Salerno car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Salerno
The best car rental companies in Salerno are Sixt, Avis, Hertz. Prices start from €23/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 14%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Salerno
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Sixt
Editor’s pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€25/day
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#2
Avis
Top ratedFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€26/day
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#3
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€27/day
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#4
Europcar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€23/day
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#5
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€27/day
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#6
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€23/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€25/day
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#8
Maggiore
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirportDowntown
From€22/day
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#9
Thrifty
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€22/day
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-20 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Salerno
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €23 | Fiat Panda | 4 |
| Compact | €28 | Fiat 500X | 5 |
| SUV | €44 | Jeep Renegade | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €60 | Volkswagen Touran | 7 |
| Luxury | €85 | Alfa Romeo Giulia | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Salerno
Airport — Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport (QSR)
The new Salerno airport (opened July 2024) is a short drive from downtown, with rental coverage still expanding as the terminal grows. Naples Capodichino (NAP), ~45–55 min away, remains the main hub with full rental company coverage.
Downtown — Salerno città (train station)
Sixt, Avis and Hertz desks cluster within ~200m of Salerno Centrale station — no shuttle needed, unlike Sorrento or Naples.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~14% of base rate | Any airport pickup |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €15–30/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €8–13/day | Per extra driver |
| Historic-center parking (outside ZTL) | €18–25/day | Concordia, Vittorio Emanuele or Lungomare garages |
| Autostrada tolls (A3) | ~€1 per 7 km | Motorway travel to/from the Amalfi Coast |
| Refundable deposit | €500 (from ~€100 with add-on cover) | Standard hold at pickup |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Salerno
- Salerno’s new airport, Salerno Costa d’Amalfi (QSR), opened in July 2024, adding direct European routes alongside the long-standing Naples (NAP) hub.
- The SS163 Amalfi Drive east of Vietri sul Mare is one of Italy’s toughest roads to drive — tight hairpins, no shoulders; best attempted in a small car and outside peak season (after September or before May).
- Salerno’s historic center enforces a ZTL (limited traffic zone) with electronic gates — park at Concordia, Vittorio Emanuele or Lungomare garages instead of driving in.
- Most rental desks cluster within ~200m of Salerno Centrale train station, so no airport-style shuttle is needed if arriving by rail.
- CDW insurance is included as standard at Italian rental desks (not optional as in some countries); deposits run around €500, reducible to ~€100 with an add-on cover.
- Many visitors skip driving the Amalfi coast road altogether and instead park in Salerno and take the ferry — Travelmar runs 11 daily departures to Amalfi (~42 min) and Positano (~75 min).
- An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required alongside your home licence for non-EU visitors (US, UK, etc.).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Salerno
Do you need a car in Salerno for the Amalfi Coast?
Not necessarily. Salerno works well as a "smart base": park near the train station and take the frequent Travelmar ferry (11 daily departures) to Amalfi or Positano, avoiding the notoriously difficult SS163 coast road.
Salerno or Sorrento — which is the better base?
Salerno has faster airport access (its own new QSR airport plus Naples 45 min away), cheaper parking, and rental desks a short walk from the train station. Sorrento sits closer to the coast road itself but with more traffic and higher accommodation prices.
How long does it take to drive the SS163 Amalfi Drive?
The full ~60km stretch can take a full day (up to 7 hours) in peak season due to hairpin turns, buses and no shoulders. Outside summer, expect 2–3 hours for the same distance.
Is there a ferry from Salerno to Amalfi or Positano?
Yes — Travelmar operates roughly 11 sailings a day to Amalfi (~42 min) and Positano (~75 min), a popular alternative to driving the coast road.
Where do I park in Salerno?
The historic center has an active ZTL (limited traffic zone) enforced by electronic gates. Park instead at the Concordia, Vittorio Emanuele or Lungomare garages (€18–25/day) just outside it.
How do I get from Naples Airport to Salerno?
It’s about 58km and roughly 45 minutes by car via the A3 autostrada. There’s no direct train — public transport requires a bus-to-train connection, with buses running only a few times a day.
Can I fly directly into Salerno now?
Yes — Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport (QSR) reopened in July 2024 with routes on easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, Vueling, Wizz Air and British Airways, serving about 18 European destinations in summer 2025.
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