Car hire Catanzaro
This astonishing Italian city is considered as the second biggest one from the region of Calabria. Catanzaro is really close to the Squillace Gulf and the Ionian Sea. Catanzaro has one of the most important universities all over Italy. The city is known as the City of the Three V and its cultural and touristic offer is, in simple words, impressive. Moreover, the city is only 5 kilometers away from one of the favorite national resort and holidays districts: Catanzaro Lido.
Catanzaro is an incredible destination to fall in love with since the very first moment you get to the place. In Pepecar, we offer you a search engine to find a wide variety of car and model for all budgets. So, don’t miss this great opportunity and get your rental car in Catanzaro at the best price ever!
It is true that many Italian cities from the Ionian Sea are linked to Magna Graecia, and, of course, Catanzaro was part of it. In the 15th century, the city passed through a very difficult period of time with tyrants trying to control the city, and inhabitants trying to overthrow them from power. Another important aspect of the history of the city is that Catanzaro has been part of France during the 16th century. Currently, the city continues to be one of the most important touristic points of Italy, not because of their army, as in previous centuries, but because of the tranquility of its streets, the beauty of its monuments and the special environment you will find throughout the city.
MAIN SIGHTS OF THE CITY
If you want to make sure that you’ll be able to visit some of the most emblematic places of the cities as the Catanzaro Cathedral, Santissimo Rosario Church, Norman Tower, Trieste Villa, the two Medieval Gates, the Art Museum of Catanzaro or the MUSMI, reserve a car hire in Catanzaro at the best price ever! And, not only will you be able to visit all the aforementioned places, but also you can explore its mountains and relax on its beaches and coves.
RENTAL CAR ROUTE FROM CATANZARO
If there’s something to point out about Italy, its beaches are one of the favorite places of the country for those who travel to this country. It is true that Catanzaro has a pretty beautiful coast and has some of the best hotels all over the country. But, most importantly, we know that a rental car in Catanzaro will allow you to visit some of the most wonderful regions, provinces and cities in the nearby areas. Here you are some of the best options you may choose to visit from Catanzaro.
COSENZA
We can start the route in Cosenza, which is the capital of its own province, in the region of Calabria, and is only 100 kilometers away from Catanzaro. With your rental car, take the roads SS280 and A3/E45 and it will take you up to 1 hour and 25 minutes. Cosenza is known as the Calabrian Athens. It is one of those beloved places you fall in love with instantly. In this city, don’t miss the opportunity to see the Diamond Port, Mare Beach, Sila National Park, Saint Francesco of Assis Church or the Castrovillari.
REGGIO CALABRIA
The next stop in our route could be Reggio. This astonishing city is about 160 kilometers away from Catanzaro going through the road A3. Thanks to your rental car, it will take you less than 1 hour and 40 minutes. This city is located in Calabria and really close to Sicily. The touristic offer is simply fantastic and the possibility to take a ferry to visit Messina is incomparable. If you go to Reggio, please, visit the Aragonese Castle, Villa Genovesa Zerbi, Culture Palace, Saint Mary Cathedral, Ecoland, National Museum of Magna Graecia or the Art Gallery of Reggio.
MESSINA
The final stop is one of the best options you have: Messina. It is true that you have to take a ferry in Reggio to access this location, but the visit is worth the wait and the time spent on the road. The distance is about 160 kilometers. You have to follow the instructions along the road A3/E45 until the Port of Reggio. Take the ferry and, in less than 2 hour and 20 minutes you’ll be enjoying Messina. Because of the distance you have to travel, it’s highly recommendable to rent a car in Catanzaro. Once in Messina, you can visit the Carmen Church, Piety Mount, Regional Museum of Messina, Messina Cathedral, Treasury Museum of the Cathedral of the Saint Mary of the Valley Church.
HOW TO GET TO CATANZARO
Taking into account its geographical situation, the best way to get to Catanzaro is landing in the airports of Lamezia Terme or Reggio Calabria. Therefore, we want to remind you the possibility of reserving a rental car in any of the airport mentioned before. Be lord and master of your time and freedom!
- From Lamezia Terme Airport: the distance between the airport and Catanzaro is about 35 kilometers. Take the SS280, as it won’t take you more than 30 minutes.
- From Reggio Airport: the distance between Reggio Airport and Catanzaro is about 165 kilometers. The fastest way to access the city is going through the road A3/E45 in direction to the northeast, as it won’t take you more than 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Don’t hesitate! Reserve your rental car in Catanzaro and explore the city and its surroundings.