Car Rental at Naples Train Station - Exploring Southern Italy

Naples Train Station (known locally as Napoli Centrale) is the city's main railway station and the busiest in the whole of southern Italy with an annual flow of passengers around the 50 million mark, or 137,000 every day of the year. Located on Piazza Garibaldi to the east of the Old Town, it is the primary rail terminus for commuters and tourists alike, with Rome the capital and the Roman city of Pompeii amongst the most popular destinations.

The stationbuilding is in fact one large multi-purpose transport facility encompassing Napoli Centrale (for trains), Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (for both trains and metro services) and a third section called Napoli Piazza Garibaldi that caters for the regular Circumvesuviana services that go to Herculaneum, Pompeii and Sorento. The station is also a busy stop for the Alibus bus routes R2 and 151, tram number 1 and metro Line 1 which connects with the ferries departing from at Stazione Marittima.

One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, Naples is a unique tourist destination with a host of top attractions, ranging from the Catacombs of San Gennaro (famous for its ancient oil lamps and frescoes) and Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) to the city's world-famous shopping districts at Via San Gregorio Armeno and Galleria Umberto I. The long list of other must-see sights includes Naples Cathedral (built in the late-13th century and the Monastery of Santa Chiara founded in 1310.

There's so much more you can see and do with a car rental at Naples Train Station, which is perfectly located for visitors looking to explore Naples and its surrounding areas. Some of Europe's most historic attractions lie within a short drive of the city centre, most notably Pompeii (including the ruins of the Temple of Apollo) and Herculaneum, a Roman resort town engulfed by molten lava during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The nearby Vesuvius National Park is another of Naple's most popular day-trip excursions best appreciated by car.

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Station Information

As one of Italy’s most important railway hubs, Naples Train Station facilitates quick and easy travel to this vibrant city, as well as Pompeii, arguably the most famous of all the Roman sites. Its history goes right back to the 19th century when the first station opened on the 7th of May 1867, being rebuilt almost a century later, much of which remains today.

Where to pick up a car rental at Naples Train Station

There are several vehicle providers both inside Naples Train Station (including Hertz, Maggiore, Autovia, Noleggiare, Sixt and Italy Car Rent) and in the adjacent streets. Before arriving to collect your car rental at Naples Train Station, please make sure you have all the necessary documents to hand, including such as your passport, driving licence, credit card and Auto Europe booking voucher.

	Avis at Naples Train Station Central Train Station Level Minus 1 Naples, Italy 80142 +39 081 287858	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm (Sat & Sun 8am-4pm)
	Hertz at Naples Train Station Corso Arnaldo Lucci 171 Naples, Italy 80142 +39 081 202 860	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm (Sat & Sun 8am-4pm)
	Sixt at Naples Train Station Central Train Station Level Minus 1 Naples, Italy 80142 +39 02 9475 7979	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-6pm and Sun 8am-1pm

Station facilities

Napoli Centrale (the main train station in Naples) is alive with people and trains right through the year. As you would expect at a major international transport hub, passengers have a very wide choice of on-site eateries and cafés available (such as MacDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks, the Heineken Bar and ever-popular Time Café) both in the concourse and at the station's food court, along with plenty of possibilities for a relaxing sit-down meal for passengers with time on their hands. Due to the station's location right in the heart of the city centre, several more good dining options exist ten minutes away on foot. Inside the station, there’s also a grocery store, executive/club lounges and a wide range of regular facilities like ATMs, WCs and a paid luggage-storage area. Naples Train Station is also a popular shopping centre with many top brands represented on-site, chief amongst them Guess, Mango, Parfois, Yves Rocher and Goldenpoint.

How to get to and from Naples Train Station

Travellers opting to rent a car at Naples Train Station instead of Naples Airport have all the convenience of collecting their vehicle in the heart of the city in a location easily accessible by road and public transport. Trains arrive at the station from the capital, Rome, throughout the day, as well as from many other key Italian cities. Located on one of the city's main squares, Piazza Garibaldi (named after the Italian general and revolutionary, Giuseppe Garibaldi), travellers can also reach station on foot from several key points in Naples, such as the ferry terminal. Despite the airport not having a train station, it's easy to reach Napoli Centrale by using the regular bus route (Alibus) which stops right outside the main entrance. Naple Train Station is also reachable by the city's efficient tram and metro networks, both of which stop at the station.

Parking tips

Parking is notoriously problematic in Naples but some good options do exist in and around the station. Operating 24/7 with security personnel, Parcheggio Quick Napoli Stazione Centrale Car Park is just a few minutes' walk away from the main entrance and a good choice for travellers looking for somewhere to park their car hire at Naples Train Station in a safe environment. Another good option is Naples Central P5 (Piazza Garibaldi) which is open from 5am until 1am and is one of the most reasonably-priced car parks close to the station in the city centre. Visitors also need to be aware of the city's ZTLs (Zonas Traffico Limitato, or Limited Traffic Zones) which exist in several central locations such as as Centro Storico, Mezzocannone and Piazza del Gesù where traffic is heavily restricted and parking is prohibited except for local residents and other permit-holders.

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