 days
€216/day