Vintage silver Bentley S2 wedding car outside the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum, Rome, Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy
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Canestri Autonoleggi, Rome

A Rome car hire company for weddings, from vintage Rolls-Royces to horse-drawn carriages and a Ferrari.

2 min readUpdated 14 October 2026
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Arriving in Rome

Canestri Autonoleggi is a car hire and chauffeur company in Rome that specialises in cars for weddings and ceremonies. Its fleet mixes vintage and classic models with modern cars, and every vehicle can be viewed in person at its premises before a booking is made.

A vintage silver Bentley S2 wedding car outside the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum, Rome
A vintage silver Bentley S2 wedding car outside the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum, Rome. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.
A black Rolls-Royce Phantom in front of the Vittoriano, Rome, at night
A black Rolls-Royce Phantom in front of the Vittoriano, Rome, at night. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.

The vintage collection

The vintage collection centres on Rolls-Royce, including a Silver Cloud, several Silver Wraith limousines and a drophead cabriolet, alongside Bentley S2 saloons, Excalibur Phaeton and Tiffany cabriolets, a vintage London taxi, a Volkswagen Beetle cabriolet and a Volkswagen T1 bus.

A white Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud dressed with white ribbons for a ceremony
A white Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud dressed with white ribbons for a ceremony. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.
A two-tone Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Mulliner on a blue carpet
A two-tone Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Mulliner on a blue carpet. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.
A white Excalibur Phaeton cabriolet among palms
A white Excalibur Phaeton cabriolet among palms. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.

Carriages and quirks

For a more traditional arrival it also offers horse-drawn carriages with white or black horses and coachmen in period livery, and a vintage sidecar motorcycle. A vintage Fiat 500, the London taxi and the red and white Volkswagen bus suit a lighter-hearted wedding party.

A horse-drawn carriage with a white horse at the Spanish Steps, Rome
A horse-drawn carriage with a white horse at the Spanish Steps, Rome. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.
A red and white Volkswagen T1 bus for wedding parties
A red and white Volkswagen T1 bus for wedding parties. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.
A vintage London taxi, rear, with white flowers on the parcel shelf
A vintage London taxi, rear, with white flowers on the parcel shelf. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.

Modern and fast

Among modern cars it hires out a Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Maserati Quattroporte and a Mercedes S-Class, as well as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Alfa Romeo sports cars. Lincoln and Hummer limousines are available for wedding transfers, hen and stag parties and evenings out in Rome.

A red Ferrari 458 Spider with tan leather interior and door open
A red Ferrari 458 Spider with tan leather interior and door open. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.
A white Lamborghini Aventador Roadster with scissor doors raised
A white Lamborghini Aventador Roadster with scissor doors raised. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.

Rates

Cars are hired with a uniformed chauffeur or, for selected models, without a driver, and the price quoted is usually all inclusive. Published wedding rates in Rome and the surrounding area start at 500 euros for a white limousine with a black roof. Weekday weddings are offered a 10 percent discount, and bridal cars can be dressed with flowers and ribbons.

A white limousine with a black roof near the Arch of Constantine, Rome
A white limousine with a black roof near the Arch of Constantine, Rome. Photograph: Canestri Autonoleggi, Car Hire Italy.

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