Ferrari 296 GTS Spider — Rome

There is a particular quality to the Ferrari 296 GTS Spider that separates it from louder, more theatrical supercars: it is devastatingly fast, yet composed enough to hold a conversation at speed with the roof stowed. The plug-in hybrid V6 sits behind you, its turbochargers spooling with a sharp, metallic urgency that older Ferrari sixes never had. In city traffic along Prati or the EUR business district it can idle on electric torque alone, almost silent — then answer a downshift on the A1 toward Orvieto with an authority that reminds you this is still very much a mid-engine Ferrari. We hold two variants of the 296 GTS Spider, covering 2024 and 2025 model years. Both are open-top, two-seat configurations with the retractable hardtop that keeps the cabin usable in mixed weather. Daily rates begin at €1,900. As a driving proposition for Rome and its surroundings, the 296 GTS makes a strong case. Its footprint is narrower and shorter than the F8 or SF90 Spider, which matters in Trastevere's tighter side streets and at hotel approaches where wider cars demand an awkward three-point turn. For a half-day run to Frascati and the Castelli Romani — SS218, volcanic hills, lake Albano dropping into view below — the car's suspension tuning and compact dimensions feel perfectly matched. The route is only 20–30 km from central Rome, but the driving is engaging enough to justify the machine. Handover can be arranged at Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino, or at an agreed address outside Rome's ZTL-restricted historic centre. If your hotel sits inside the Tridente or Centro Storico zones, we coordinate a collection point nearby to avoid camera-enforced fines — a practical detail that matters more than most visitors expect. For an evening arrival at a private dinner, a gallery opening, or simply the drive itself, the 296 GTS Spider delivers the right balance: conspicuous enough to mark the occasion, refined enough that you actually enjoy every kilometre.