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Brindisi is a city in southern Italy, in the Apulia region of the country – sometimes referred to as the heel of the boot, in reference to Italy’s shape. Brinsidi itself sits on the glorious Adriatic Sea, and due to its idyllic location, is a popular spot for Italians to visit in the summer, as well as tourists from other countries.
As it is home to a natural port, Brindisi has been a hub of trade for centuries, particularly with Greece, the Balkan countries (particularly Albania and Croatia) and the Middle East, due to just being situated a short distance across the Adriatic Sea from this region. While different ethnic groups have claimed Brindisi over the years, there is evidence of human settlement from as early as the 16th century BCE in the region, making it one of the oldest permanently settled regions of Italy.
Brindisi Airport is located just 6km (3.7 miles) from the city centre, making it very easy to commute into the city. This is a key feature which many airports lack, and this gives Brindisi Airport an advantage – it is particularly useful being only a 5-10 minute drive from the city (depending on traffic), especially if you are tired after a long flight.
Despite its relatively small size as an airport, Brindisi Airport processes well over 3 million passengers every year and operates flights throughout Europe to a range of destinations including Barcelona, Dublin, Stockholm, Manchester, Prague, Cologne, Tirana and more – as well as flights to other Italian cities including Rome, Milan, Pisa, Turin and more.
There are numerous car hire companies that operate from Brindisi Airport, and the city itself has good road links to other Italian cities, including Bari, Lecce and Taranto. For those wanting longer road trips, Naples can be reached in a 4-hour drive, Rome in 6 hours and Milan in 10.
The roads that link Brindisi Airport to other major Italian cities are all motorways or dual carriageways, making it a safe and efficient drive, and simple to follow via a road atlas, smartphone maps system or a sat-nav.
While Brindisi is located in the quieter southern area of Italy, it still has excellent road links to other major Italian cities, making it simple to drive around and easy to navigate through.
As with many city centres, and especially those in Italy, driving through the city itself can be fairly difficult – due to traffic, and the typical narrow roads which characterise those southern Mediterranean cities, like Brindisi. Nevertheless, while the city centre driving can become congested and busy, the outskirts of the city and its suburbs are generally fine to drive through and around.
Like other Italian cities, Brindisi has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL – Zona a Traffico Limitato in Italian). This ZTL is a specific area in a city where vehicle access is limited or restricted to reduce traffic or emissions. For visitors to the city, this means that they are restricted from driving at certain times, so make sure that you are aware of this before driving in Brindisi.
ZTLs in Brindisi are enforced through multiple cameras throughout the city centre. While there are certain exceptions (such as public transport vehicles, vehicles for disabled people, resident’s vehicles and private car park owners), most residents will need to contact the Polizia Municipale to enter the ZTL. Driving without proper authorisation in the ZTL in Brindisi can result in a fine ranging anywhere from €80 to €300.
Similarly to many other major cities across the globe, rush hour traffic can make driving in Brindisi challenging. The best advice is to avoid driving between 07:00 – 09:00 and then 16:00 – 19:00 during the week, and you will have a much more positive driving experience in the city. Here are a few more tips for driving in Brindisi:
Within Brindisi itself, there is lots to do. Visit some of the city’s numerous museums and art galleries and experience authentic southern Italian food.
However, with a hire car, you can explore some of the local regions around Brindisi and Brindisi Airport.
Both Lecce and Taranto can be reached within less than an hour’s drive from Brindisi Airport, which makes it worth picking your hire car up from here, as there are good road connections to other Italian cities. Other cities like Naples, Rome, and Bologna to name just a few are further away, but equally as easy to reach and ideal for those who want to do an Italian road trip.
For those who are planning an Italian road trip, Brindisi is one of the best airports from which to hire a car. You can start in southern Italy, make your way up the western coast of the country past places like Bari, Pescara and Ravenna, across Venice, Milan and Genoa, down past Florence, Rome and Naples and back across to Brindisi. A fantastic way to experience the entire country by road.
There are numerous car hire suppliers at Brindisi Airport, from some of the biggest names in the industry such as Sixt, Enterprise and Budget to smaller, local suppliers, all of which provide a range of different vehicles suited to different travellers and their budgets.
There is a huge range of cars available, from small, compact cars perfect for city centre exploring to those larger cars which are more suited to spending hours on the Italian motorways for road trips around the country. Here are some of the most popular car types available for hire at Brindisi Airport, from the small to the luxurious.
Designed in Italy, the Fiat 500 is a popular car for both city and motorway driving. Ideal for solo travellers or a couple, the Fiat 500 is compact yet effective.
For something slightly larger, the Citroen C3 Aircross is also fuel efficient, making it suitable for a family who are planning on a road trip across the country.
This large car is also a hybrid of electric and diesel – making it more environmentally friendly than other similarly-sized cars. It is also automatic, which is a better option for drivers who do not like to drive manual cars.
For those wanting a touch of class, the MG 4 is a good option. Sporty yet practical, this car is also fully electric, thus a better option for those conscious about emissions from petrol or diesel cars.
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