Car hire Turin Airport
Turin Airport provides easy access to the Piedmont region of northern Italy. As the home to Alitalia, there are plenty of daily direct flights all over Italy and Europe. The terminal has a decent selection of restaurants, wine bars and shops to help pass the time. Passengers can get into downtown Turin every 30 minutes using the dedicated rail link. Alternatively, passengers can hire a taxi, take the bus or grab a car hire.
Car hire
The airport is home to a solid range of international and domestic car hire companies including Avis, Budget, Maggiore and Auto Europa. They each boast a large selection of makes and models and stay open until the last flight of the day has arrived. Be sure to compare car hire online; the lowest rental rates are often offered to customers who book their rental in advance.
Discovering Turin
Close to France and the Mediterranean, the charming city of Turin offers visitors an exciting blend of culture and history. Often called the European capital of Baroque, Turin has an impressive collection of architecture, churches and monuments in its city centre such as the iconic Mole Antonelliana. Attractive streets are easy to navigate and are filled with coffee shops, world-class musuems and lively plazas, especially along the Po River.
Daytripping by car
The Italian Alps can be seen in the distance from Turin and are easily reached with a car rental. During summer, nearby Gran Paradiso National Park is the best place to take in the astounding natural beauty. The House of Savoy has several surreal residences just outside Turin including Rivoli Castle and Racconigi Castle.
When to go
The climate in Turin is akin to continental Europe and is characterised by cold winters and mild, pleasant summers. If snow is a priority, a wintertime visit to Turin and the Alps is especially lovely . Summers are also wonderful, though there are occasional thunderstorms. Spring and autumn see the most rain and are best avoided except for May and September.
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