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Car Hire at Lamezia Terme Train Station - For the Best of Southern Italy

Lamezia Terme Centrale Train Station (in Italian: Stazione di Lamezia Terme Centrale) is the main railway station servingLamezia Terme, a very historic city located in the heart of the enchanting Calabria region of south-western Italy. Beside being a terminus of the Lamezia Terme–Catanzaro Lido route, the station is aalso n integral stop on the popular Battipaglia–Reggio di Calabria line which runs down the west coast from a point just south of Naples to the very tip of the toe of Italy's iconic 'boot'.

Opened at the end of the 19th century, the station is very popular with tourists looking for the best beaches between Salerno and Reggio and sometimes further on towards the town of Calabria, one of the most scenic places in southern Italy. Another more rustic line between Lamezia Terme and Catanzaro Lido, an area famed for its remarkable landscapes, is also covered by this station. Either line offers vsitirs the chance to immerse themselves in the real Italy.

The city of Lamezia Terme was established in 1968 when several of the nearby towns were amalgamated into a single entity. The Calabria region is known for its spectacular seascapes with undulating sand dunes and rocky cliff faces, and one of the best ways to appreciate the region's incredible natural beauty is with a car hire from Lamezia Terme Train Station. Lamezie Terme itself is a lovely old place with several key attractions, most notably the Bastione di Malta (a 16th-century tower) and Casa del Libro Antico, a book museum featuring many rare volumes.

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Station Information

Situated at Via del Mare at the north-eastern edge of the city centre, Lamezia Terme Train Station has a long and fascinating history. The station was officially opened on the 15th of November 1894 under its original name of Sant'Eufemia Biforcazione, together with the rest of the section of the Battipaglia–Reggio di Calabria railway line. The following year, the final section of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway was completed between Praja-Ajeta-Tortora and Gizzeria Lido (Sant'Eufemia Marina) which connected Lamezia Terme with the rest of the Tyrrhenian coast. Today the station is a popular stop-off point for tourists looking to unwind on some of the region's fine sandy beaches and to soak up some of the Calabria region's history.

Where to pick up my car hire at Lamezia Terme Train Station

One of the main advantages of booking a car hire at Lamezia Terme Train Station is its central location in the heart of the city in the areas around Via Calleriand Piazza Lamezia. Several reputable car rental companies operate in very close proximity to the station, including some of Italy's most prestigious suppliers. Don't forget to have all your documents ready when you arrive to collect your vehicle, such as your driving licence, credit card in the main driver's name and your Auto Europe car hire booking voucher.

	Hertz at Lamezia Terme Train Station Via Calleri 121 Lamezia Terme, Italy 88046 +39 0968 51473	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm/3-6pm and Sat 9am-1pm (closed Sun)
	Leasys at Lamezia Terme Train Station Piazza Lamezia Lamezia Terme, Italy 88046 +39 0968 357864	Opening Hours: Daily 8am-8pm
	Maggiore at Lamezia Terme Train Station Piazza Lamezia Lamezia Terme, Italy 88046 +39 0968 53662	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7.30pm and Sat 7.30am-1pm (closed Sun)

Station facilities

Opened in the 19th century, Lamezia Terme Train Station is a functional, well-established railway facility that caters largely for local commuters and travellers en route to Sicily and the pristine beaches of southern Italy. In the main hall there's there's a ticket office with automatic ticket machines and a bar selling refreshments and light snacks along with a selection of vending machines. It's also possible to purchase magazines and newspapers at the nearby newsagent. Besides a taxi rank close to the station's main entrance, there are bus-stops for routes into and out of the city centre a few hundred metres away.

How to get to and from Lamezia Terme Train Station

Conveniently located on Via del Mare in the north-eastern reaches of the city centre, it couldn't be easier to rent a car at Lamezia Terme Train Station and start exploring southern Italy in a few minutes after pick-up. By train, the station is very well connected with many key Italian cities, including Rome in just under four hours, Naples in 2 hours and 45 minutes and the seaside resorts of Catanzaro Lido in just 42 minutes, you could even go far to the north - to Milan for example. Furthermore, there is an efficient shuttle bus service (navetta) that connects Lamezia Terme Airport with Lamezia Terme Train Station operated by the local transport company Lamezia Multiservizi and runs every 30 minutes from early morning until late at night.

Parking tips

After picking up your car rental at Lamezia Terme Train Station, you shouldn't have many problems parking your vehicle in and around the city, although the centre can sometimes get a little congested during the weekday rush-hours. There are several large car parks in the inner city, some of which are connected to any of the larger hotels operating in the heart of Lamezia Terme. It's also possible to park near the most popular beaches in the resorts around Lamezia Terme and the rest of the Calabrian coast. If you are planning to visit some of the city's top tourist attractions, try parking at Parcheggio (located at Via XX Settembre 88) or Parcheggio Colombo (Via Cristoforo Colombo 86) for long-term city centre parking. Open 24/7, Garage Otac on Via Boccioni 2 is one of the best choices for people looking to park their cheap car hire at Lamezia Terme Train Station. At Lamezia Terme Airport, the main car park has around 700 spaces and is located in front of the main terminal building.

Useful links

Lamezia Terme Tourist Info