Car Hire in Trieste Airport

Internationality, cultural richness and commercial vibrancy are the promises we generally expect from a port city, and Trieste is certainly no different. The capital of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, which Umberto Saba described as a “love made restless by jealousy,” is one of the most fascinating places in northern Italy, although little known to tourists. Its identity is made up of many different souls: the Habsburg one, most evident in the Viennese-style cafes that fill its squares; the Slavic one, a perceptible imprint of which can be felt in the local cuisine; and, of course, the Italian one, which is asserted in the neoclassical style of many of its buildings. Trieste is a quiet city, pleasant to explore on foot (except when the Bora blows, of course), because the openness of its urban spaces gives it a breath quite unusual compared to most Italian cities. In the center you can visit the Museo Civico Revoltella, a modern art gallery that includes works by Giorgio De Chirico and Giovanni Fattori, among others; the terrace also offers a unique view of the city. For lovers of the Land of the Rising Sun, on the other hand, we recommend the Museo Civico d’Arte Orientale, structured on no less than four floors, which collects artistic works, weapons, and musical instruments from Japan and China. Then do not miss a visit to the San Giusto Castle, built on the hill overlooking the city, also home to one of the most beautiful museums in Trieste.

Your excursion to Trieste should by no means be limited to the historic center of the capital city of Trieste: in fact, the city’s surroundings offer many interesting travel ideas for those in the mood for exploration. Muggia, for example, is only a 25-minute drive (50 by train) from the city, and hides a true jewel of a medieval castle, as well as a snow-white cathedral on whose facade dominates a huge rose window. Another castle is in Duino: it is a building built sheer above the sea on a karst rock; the interior can be visited, and from the outside there is a unique view of the Gulf of Trieste. And speaking of the gulf, don’t forget that you also go to Friuli for the sea: so don’t miss the spectacle of sunsets over the Adriatic by visiting one of the many bays that dot the Trieste coastline. If you arrive in the city by plane, the best thing to do, therefore, is to rent a car at Trieste airport so that you can move freely to your chosen destinations; consider that even if you arrive by train you can reach Locauto at Trieste airport in no time by using a regional train or the high-speed line (travel time is about half an hour). We are also present in the region with an office in Udine: remember that with Locauto you can choose different pick-up and drop-off points if that best suits your travel plans.

As mentioned, the Trieste airport is quite close to the city and very easy to reach both by train and by car despite the fact that it is actually located in the province of Gorizia, in Ronchi dei Legionari. The airport is also convenient for reaching other cities in the region: it is in fact 21 km from Gorizia and 38 km from Udine. As for connections with other regions of Italy, by air you can get there from major cities in the north and south, including the islands (e.g., Rome Fiumicino, Naples, Milan, Bari, and Catania). As for rail lines, Trieste is located on the northeast vector through Venice and Monfalcone and is served by both regional and high-speed trains.

Locauto Rent is a 100% Italian company, active since the late 1970s in the car rental market. It has a network of rental stations serving the main Italian airports, the largest railway stations and major cities. It also provides a full range of rental services, from short, to medium, to long-term, and an innovative full-self-service digital rental service. The car fleet is top-notch and is among the youngest on the market in terms of average age. Locauto Rent is recognized for affordable, flexible and transparent pricing solutions and service that is both humane and technologically advanced.

Are you planning a trip to Trieste and looking for some ideas for discovering the city on your own? The first thing you need to know is that what you’ll find before you is a city with a long and troubled history, a place that has gone through many wars and has been contested between many different political powers: this is why different souls coexist in it, intertwining in a hodgepodge of languages, architectural styles and traditions belonging to different cultures, yet its appearance is orderly, almost severe, nothing to do with typical Mediterranean port cities. In Habsburg times, the area near the Borgo Teresiano was subjected to a master plan that allowed the city to stretch, expand and rationalize its road system. Among the canals that run through this area there is a special atmosphere: on the one hand the sea with spectacular sunsets, on the other some of the city’s most extraordinary religious architecture, such as the Church of St. Anthony the New and the Orthodox Temple of St. Spiridon, evidence of the Latin and Slavic legacies that coexist in this border town. Another extremely scenic spot is the Piazza Unità d’Italia, where the buildings of the institutions stand: one of its four sides is right next to the sea, and it is on the footbridge of the nearby Molo Audace that much of the city’s nightlife takes place. Climbing up the city, on the other hand, one encounters many vestiges of earlier eras, such as the Roman Theater, the Roman-era Civil Basilica, and the Castle of San Giusto, Trieste’s main center of cultural aggregation. Not far away stands the Cathedral of San Giusto, known for the imposing rose window that graces its Romanesque-Gothic facade but especially for the Byzantine mosaics inside, the colors of which are still brilliant today. If you’re interested in art and history, Trieste is definitely the city for you: in addition to the monuments and museums already mentioned, we recommend a visit to the Risiera di San Sabba, the Revoltella Museum, and Miramare Castle, which is on the other side of the city.

What we have given you is but a basic smattering of the must-see places in Trieste, but both in and around the city there are many more worth visiting. For this reason, renting a car at Trieste station can make your life easier by allowing you to plan an even richer trip, manageable with greater flexibility and convenience: the same Miramare Castle we mentioned earlier can be reached much more quickly from the station than by using city public transportation; from here, you can move outside the city and plan an itinerary that includes all the most iconic historical, artistic and natural sites. An example of a route you could take with your rental car in Trieste might include the beautiful Bay of Sistiana, framed by limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters, a true paradise for lovers of the sea and water sports. Inland, you can visit the villages of the Trieste Karst, such as Muggia and Duino, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets and charming historic buildings. Also located here is the Trieste Caves Regional Nature Park with its spectacular cave complex, rich in stalactites and stalagmites. In addition, there are numerous hiking trails leading to breathtaking views and fascinating natural sites, such as the San Canziano Caves with their impressive limestone formations. The Rosandra Valley Nature Reserve is another must-see, with its steep gorges and waterfalls that plunge into lush vegetation. In short, with its wealth of historical, artistic and natural sites, the province of Trieste offers a complete and unforgettable experience. Discover the flexibility and convenience of traveling in Friuli Venezia Giulia with a rental car with Locauto Trieste, book your vehicle now by selecting it from those available at our office conveniently located near the central train station.

The Locauto office in Trieste FS is next to the central station, in close proximity to the city’s historic center and maritime station, a location easily accessible by both public and private transportation. The Locauto parking lot, where you can pick up and drop off your car, is located on the second floor of the Saba Silos parking lot.