How much does it really cost to maintain a car in 2026?
Maintaining a car in Rome in 2026 has become increasingly expensive.
Between fuel, insurance, maintenance, and parking, the real cost is often much higher than you think.
👉 But how much do you really spend each month?
When it comes to car maintenance, you need to consider all expenses, not just fuel.
🚗 Main costs:
- fuel (petrol/diesel)
- car insurance
- stamp
- ordinary maintenance (coupons)
- extraordinary maintenance
- tires
- parking and fines
👉 In Rome, between traffic and daily use, these expenses can significantly impact your monthly budget.
Average monthly cost of gasoline for a car
Let's see a realistic estimate for average city use:
- fuel: €150 – €250
- insurance: €80 – €120
- maintenance: €50 – €100
- stamp duty + other costs: €30 – €50
👉 Total: approximately €300 – €500 per month
👉 without considering unforeseen events or breakdowns
Average cost of an electric car
Electric cars allow you to reduce some expenses:
- recharge: €80 – €150
- insurance: €70 – €120
- maintenance: €30 – €60
👉 Total: approximately €180 – €330 per month
👉 much lower than traditional engines
🔌To better understand the charging costs you can read the complete guide on
electric car charging in Rome
The hidden cost: devaluation
Many forget a fundamental voice:
👉 the loss of value of the car
A new car can lose:
- up to 20-30% already in the first year
- beyond the 50% in a few years
👉 this is a real cost, even if not immediate
