Car Hire Bari Airport

If you don’t want to limit your vacation to the city of Bari alone, but want to take a real road trip to Puglia in the name of traditional knowledge and flavors, our advice is to rent a car at Bari airport and plan a road trip of the region’s coast and hinterland. A short drive from Bari are some of Puglia’s most beautiful beaches, such as Polignano a Mare and Lido di Monopoli; Bari’s is also the best-served and most strategic airport for vacationing in the Gargano, the area that includes some of the region’s most picturesque seaside resorts. But the sea does not exhaust the treasure that the region is ready to disclose to tourists: in Altamura, an hour from Bari, hides a unique Cathedral that combines Romanesque, neoclassical, Baroque and Rococo art; the city also bakes a type of bread famous throughout Italy that you absolutely cannot miss tasting. On the Adriatic coast, on the other hand, less than half an hour’s drive from Bari, you can admire the imposing Angevin Castle of Mola di Bari, designed back in 1279 and built entirely of tuff. With your rental car from Bari airport, you can then comfortably reach even more distant points from the Apulian capital, going into the province of Taranto, for example: such as Martina Franca, with its alleys of white houses, its Ducal Palace and the breathtaking Baroque of its churches. Locauto is your ideal reference point for low-cost car rental in Bari: in fact, we guarantee the best quality/price ratio on any vehicle in our range, from classic hatchbacks to large SUVs (suitable for those who carry surfboards or other bulky equipment), passing through sedans and station wagons: check now the vehicles available on the dates of your interest using our search engine. Also consult the list of our other car rental offices in Puglia to choose the one most convenient for you based on your travel plans: renting with Locauto is safe, convenient and 100% customizable, and our staff is always at your disposal, by phone, email or in person, to help you understand how to rent a car at Bari airport and choose the vehicle best suited to your needs.

Bari airport is served by the main national and low-cost airlines and is located only 9 km from the Apulian capital, which can therefore be reached in just about 20 minutes by car. Traffic is generally smooth in the capital, and it is not difficult to find parking, even if not for a fee, for one’s car. Since Bari is about halfway up the region, it is an ideal arrival point for those who are intent on exploring the various areas of Puglia, not limiting themselves exclusively to the coast, but also visiting the less reachable locations in the interior. These are connected to Bari mainly by fast-flowing state roads, and you will never find much traffic there; however, we recommend paying attention to the road surface, which instead often has irregularities that are best avoided.

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.

The starting point of your trip to Bari can only be Bari Vecchia, the city’s historic district characterized by medieval alleys and picturesque whitewashed houses constantly illuminated by sunlight. As you stroll through the streets of the center, perhaps stopping here and there to sample local delicacies such as orecchiette and focaccia barese, your gaze will linger on the many pieces of architecture, especially religious, that make the city a true open-air museum. One of the main ones is the Basilica of San Nicola, a medieval-era church and an important pilgrimage destination (in fact, the relics of the saint after whom it is named are kept inside) characterized, on the outside, by two towers that surround its imposing facade. The Cathedral of San Sabino, on the other hand, is distinguished by its Romanesque Apulian style, characterized by the dominance of the color white, and its large rose window surrounded by mythical figures and animals. Another celebrated site is the Swabian or Norman Castle, dating from the 12th century but then completely renovated in the 17th century, when the Aragonese transformed it into the imposing fortification it is now. As for Bari’s museum offerings, one of the most interesting is that of the Diocesan Museum, which houses, among other things, an impressive collection of medieval illuminated parchments. Alongside this, if you wish to deepen your knowledge of Apulian art, we also recommend a visit to the Corrado Giaquinto Art Gallery. A slightly different but equally engaging experience is Bari Sotterranea: an archaeological journey by which you will enter the underground tunnels of the city and discover very interesting anecdotes about it. Emerging again from the bowels of the city, enjoy a stroll along Bari’s waterfront, the best place to make new acquaintances or simply breathe in the scent of saltiness!

Apulia is a region full of attractions, which is why, especially if you only have a few days to spare, you need to make a choice by isolating an area or a few points of interest to explore. Moreover, equipping yourself with a rental car, whether in Bari or in one of Puglia’s main cities, is objectively the only way to approach such a trip with serenity given the difficulties of moving around by resorting to public transportation: just think that driving from Bari to Alberobello, famous for its trulli, the ancient circular stone dwellings, requires just an hour’s journey, while public transportation takes twice as long. Among the attractions that can be reached by car from Bari are many historic villages, such as Putignano (40 minutes by car), famous mainly for its Carnival but also for its caves, where we recommend you plan an excursion. If you are looking for a good combination of sea and city, then you should definitely visit Molfetta, a jewel of architecture between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance built on the island of St. Andrew. An experience we recommend you try if you can rent a car in Bari is then a lunch or dinner at a masseria, the best place to experience the authentic flavors of Apulian tradition. Renting a car in Bari is also a way to easily explore all the most beautiful beaches in northern Puglia, such as Polignano a Mare, famous for its spectacular cliffs and crystal clear sea. Another beach to visit is Cala Paura, a charming cove with clear waters and a picturesque atmosphere. Use the search engine on this page to explore all available solutions and book your ideal vehicle now to lock in the best deals on car rentals in Puglia!

The Locauto office in Bari central station is in Aldo Moro Square. From the train station, take the main exit on the Aldo Moro Square side, turn right and you will find the office about 50 meters away. If you reach us by car, from the A14 highway take the Bari nord exit, continue on the SS96, then continue on Via Bruno Buozzi, Corso Italia and finally Piazza Aldo Moro.