Car hire Lamezia Airport

Lamezia Airport provides convenient access to the popular central area of Italy’s western coast of Calabria. In summer, charter flights ferry holidaymakers here from all over Europe. Its single terminal handles both domestic and international flights and contains a complete range of shops, cafes and useful traveller services.

Car hire

Some of the biggest names in car hire have offices in Lamezia Airport, including Budget, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz and local companies Maggiore and Travelcar. Reservation desks can all be found just outside baggage claim in the arrivals area and are open during all regularly scheduled flight hours, giving you plenty of time to compare car hire options. Advance online reservations are recommended to ensure the lowest rates and the best selection of vehicles.

Discovering Lamezia

With its proximity to the scenic west coast of Italy and the many seaside towns along the Calabria region, Lamezia provides visitors with a pleasant mix of sea and culture. Among attractions, the Bastion of the Knights of Malta is a particularly impressive stone structure dating to the 1500s. There are also dozens of small churches in the area, each with its own beautiful frescoes and relgious art.

Daytripping by car

Since few visitors actually stay in Lamezia, car rental makes it very easy to get to a given destination from the airport as well as to explore the beautiful coastline of southwestern Italy. Seaside towns like Amantea, Pizzo, Tropea and Nicotera are all within easy striking distance of Lamezia Airport. Inland, there are interesting historic towns such as Nicastro and Rogliano, which provide a pleasant change of pace from the sea.

When to go

The climate around Lemezia is similar to the rest of the Mediterranean region; the hot and dry summers offer the best weather for sunbathing, swimming and seaside holidays. Spring and fall are also great times for a trip to the coast, but the winter season from November through March tends to be rainy with temperatures too cool to really enjoy the beach.
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Driving rentals in Italy

Italians drive in the right lane and are famous for their somewhat erratic driving. On country roads expect speed limits of about 90kph, while city speed limits are usually 50kph. Keep your International Driving Licence on you at all times as well as your passport. Roads around Lamezia are generally in very good condition.