Italy holiday rentals: villas & more

Discover a selection of more than 10,000 holiday rentals in Italy that are perfect for your trip. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo holiday homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including private pool and pool. Prices start at £ 40 per night, and villas and houses are popular options for a stay in Italy. Either way, you'll find a rental for everyone's needs.

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Experience the beauty of Italy in holiday lettings

Prepare to be enraptured by tales of Colosseum-building Roman emperors, be taken with the tastes of fragrant red Chianti and soft peppery Neapolitan pizzas, gasp at the unearthed ruins of Pompeii, or channel La Dolce Vita on the handsome Amalfi Coast. Welcome to Italy. Ancient and beautiful, and forever charming travellers with its tiramisu of culture, this one is a chart-topper, no question. Italy holiday rentals range from rustic cottages in the Tuscan hills to luxurious villas between the foothills of the Alps, city flats in buzzing Rome to boltholes by the Sicilian beaches. What will you choose?

History

History and culture near Italian holiday homes

With its long history, Italy is filled with intriguing historic sites that are a must-visit on your trip. Holiday homes are available near places like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, an elaborately adorned 14th-century tower with a famous leaning façade, and the Roman Forum, an excavation site with Roman temples and government buildings dating back 2,000 years. You’ll also enjoy Doge’s Palace, an ornate Gothic palace with exhibitions and prison and armoury tours.

Things to do

Attractions near your holiday rental in Italy

Italy holiday rentals in cities like Rome and Florence are a real treat for budding culture vultures. The capital is full of the remains of ancient forums and temples, the great Colosseum and the domed Vatican – no wonder it's called the Eternal City. It's Tuscan compadre Florence, meanwhile, has statues by Michelangelo and the great Uffizi Gallery with masterpieces from Caravaggio to Botticelli. Outdoor museums of Pompeii and Herculaneum have been uncovered close to Naples – Roman towns frozen in time by the ash plumes of hulking Vesuvius.

Activities

Things to do near holiday homes in Italy

Don't think Italy's only about morning espressos and stomach-stretching plates of pasta. This boot-shaped nation is also a veritable playground for adventurers. You can lace up the hiking boots and scramble the needle-like summits of the Dolomites – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can windsurf on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda. You can ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn. You can snorkel through Sicilian lagoons and venture up smoky volcanos like Vesuvius and Etna. Meanwhile, motorbike rides and train journeys will reveal glimpses of Gran Paradiso, the peaks of Aosta, or the cascading vineyards of the Amalfi Coast.

Weather

Best time to travel to Italian holiday homes

Italy is the quintessence of the Mediterranean. Warm, dry summers run from June to August, bringing highs of over 30 degrees to the Tuscan hills and peaks of nearly 40 to sun-scorched Sicily in the south – see why so many people seek out Italy holiday rentals with a pool there? The autumn has food festivals from Venice to Volterra, drawing culinary buffs in months like September and October. Winter means snow on the Alps and the Apennines – January to February are the prime skiing times. Spring is excellent for hiking, filling the Dolomites with footprints in April and May.

Natural features

Between peaks and plains in Italy

A postcard from Italy might depict the soaring Dolomites or Aosta Alps – a land of snow-mantled massifs carved by skiers and dotted with meadows of edelweiss. But it could also show sun-drenched coves and turquoise-green seas, lapping against the Costa Smeralda of Sardinia or the inlets of Sicily. Talking of Sicily, that's where mighty Etna rises to 3,350 metres, heralding the start of a volcanic ridge that extends through the heart of the country. The central Apennines are a part of that, topped with chestnut woods and rustic hamlets, interspersed with rolling plains of vineyards and cypresses.

Food & drink

Experience the rich cuisine of Italy

Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, simple ingredients and abundance of taste. Different ingredients are used in recipes, ranging from fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, potatoes, rice, corn and sausages. You’ll also find stuffed pasta, polenta, risotto and plenty of tomato-based recipes in restaurants near holiday lettings in Italy.

Can I find a vacation rental around Italy?

Yes, our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 142,381 vacation rentals near Italy. From 24,623 villas to 60,063 houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Italy for a holiday or a weekend are on Vrbo.

What are the most popular destinations to visit in Italy?

There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Italy. From Vrbo UK travelers, the most popular destinations to visit are:

Tuscany: 31,350 vacation rentals
Lucca: 4,095 vacation rentals
Venezia-Murano-Burano: 2,625 vacation rentals
Municipio I: 4,836 vacation rentals
Ostuni: 2,467 vacation rentals

And Vrbo UK offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Italy! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.

What are the main cities to discover in Italy?

Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Italy:

Lucca: 4,095 rentals
Ostuni: 2,467 rentals
Rome: 6,508 rentals
Capannori: 1,394 rentals
San Gimignano: 3,989 rentals

For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

Can I find easy-access vacation rentals when traveling by plane to Italy?

Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of vacation rentals near airports. The airports with a large selection of vacation rentals in Italy are:

Sorrento (RRO-Sorrento Heliport): 6,453 vacation rentals
Como (QCM-Como Seaplane Base): 2,410 vacation rentals
Turin (ZTC-Turin Bus Station): 750 vacation rentals

For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Italy?

Vrbo UK offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Italy. From Vrbo UK travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Campobello di Licata: 327 rentals
Viareggio Harbor: 4,191 rentals
Basilica of Santa Croce: 1,548 rentals
Church of Saint Lucia alle Malve: 188 rentals
Piazza San Firenze: 7,141 rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Italy listed on Vrbo UK where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.

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