Car hire Bari

Cheap Car Hire Bari

Bari, in southern Italy, is a popular Italian city to visit, for both locals and tourists. On the Adriatic Sea coast, it is blessed with warm weather for most of the year.

The easiest way to explore Bari is by car. So whether you want to simply drive around the city and not have to rely on public transport, or take some longer road trips, hiring a vehicle is the best way to ensure that you get the most out of your Bari adventure.

How to Drive in Bari

There are several rules and regulations when it comes to driving in Bari, and indeed Italy. You must familiarise yourself with them before jumping into your hire car and exploring the local area:

• Cars drive on the right and overtake on the left. This is the same as much of the rest of Europe and the US, but the opposite of the UK.
• Drivers must be 18 years old to be able to hire a car in Italy, while those under 25 may be charged a young driver surcharge, depending on the car rental company.
• You must have held your driving licence for at least a year before you can hire a car in Bari.
• You must wear a seatbelt at all times when the car is in motion, and you can get fined for this if caught not wearing one.
• Speed limit signs are displayed in km/h (kilometres per hour), not mph (miles per hour).
• Children under 12 years old must sit in the back seats at all times.

What to see in Bari

The Basilica di San Nicola is a must-visit. This once holy pilgrimage site is thought to hold the remains of Saint Nicholas, who we know better today as Santa Claus or Father Christmas.

The Bari Vecchia is the name given to Bari’s Old Town, which is home to some of the original city walls, as well as numerous quaint coffee houses and small cafes and bars.

For those visiting in the summer months, a trip to the Lido San Francesco is essential, as this is the best beach area in Bari, and perfect for cooling off from the hot Italian sunshine in the waters of the Adriatic Sea.

Even in the winter months, Bari Harbour is also an equally nice place to visit – fresh seafood caught by local fishermen is used daily in many of the restaurants that are dotted along the marina.

Best road trips from Bari city

Santa Maria di Leuca, the very tip of the heel of Italy’s southern coast, is around two and a half hours' drive from Bari. Not only can you visit one of mainland Italy’s most southern points, but you canalso  explore the southern Italian countryside on this road trip.

The famous city of Naples (or Napoli) is less than a three-hour drive from Bari. Naples is perhaps most famous for its close proximity to Mount Vesuvius and the ancient preserved town of Pompeii. Naples is also typically accepted as the home of pizza, so if you want to experience authentic Italian pizza, a trip to Naples is a must.

For those wanting to take on a long road trip, how about visiting another country directly from Bari? The tiny landlocked country of San Marino is reachable in around 6 hours from Bari by car, and ticking off two countries in one road trip always feels like a nice achievement!

Range of Car Types in Bari

There are several different types of cars available to hire in Bari. These range from small cars such as the Fiat Panda, Volkswagen Up and Ford Fiesta, to larger cars more suited to families such as the Jeep Renegade, Opel Grandland X and Volkswagen T-Roc.

Car Hire Suppliers in Bari

The main car hire suppliers in Bari include Alamo, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt and many more as well as explore local areas and undertake longer road trips without the expense of public transport.