Car Rental at Rome Airport Ciampino

Airport travel guide

The smallest (and the cheapest) of the two airports serving the Italian capital, Ciampino Airport is popular with low cost-carriers bringing visitors to Rome. But while its famous attractions could be listed for many pages, the Eternal City is also near a number of interesting day trip destinations, many of which can be conveniently reached from Ciampino. Here are five such suggestions that you can add to your list of things to do in Rome:

• Castelli Romani Regional Park. Encompassing Lake Albano which was created by a now-extinct volcano, as well as a protected area to its east, Castelli Romani is one of the nicest nature regions in Greater Rome. In addition to forests and gardens, the park is known for its steep hillsides where colorful houses seem to be built on top of one another, as well as several lavish villas. The drive from Ciampino Airport takes only about 30 minutes.
• Anzio. Located on the Mediterranean coast, the city of Anzio has historically been known as one of the best places for seafood in this part of Italy. While that reputation remains thoroughly deserved, nowadays it is also a popular gateway to the surrounding beaches, as well as a jump-off point to several nearby islands. The drive from Ciampino will take about 55 minutes.
• Tivoli. One of the most scenic towns of the Lazio region, Tivoli is famous for being the location of three gorgeous villas - Adriana, d’Este, and Gregoriana. The former two are world heritage sites and are known, respectively, as the former residence of Roman emperor Hadrian and as a place of beautiful fountains and frescoes. The drive from the Ciampino Airport to Tivoli takes around 40 minutes.
• Ostia Antica. Explore the fascinating Archeological Park of the old Roman harbor town, Ostia Antica. This park includes remains of a theater, temples, residences, baths, which you can explore at your leisure without the pressing crowds of other archeological sites like the Roman Forum or Pompeii.
• Naples. The largest city in Southern Italy and one of the oldest metropolises of Europe, Naples has as much history and character as anyplace else. The birthplace of pizza and neighboring both Capri and Pompeii, it has something for literally every visitor. The drive from Ciampino Airport takes only about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Top international routes

• London
• Budapest
• Bucharest
• Warsaw
• Tirana
• Cagliari
• Sofia
• Brussels
• Manchester
• Krakow

Main airlines

Ryanair and Wizz Air

Terminals

The one-story Rome Ciampino Airport is divided into arrivals and departures areas. It serves both local and international flights.

Location

Rome Ciampino Airport is about 12 km (7.5 miles) southeast of Rome city center. Highway SS7 is the main road connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $8 per day
• Medium cars - from $17 per day
• SUVs - from $27 per day
• Large cars - from $30 per day
• Station wagons - from $48 per day
• Vans - from $49 per day
• Premium cars - from $106 per day
• Convertibles - from $80 per day

Car rental desks

Most are located in the arrivals area.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many restaurants, bars, and fast food stands, as well as shopping opportunities and ATMs. There are also two bank offices, a family room, a medical service, a pharmacy and a lost property office. Rome Ciampino Airport is friendly to travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance can be requested in advance. Do note that the airport is closed between midnight and 4:30 a.m. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Q8 gas station is located at Via Appia Nuova, 1474, next to Highway SS7. There are many other gas stations nearby and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

• Milan (589 km / 366 mi). The largest city in Northern Italy and sometimes seen as Rome’s rival, Milan doesn’t have the same amount of historic sites as Rome does, but more than makes up for it with class and sophistication. Travelers love landmarks like Milan Cathedral and La Scala Opera house, as well as the beautiful nature of the surrounding region of Lombardy.
• Venice (542 km / 337 mi). Although it can be even more crowded with tourists than Rome or Florence, the sinking city is one of a kind. Drop off your rental car at the mainland portion of Venice and go on to enjoy a gondola ride or marvel at world-famous landmarks like San Marco Tower and the Doge's Palace.
• Naples (214 km / 133 mi). The capital of the Campania region, this ancient metropolis is sometimes overlooked by travelers, but those who dare to travel south of Rome are rewarded with mouth-watering cuisine, great religious architecture, idyllic surrounding beaches, and the amazing site that is the nearby Pompeii.
• Florence (284 km / 176 mi). The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is home to the Uffizi Gallery, Giotto’s Tower, Museum of the Works of Duomo, and countless other fascinating sites and landmarks. What’s even better, the city is surrounded by quaint Tuscan countryside.
• Bologna (391 km / 243 mi). Home to the oldest university in the world and large, lively student population, Bologna blends old and new to create a unique mix of its own. Travelers visit the city for the San Petronio Basilica, City Art Collections Museum, and amazing food.
• Pisa (368 km / 229 mi). Although rightfully famous for its world-famous main landmark, Pisa is so much more than just the home of the leaning tower. The Baptistry of St. John, San Matteo Museum, and the city marina are just as fascinating to explore, as are the beaches that are just a short drive up or down the coast.