Title: Car Hire at St. Peter's Basilica, VAT - Expedia.co.uk [Vatican Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rome-Vatican.dx6046253)[St. Peter's Basilica Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Peters-Basilica-Hotels.0-l6074144-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[St. Peter's Basilica Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Peters-Basilica-Vatican.d6074144.Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/7765d7a4-d7ae-46ff-b5b4-efcd49dddeed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Hire at St. Peter's Basilica, VAT ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in St. Peter's Basilica ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in St. Peter's Basilica \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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Hire a car from Expedia and get ready to explore every corner of Rome, including those paths less traveled! ### How much is car hire near St. Peter's Basilica? > Collect a cheap car hire close to St. Peter's Basilica and plan your adventures around your own agenda. With great rates from several car hire companies, hitting the road in your own vehicle is a snap with Expedia. Add some filters to fine-tune your search and land the best deal. Some factors that might influence the price are your pick-up and drop-off points and travel dates. ### Which car hire companies have a drop off near St. Peter's Basilica? > You'll find rental car return depots run by Hertz, Europcar and Avis near St. Peter's Basilica. If you're going to drop off your rented wheels at a location other than where you collected them, be aware that most car hire companies require an extra fee. Drop your car hire at St. Peter's Basilica, then explore some other attractions while you're in the area. ### How much is parking near St. Peter's Basilica? > The official website is the place to find the latest prices for parking at St. Peter's Basilica. Head online to see if there is any free parking at St. Peter's Basilica on offer during your trip. ### Are there electric car charging stations near St. Peter's Basilica? > Recharge yourself, and your car, at one of Expedia's hotels with electric car charging stations. Find out if there are any of these getaways near St. Peter's Basilica and wake up ready to discover the city with a full battery. ### What is the closest airport to St. Peter's Basilica? > The closest major airport near St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is Ciampino Airport (CIA). It's around 16 miles to the southeast. Another option is Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO), approximately 20 miles southwest of St. Peter's Basilica. Whether you hire a car from an airport, downtown or near a main attraction, you'll appreciate the convenience of having your own wheels available around the clock. ### Where is St. Peter's Basilica in Rome? > St. Peter's Basilica is around 2 miles east of central Rome. ### What time does St. Peter's Basilica open and close? > Don't leave your trip to chance and plan ahead — visit St. Peter's Basilica's official website for up-to-date opening and closing hours. A handy tip? Look through the attraction's online reviews or any social media pages it may have. Oftentimes you'll get some useful advice from travellers who've already been there. ### Why should I hire a car with Expedia to visit St. Peter's Basilica? > We know flexibility matters, which is why Expedia offers free cancellations on the majority of car hires. If your St. Peter's Basilica plans change, log in to your account through the [Trips portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/trips), click "manage booking" and then choose "cancel this car." Flexibility is just the start of the reasons to rent a ride with Expedia. Bundle your accommodation, flights and vehicle rental into a package deal and save on your entire getaway. And that means more cash to spend on sightseeing, food or whatever you like! On top of that, our free loyalty platform, One Key™, lets you collect and use OneKeyCash™\* on eligible flights, hotels and more. \*OneKeyCash disclaimer - OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia. ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | --- | --- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - Cars - [Hotels near Museo Storico Artistico](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Museo-Storico-Artistico-Hotels.0-l553248621532956074-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Sistine Chapel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sistine-Chapel-Hotels.0-l6074136-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Tomb of St Peter](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tomb-Of-St-Peter-Hotels.0-l553248621532956076-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Museo Storico Artistico](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Museo-Storico-Artistico-Vatican.d553248621532956074.Attraction) - [Palace of the Governorate of Vatican City State](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palace-Of-The-Governorate-Of-Vatican-City-State-Vatican.d6116028.Attraction) - [Sistine Chapel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sistine-Chapel-Vatican.d6074136.Attraction) - [Car hire near Sistine Chapel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sistine-Chapel.d6074136.Car-Hire-Guide)