Car hire in Lamezia Terme
1 office in Lamezia Terme · airport pick-up · Italy
Lamezia Terme is the gateway to Calabria: its airport is the region's main one and sits at the geographic heart of the toe of the Italian boot, on the plain of Sant'Eufemia beside the gulf of the same name. The city itself is above all a transport hub; the prize lies all around it, on the two coasts and in the mountains.
Here a car is not a convenience but very nearly a necessity. Calabria's public transport is sparse and slow, and its finest destinations — Tropea, the Costa degli Dei, the Sila — are scattered far apart. Collecting your vehicle at Lamezia Terme airport the moment you land is the logical way to begin the trip.
Search cars in Lamezia TermeWhy hire a car in Lamezia Terme
- Lamezia Terme airport is built for driving away: immediate access to the A2 motorway, the backbone running the length of Calabria from north to south.
- Tropea and the beaches of the Costa degli Dei, the region's great draw, have no practical rail link from the airport.
- The Sila mountains, with their lakes and pine forests, are only reachable with your own vehicle — ideal for escaping the summer heat.
Day trips near Lamezia Terme
- Tropea — A historic centre perched on a cliff above turquoise waters, with the sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, around 50 minutes away to the south.
- Pizzo Calabro — A fishing village famous for its truffle ice cream and its Aragonese castle overlooking the gulf, just around 20 minutes from the airport.
- Sila National Park — A highland plateau of forests, lakes and mountain villages such as Camigliatello, a complete contrast to the coast, around 1 hour 15 minutes away.
- Scilla — A fishing village in the Chianalea quarter, with houses built right into the water facing the Strait of Messina, around 1 hour away via the A2.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Lamezia Terme
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Calabria without a car from Lamezia?
It's very difficult: regional trains are slow and buses scarce, especially out of season. With a car, by contrast, both coasts and the mountains are within an hour and a half of the airport.
What are Calabrian roads like?
The A2 motorway is modern and toll-free, perfect for the longer legs. The secondary coastal and mountain roads are narrower and more winding: allow extra time and drive at an easy pace.
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