Compare Ciampino Airport car hire

Pick up a hire car from Ciampino Airport (CIA) and the ancient wonders of Rome are just a short drive away. Park within walking distance of the Colosseum, nip over the River Tiber to visit Vatican City or escape the busy city with a road trip around Italy’s beautiful countryside.

Ciampino Airport, the smallest of the two airports close to Rome, is home to several car hire companies including:

• Europcar: +39 067 934 0387
• Hertz: +39 067 934 0616
• Budget: +39 067 934 0195
• Sixt: +39 029 475 7979
• Alamo / Enterprise: +39 066 595 9475
• Avis / Budget: +39 067 934 0195

When you land, simply follow the signs to the car rental area at the airport to find your agency. The desks are open seven days a week with varying opening hours. Several providers conveniently offer an out-of-hours drop-off service, too. For the best deals and to ensure a swift start to your trip, book your hire car at Ciampino Airport in advance.

Rome’s busy centre is around a 30–45-minute drive from the airport, depending on the traffic. It operates a colour-coded parking system: blue is paid, white is free, yellow is for disabled parking and pink is for pregnant women or families with babies (ask your agency for more info about the latter). There are also paid car parks, which can be booked online in advance.

When you need to return your hire car to Ciampino Airport, remember to top up your tank to avoid any extra fees. There’s an Eni petrol station nearby.

• Min. age required to hire a car: 18 but some car hire providers require you to be 21
• Which side of the road: Right
• Credit card requirements: Credit and debit cards are accepted
• Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 will likely need to pay a surcharge