Car Hire at Brindisi Airport

Airport travel guide

Situated in the heel of Italy’s boot, the coastal town of Brindisi attracts thousands of beach-loving tourists every year. But while the Adriatic beaches of the region are undoubtedly splendid, southern Italy also has plenty of history, nature, and character to offer. With that in mind, here are three ideas for day-trips around Brindisi:

• Matera. The capital of the neighbouring Basilicata province, Matera is best known for its unique settlements known as sassi. Meaning simply ‘stones’ in Italian, they are caves, rooms, and even churches cut into limestone rock. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the Sassi have been collectively recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a more recent note, Matera was also the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Located about 135 km (84 miles) west of Brindisi, Matera can be reached by car in about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
• Lecce. While Brindisi itself is not short on splendid architecture, checking out the neighbouring city of Lecce should be on the list of any lover of history and art. Known as the Florence of the south, the city was once home to ancient Greeks but is now best known for its intricate baroque buildings like the Holy Cross Church, Lecce Cathedral or Duomo, and the Church of San Giovanni Battista. Located 40 km (25 miles) from Brindisi, Lecce is just half an hour’s drive south.
• Alta Murgia National Park. A large national park made up of grasslands, valleys, and forests, Alta Murgia is one of the nicest scenic areas in southern Italy. In addition to diverse flora and fauna, the region is also famous for landmarks like the Castel del Monte palace, unique rock formations, and even dinosaur footprints. The nearest corner of the national park is less than a two-hour drive from Brindisi.

Top international routes

• Geneva
• Zurich
• London
• Basel
• Frankfurt
• Manchester

Main airlines

Ryanair, easyJet, easyJet Switzerland, Alitalia, Swiss International Airlines, and Volotea

Terminals

The single passenger terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Brindisi Airport is about 6 km (3.7 mi) north of central Brindisi, 80 km (50 mi) from Taranto, and 110 km (68 mi) from Bari. Via Maestri del Lavoro d'Italia, Via Ruggero de Simone, Via Ettore Ciciriello and Via Provinciale S. Vito are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at US$5 per day
• Medium cars - starting at US$8 per day
• SUVs - starting at US$8 per day
• Large cars - starting at US$11 per day
• Station wagons - starting at US$14 per day
• People Carriers - starting at US$29 per day
• Premium cars - starting at US$40 per day

Services and facilities

Although the airport is very small, you’ll find a couple of stores, some gift shops, and a duty-free outlet, as well as a few eateries, bars, coffee shops, and vending machines with snacks and warm drinks. There’s also an ATM, a nearby hotel, and a nursing room between Gates 6 and 7. Brindisi Airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility.

Nearest petrol station

Q8 gas station at Via Umberto Maddalena 5, can be reached in about five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations in and around Brindisi.

Popular one-way hires

• Bari (110 km / 68 mi)
• Rome (540 km / 335 mi)
• Naples (374 km / 232 mi)
• Bologna (783 km / 486 mi)
• Catania (548 km / 340 mi)
• Florence (784 km / 487 mi)