Our Cosenza car rental office is located in Rende, an industrial area which can be reached from the city in about 20 minutes by train.
Parking Locauto is located in proximity to the office, just a few meters away.
You may return your rental car during opening hours or ask our staff to schedule a different time for you if you can’t comply with them. Please note that we also have two other rental offices in Calabria region, close to Lamezia Terme and Reggio Calabria airports.
Crossed by the river Crati and framed by seven hills like Rome, Cosenza is a very popular destination in southern Italy due to its importance as a cultural centre as well as to its natural treasures. Funded in very ancient times by the Italic tribes of the Bruttii, the town was destroyed and rebuilt many times across the centuries and it now shows the marks of the different civilizations that lived here. Cosenza is in fact usually split in two sections or parts: the ancient and the new town. The ancient town, rising at the foot of Pancrazio hill, combines Medieval and Renaissance buildings; among them, the Cathedral and the Cosentian Academy are most definitely worth a visit. The old town is dominated by the Hohenstaufen Castle, built by the Saracens and then restored by Frederick II: if you are looking for a gorgeous panoramic view of the city, this is the perfect spot for you. Cosenza is a great destination both in summer and in other seasons, but probably the best time to go there is between the end of September and the first week of October: not only at this time of the year the weather is not too hot but warm enough to sunbathe and swim, but Cosenza’s streets brighten up with the colours and smells of a myriad food stands for Saint Joseph’s Fair, one of the most ancient traditions of this town.
Other than visiting Cosenza city centre, which is of course mind-blowing both on a cultural and a gastronomic level, you may wish to explore the stunning territory around it. In less than an hour’s drive you can get to the Pollino National Park, known all over Italy for its great hiking trails rich in beeches, waterfalls and canyons, which is also the reason why many people come here for rafting or canoeing on the waters of river Lao. The Sila National Park is perfect for winter holidays, with its cutting-edge ski slopes and resorts. Renting a car in Cosenza can be a wise choice either way: in fact, it will allow you to move from one point to another in a perfectly comfortable manner, with plenty of room both for your luggage and sports or beach equipment without suffering from the terrible summer heat or winter chill (despite what you may think, Cosenza is indeed often snowy in winter!). Locauto car rental office in Cosenza offers you a wide variety of vehicles to suit your travelling needs no matter if you’re travelling solo, with your friends or family; our fleet also comprises estate cars and MPVs which are suitable for families with toddlers and travelling with big loads of kids supplies, so check their availability and book your car now to get the best deal online!
Driving from our rental offices to Cosenza city centre is quite simple and it will take you just 20 minutes. In 50 minutes you can reach the Pollino National Park in the north of Calabria; a short westwards drive away from it are some of the most beautiful beaches of the region, such as Praia a Mare and Scalea. If you are looking for someplace closer to Cosenza to chill and sunbathe, then you can go for Diamante, a beautiful beach where rocks and sand alternate along a crystalline sea. In front of the beach there is also a small island called Cirella Island where you can go snorkelling or just have a boat ride while enjoying the smell of the Mediterranean scrub.
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.
The Hohenstaufen Castel is the main monument of the city and it offers an unparalleled panoramic view over it. It was built in the 12th century by the Saracens.
Enjoy an immersive experience in contemporary and modern art at the exhibits hosted by the city’s Museo Multimediale close to Carlo Bilotti square.
The “Parco Nazionale dell’Aspromonte” is a natural area which takes its name from the namesake Massif; It is characterized to be a winter ski resort.
If you’re looking for a romantic destination, then choose the Arcomagno beach near San Nicola Arcella, where you can watch the sun setting lying on a quiet bay framed by a stony arch.
