Car hire Naples Airport

Naples Airport provides convenient international and domestic access to this historic Italian city from all over Europe and beyond. Its terminal has a full array of amenities for passengers, including several eateries, shops, currency exchange kiosks and ATMs. Transport from the airport into Naples is available via buses, taxis and car hire.

Car hire

There are 10 different car rental firms at Naples Airport, including global chains like Budget, Dollar and Avis as well as regional companies like Maggiore. Their desks can be found outside of baggage claim near the terminal exits; each firm offers a complete selection of makes and models. Rental offices are open throughout the airport’s daily flight schedule. For the best rates, check online and compare car hire options before making a reservation.

Discovering Naples

Naples has one of the world’s largest historic districts, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. With Mt Vesuvius on one side and the Bay of Naples on the other, visitors have plenty to romanticise about. With 448 historic churches, stellar museums like the Neapolitan National Gallery and Archaeological Museum, as well as medieval castles along its shores, Naples rarely leaves history lovers disappointed. Vibrant markets and trattorias serving original pizza recipes make this a fun city to explore.

Daytripping by car

Mt Vesuvius is the main attraction around Naples and the surreal excavation sites at Pompeii and Herculaneum are absolute must-sees. You can even hike the summit of Vesuvius, which is one of Europe’s few active volcanoes. Paestum, an ancient village south of Naples, is Italy’s finest Greek excavation site and is well worth the drive.

When to go

Naples has been favoured for its warm welcoming climate since the Roman era. Winters are cool and slightly wet, making for a pleasant retreat from the cold of northern Europe. Summertime is hot and dry, which is great for seaside holidays but can be crowded during peak vacation periods around August. Try a visit in spring or fall, when the temperatures are fine and the crowds are thin.
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Driving rentals in Italy

In Naples, like the rest of Italy, city speed limits are 50kph. Rural roads are 90kph and motorways are 130kph. Expect a bit of hectic driving both in the cities and the countryside, as Italian drivers are known for their freestyle road rules. Remember to drive on the right side of the road and keep your International Driving Licence in your car rental at all times.