Naples (Capodichino) International Airport (NAP)
Car Hire / Rental
(Naples, Italy)
Car rental at Naples Capodichino International Airport (NAP) can be pricey, particularly during the busy summer months when hire cars are in great demand. Small hatchbacks tend to be the cheapest option at Capodichino Airport and at the additional car rental outlets in the city. However, plenty of other models are available, usually being offered with unlimited mileage and a fairly basic level of insurance, with the best deals obtained when arranged in advance.
To hire a car at Naples Airport, be sure to bring your full and current driving licence, while those from outside of the EU should accompany this with an International Driving Permit, which remains valid for 12 months. Also worth noting, you will not be able to hire a car in Naples and throughout Italy if you are less than 21 years of age, and must drive on the right.
Speed limits in Naples, Italy
Open roads: 90 kph / 55 mph
Towns and residential areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Motorways / highways: 130 kph / 80 mph
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Naples
Speed limits on all roads are clearly indicated and should always be adhered to, with police often monitoring some stretches of road. When driving outside of Naples, you are now required to have dipped headlights on at all times. Most of the motorways (autostrade) in Italy charge a toll, with tickets available as you drive onto the road. Driving around the centre of Naples can be difficult, with narrow streets, busy squares and speeding mopeds to negotiate.
Numerous parking lots are available throughout Naples, with a number of large discounted parking lots often located alongside hotels. In general, parking in the city for long periods of time can prove expensive. Street parking is available in some areas, although tow-away zones (zona di rimozione) should be avoided.
Naples Capodichino International Airport (NAP) Car Rental Companies
The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Naples Airport (NAP), Italy:
- Avis
- Budget Rent A Car
- Europcar
- Hertz
- National Car Rental
- Sixt
- Thrifty
Naples (Capodichino) International Airport (NAP) Car Rental
