Car Rental at Lamezia Terme Airport

Airport travel guide

As known for its olive oil and wine as it is for the beautiful beaches that surround it, Lamezia Terme is one of the most popular tourist destinations in southern Italy. Add well-preserved architecture to the mix, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable vacation. Here are four of the most interesting attractions found in this corner of Calabria:

• Tropea. Combining well-preserved architecture and delicious cuisine with access to many scenic beaches, the town of Tropea is southern Italy at its best. Make sure to visit the stunning Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola which sits on a hilltop and offers views of not just the city and the sea but also the nearby Stromboli volcano. Every September, Tropea also hosts a blues festival. The drive from Lamezia Terme takes about an hour.
• Reggio Calabria. Though perhaps not as historical as Naples or as scenic as Lecce, the regional capital of Reggio Calabria is absolutely worth a visit. Inhabited for millennia, this is the best place to encounter the Calabrian culture, learn about its Greek roots in the Magna Grecia Archaeological Museum, and perhaps even take a ferry to Sicily, which is just over the strait (though for this, ask your rental car supplier in advance if they permit it). The drive from Lamezia Terme takes an hour and 30 minutes.
• Aspromonte National Park. Characterized by some of the highest peaks in this part of the country, as well as swift mountain rivers and tropical fern growths, this relatively unknown nature park has a feel of true wilderness - even though it’s only a two-hour drive from Lamezia Terme (and even closer to both Tropea and Reggio di Calabria). Home to rich birdlife, the area is also known for its traditional cliffside villages.
• Cosenza. The capital of a neighboring province of the same name, the city of Cosenza (or Cusenza as it is known in the local dialect) is one of the most interesting destinations in the region. Scenically located on a hilltop, at the meeting point of two rivers and recognizable for its well-preserved Old Town, it has been inhabited for millennia and still bears remnants and landmarks of the different cultures that used to inhabit it. There are also places to enjoy for art lovers, such as the city’s large main gallery. A car trip from the airport takes only about 45 minutes. 

Top international routes

• Milan
• Rome
• Bologna
• Turin
• Venice
• Pisa
• Verona
• Bratislava
   

Main airlines

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Alitalia, Eurowings, Volotea, and Primera Air

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all international and domestic flights.

Location

Lamezia Terme Airport is located right next to the Tyrrhenian sea coast, about 11 km (6.8 mi) from Lamezia Terme and about 105 km (65 mi) from Reggio Calabria. Motorways SS280 and SS109 are the main roads connecting the airport to Lamezia Terme.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $18 per day
• Medium cars - from $24 per day
• SUVs - from $29 per day
• Large cars - from $33 per day
• Station wagons - from $35 per day
• Premium cars - from $412 per day
• Vans - from $80 per day
• Convertibles - from $154 per day

Car rental desks

Some are inside the airport terminal while others are right next to it.

Services and facilities

Although the airport is quite small, you’ll find shops selling jewelry, local handicrafts, ceramics, cosmetics, clothes, and newspapers, as well as two bars, a self-service restaurant, vending machines, a pizzeria, and a wine bar. There are also ATMs, a couple of nearby hotels, luggage wrapping services, a first aid station, a pharmacy, and a games room. Lamezia Terme Airport is equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and assistance can be requested from airport staff.

Nearest gas station

Eni Gas station can be reached in about two minutes. It’s located on the right side of Highway SS280 when driving from the airport to the city. There are many other gas stations near the airport and in Lamezia Terme.

Popular one-way rentals

• Reggio Calabria (105 km / 65 mi). Inhabited since ancient times, the capital of Calabria is home to many historic sites. Visitors love its many ornate cathedrals, interesting museums, the beautiful waterfront, and the city’s proximity to many nature areas.
• Catania (221 km / 137 mi). Located on the eastern coast of Sicily, Catania is an increasingly popular travel destination. The city is home to many beautiful buildings of diverse architectural styles, Ancient Greek sites, and scenic city beaches. Catania is right next to Mount Etna, an active volcano which can be explored on different tours.
• Naples (371 km / 230 mi). Often referred to as the capital of Southern Italy, this grand city can be explored for days, if not weeks. Some of Naples’ most famous landmarks are San Francesco di Paola Church, the New Castle, and the nearby buried city of Pompeii.
• Rome (580 km / 360 mi). Known as the Eternal City, the capital of Italy has more world-famous landmarks than it is possible to list. From ancient sites to religious architecture and high-quality museums, Rome is sure to impress even the most demanding visitor.
• Messina (126 km / 78 mi). Located just on the other side of the Strait of Messina, this old Sicilian port city is a great place to visit. In addition to Norman, Arab, Gothic, and Romanesque architecture, the city also has a very picturesque port and is near two large, beautiful lakes, Faro and Ganzirri.
• Bari (318 km / 197 mi). The capital of the Apulia region is one of the gems of Southern Italy. Not only is Bari a historic and sophisticated city with lots to see and do, it is also near some of Italy’s most idyllic beaches and nature areas like Alta Murgia National Park.