Hiring a car in Naples
SIXT branches in Naples ⚑Three branches cover the city, including Naples Airport and Naples Central Station. A Chiaia city-centre desk is also available for local pick-ups. | Tolls around Naples £Motorways such as the A1 and A3 charge tolls, payable by card, cash, or a Telepass transponder; the Tangenziale (ring road) also charges a small flat toll, around €1. Other city streets stay toll-free. |
Parking tips in Naples ⓅGarage Napoli Centrale, the car park at Piazza Garibaldi, and the Molo Beverello car park near the port cover the main arrival points. Many historic-centre streets fall inside a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) – check signage before you drive in. | Driving tips for Naples ▲Stick to marked lanes near the ZTL, as cameras enforce restricted access in the historic centre. Traffic can be assertive – following distances tend to be shorter than in the UK, so stay alert. |
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| Car categories in Naples ⚙Naples bookings cover compact cars, economy cars, SUVs, convertibles, luxury cars, minibuses, and automatics. Convertibles are the most popular choice among our Naples customers, perfect for coastal drives towards the Amalfi Coast. |
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Get ready for the trip of a lifetime when you choose car hire in Naples, with a diverse fleet of everything from economy cars to luxury vehicles. In Naples, you have the chance to take your car and explore the layered history and unparalleled underground secrets this city has held for centuries. There are several branches conveniently located around the city, including Naples Airport (APF), Naples Central Train Station and Naples Chiaia.
If you want to take car hire in Naples to a whole new level, check out the bookable add-ons SIXT has to offer, including car hire with prepaid fuel for those who just want to hit the road and drive and sat nav to help keep you on track.
Driving tips for Naples
The perfect way to explore the city and the endless treasures it has to offer is through car rental in Naples with SIXT. But before you do, here are a couple of things to bear in mind when hitting the road.
- Beware of Limited Traffic Zones (ZTLs): Naples has strict ZTLs in its historic centre, marked by red-circled signs with ""Zona Traffico Limitato"". Unauthorised entry is forbidden for regular vehicles and is camera-monitored. If your hotel is inside a ZTL, arrange permission with them before you arrive to avoid penalties.
- Navigate traffic cautiously: Naples traffic is known for its high volume with assertive drivers, including frequent scooters and motorcycles. Be extremely vigilant, constantly check mirrors and anticipate sudden manoeuvres from other vehicles, especially when you're turning or changing lanes. It's important to drive defensively.
- Navigating the scooter/motorcycle swarms: Naples has a huge number of scooters and motorcycles that often weave through traffic and ignore lanes. Be aware of their presence around your vehicle, especially when changing lanes or turning and at intersections.
- Understand urban parking markings: Street parking in Naples is challenging. Blue lines indicate paid parking, requiring a ticket from a machine to be displayed. White lines show free parking, but these are rare and often have time limits. Yellow lines are restricted (e.g., reserved for residents, taxis or disabled parking).
Best places to visit in and around Naples
Rent a car in Naples and check out a few of the top places to see.
- Pompeii Archaeological Park: This ancient Roman city, preserved by volcanic ash, is approximately 25-30 minutes from Naples city centre. Numerous paid private car parks are available just outside the archaeological park's main entrances, such as Porta Marina and Piazza Esedra, offering convenient access to the site.
- Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte: This grand palace and museum, surrounded by a vast park, is situated in the Capodimonte hills of Naples. It's approximately a 10-15 minute drive north of Naples city centre. Parking facilities are available near the museum, including ""Parking Capodimonte"" on Via Bosco di Capodimonte or ""ZerobioTeresa"", which is roughly a 2-minute walk away.
- Royal Palace of Caserta (Reggia di Caserta): This magnificent 18th-century palace and gardens are located roughly 30-40 minutes north of Naples city centre. Ample paid parking is available around the palace, including large underground garages like QUICK Matteotti - Reggia di Caserta, just a short walk from the entrance.
There is so much more to do in Naples, and choosing car hire with SIXT is the ideal way to access all of them. Don't sit back and waste time, get booking today and start your adventure.
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Good to know when hiring in Naples
If you need something for your journey then be sure to take advantage of available sat navs, child seats and extra protection packages for a small fee.
When you're making the booking select a different drop-off location to see if possible, this should always be planned and accepted beforehand.
In Naples to hire most cars the minimum age is 18 years old; you must simply hold a valid licence for at least a year and it induces a surcharge when under 25.