Car Rentals In Potenza

Via della Chimica 1, 85100 Potenza

Renting in Potenza

What You’re Going To Find In Potenza

Potenza, surrounded by the greenery of Basilicata’s national parks and halfway between Salerno and Matera, is a touristic destination rich in history, culture, and food delicacies. Its historic center is dominated by the majestic San Gerardo Cathedral, an imposing structure dating back to the 13th century with frescoed interiors and breathtaking artworks. From the cathedral, you can proceed on your traditional tour of Potenza walking on the cobbled Via Pretoria and Via Del Gallitello streets, dotted with picturesque shops, cozy coffee shops and artisanal ice-cream parlors.

If you are passionate about history, don’t miss out on the National Archeological Museum of Basilicata. Here you will be able to behold a rich collection of ancient finds that bear witness to the historical heritage of the region, from pre-historic to ancient Roman art. Potenza is actually also renown for its traditional cuisine: recover the energies lost while climbing the city’s many stairs with a forkful of pasta alla potentina, pasta seasoned with locally produced sausage and bell peppers, as well as an abundance of cheeses and cold-cuts from around here, and quench down your thirst with a glass of Aglianico Del Vulture, an exquisite wine made on the hills nearby.

Feeling like enjoying a panoramic view of the city from above? Head towards the Piazza Mario Pagano viewpoint: from here you will be able to take in the beguiling skyline of the city circled by mountains which, in the wintertime, are capped in white, and enjoy one of the most evocative sunsets in the region.

Why Hire A Car In Potenza

Traveling by car during your time in Potenza will enable you to explore the surrounding beauties in a practical and convenient way. If you don’t have a car of your own, or you think your vehicle isn’t suitable for your itinerary or traveling needs, rely on Locauto’s car rental services in Potenza – this is a flexible solution that will enable you to easily reach the delightful destinations around here.

Some examples of destinations that can be within easy reach thanks to a car hire? A short distance away from Potenza is the evocative town of Melfi, notable for its imposing Norman-Svevian castle. This awesome fortress is a true pearl of architecture and provides a spectacular view over the surrounding valley. Thanks to a car hire in Potenza you will reach Melfi in less than an hour and find out more about its thousand-year-old history.

Another mandatory destination is Castelmezzano, a fascinating Medieval hamlet located on the Lucanian Dolomites. With its narrow cobbled alleys and stone houses, it almost looks like a setting from a fairytale. Through adventurous hikes on via ferratas, you will get to walk the famous Southern Dolomites and enjoy their spectacular views. Hiring a car can once again help you reduce your traveling time significantly.

In addition, as mentioned before, Potenza isn’t far from Matera – around 90 kilometers that can be traveled in about an hour by car. Part of UNESCO World Heritage list, Matera is famous for its Sassi, ancient cave dwellings carved inside the rocks forming a beguiling labyrinth of streets and grottos: explore the picturesque alleys, visit the churches on the rocks and plunge yourself into the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of this thousand-year-old city!

Renting a car in Potenza will also offer you the flexibility of exploring Basilicata’s wonderful countryside. You will be able to visit enchanting hamlets like Tursi, with its renown 15th-century mosque, or Craco, an abandoned ancient village that looks suspended in time. These hidden gems are easily accessible by car and will get you to discover the true soul of this region.

Discover what freedom, practicality and flexibility a travel by car can offer you. Discover it with Locauto, taking advantage of our great deals on car hires in Potenza: use the search engine on this page to check out the available vehicles on the dates you select, choose the one that best suits your needs choosing from a wide variety of top-range cars and book your customized car hire in a few clicks!

Driving To And From Our Potenza Rental Office

The Potenza car rental office is easy to reach even on foot: it is just 550 meters away from the central railway station – you can walk here using the railway tunnel towards Viale Del Basento. If you’re getting here by car, take the Potenza Sicignano Degli Alburni exit from A2 highway; afterwards, proceed onto E847 until you reach the Potenza centro / Viadotto dell’Industria exit, then follow for Viale Del Basento, Via Della Chimica.

Who we are

Locauto Rent is a 100% Italian company, active in the rent-a-car market since late 70s. Our rental locations network covers the main Italian airports, the biggest railway stations and the major cities. We provide a full range of rental services: short, medium and long term, van rental service and a truly innovative digital full self-service car rental. Our fleet is of the highest level and is among the youngest in the market in terms of average age. We are commonly known for convenient, flexible and transparent pricing solutions and we are recognized for our service, human and technologically evolved at once.