Car hire at Ancona Falconara Airport

You’ll find that car hire at Ancona Falconara Airport operates from desks in the Arrivals hall in the main terminal. Once you exit Baggage Reclaim they are very easy to find in this small one-terminal airport. Staff are on hand to help you with your reservation or to help you choose a vehicle. You can collect the car in the car park which is adjacent to the terminal building. There is no need to take a shuttle bus, it’s a very short walk between the car hire desks and the collection area.

A larger vehicle like a 4x4 is always more comfortable when touring but, for Italian roads, a standard-sized car is usually adequate, especially if you plan to visit cities. Parking in Italy is notoriously difficult so it’s a good idea to park on the outskirts and take a taxi to the centre rather than trying to find a parking space there, regardless of the size of your car.

Since the desks are located in the airport itself you can avail of all the amenities of the terminal as you organise your car hire. For example, there are staff available, tourist information desks, toilets, cafes, restaurants, and shops. You will find a comfortable waiting area and baby-changing facilities.

To access car hire at Ancona Falconara Airport you will need a valid driving licence for your country as well as a credit or debit card. If your licence is written in anything other than the Latin alphabet then you will need to get an International Driving Permit before you travel. The minimum age to rent a car in Italy is 18 but many companies insist you are at least 21. Drivers under the age of 25 will be charged a daily surcharge also. If you are 75 years or older you may be required to provide a letter from your GP stating that you are competent to drive as well as pay a surcharge.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Ancona Falconara airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Autovia, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ecovia, Europcar, Hertz, OptimoRent, and SICILY BY CAR .