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Car hire in Perugia – Gateway to Central Italy
The largest city in Umbria, a region affectionately known as the green heart of Italy, Perugia is an ancient city perched on top of a hill affording head-spinning views of the surrounding countryside. The city is home to a number of important museums, most notably the National Gallery of Umbria which features an extensive collection of Renaissance paintings, while the nearby National Archaeological Museum of Umbria features many rare artifacts from the Etruscan, Umbrian and Roman periods.
Perugia is also a very lively university city and hosts a great assortment of first-class cultural events dedicated to food, literature, music and wine right through the year. Highlights of the city's wide-ranging entertainment programme include the Umbria Jazz Festival (one of the best in the hole of Europe) and the Eurochocolate Festival, an event inspired by the city’s historic Perugina chocolate factory.
The whole area abounds with tourist interest and Perugia is attracting an increasing number of visitors on account of its truffles, shimmering lakes, lush mountains, full bodied red wines, hilltop towns, incredible vistas and unique food festivals. The abundance of culinary riches in Umbria includes local prosciutto, sausages, handmade pastas, extra virgin olive oils, mushrooms, game and creamy cheeses made with sheep's milk.
Having your own four wheels is by far the best way to get around Perugia and its environs to visit some of the region's smaller towns, wineries and olive oil mills. With a car hire in Perugia you can experience the lovely pilgrimage town of Assisi (the birthplace of St Francis) a short drive away and Lake Trasimeno just to the west of Perugia. Another must is Deruta, a town famous for its ceramics and one of the best places in the country to view authentic Italian maiolica in a museum located inside Deruta Town Hall.
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Where to pick up a car hire in Perugia
By working with all the world's top car hire providers, Auto Europe can offer you a wide choice of locations in and around Perugia, meaning that you can pick up your vehicle in the city centre and be on your way in a few minutes. Besides the many car hire companies operating at Perugia Airport, there are several conveniently-located suppliers' offices in other parts of the city, most of which are in close proximity to Perugia's top tourist attractions. To help you make the right choice, our state-of-the-art booking engine allows you to do an extensive search to find the best vehicle and the most suitable pick-up point for your trip. Once you've keyed in your dates, an interactive map will come up with all the available car hire locations in Perugia.
Perugia Airport
Perugia Airport lies just 12 kilometres east of the centre and has connections to and from key cities all over Europe, including London, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Catania and Malta. Operating under a couple of different names - Aeroporto Internazionale dell'Umbria and Perugia Sant'Egidio - it offers passengers a bus service into town, stopping at the city's main railway station and Piazza Italia en route. Passengers with a car hire reservation can pick up their vehicle from the the suppliers' desks which are located in the Arrivals Hall. Before arrival, it's important to have all the necessary car rental documents ready in order to make the collection process as speedy as possibe.
Perugia Airport (PEG)
Website: airport.umbria.it
Address: Via dell'aeroporto snc, Sant'Egidio, Perugia, 06134 Perugia PG, Italy
Telephone: +39 075 592141
Perugia Train Station
Located in the district of Fontivegge, about 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) south-west of the city centre, Perugia Train Station (Stazione di Perugia Fontivegge) is the main station serving the city and much of the surrounding Umbria region of central Italy. Opened in 1866, it forms part of the Foligno–Terontola railway which also links Florence with Rome.
Perugia Train Station
Website: trenitalia.com
Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 06124 Perugia PG, Italy
Telephone: +39 075 57540
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Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Perugia
This section features the most frequent questions asked by people booking a car hire in Perugia. Scroll down for important tips relating to a wide range of essential car hire topics, such as credit cards, coverage, tolls, traffic and much more. If you need any more information, please contact our reservations team for assistance and they will be happy to help you with your reservation and assist you with your travel itinerary.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Perugia?
Yes. If you are the main drive, you will always need to present a valid credit card in your name when you arrive to collect your car rental in Perugia. This is because the local vehicle supplier will need to freeze an amount as a security bond for the duration of your rental period, which is promptly refunded once the car has been returned undamaged. Please note that in the case of luxury cars two major credit cards (both in the name of the main driver) must be provided at the time of rental because of the high value of such vehicles. Full credit card details (including the amount of the bond) can easily be accessed by clicking on the blue and white info icon (i) after making a quick search in our booking engine. For more information, please consult our blog post explaining the six most important to know regarding credit cards and car hire.
What insurance do I need for my car rental in Perugia?
All the rates for car hire in Perugia on te Auto Europe include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), theft protection, fire insurance and third-party liability. However, it's important to note that not all parts of the vehicle are covered, so it's always best to pay a little more for Full Damage & Theft Protection coverage which protects drivers against all eventualities. It's very easy to find the coverage information on our website whilst making a booking, you simply need to click on the blue and white info icon (i) in the search results and the data relating to the amount of CDW deductible, theft insurance deductible and liability insurance will pop up. Please note that prices for Fulll Protection coverage are subject to location, rental duration, car category and supplier. It's also important to be aware of the fact that some local vehicle suppliers might try to charge you for extra coverage when you arrive to collect your car, although this is purely optional and Auto Europe will not be able to offer a refund for it should you consider it unnecessary at a later date. For more information about Auto Europe’s coverage policies, please contact our rental specialists for assistance and they will be happy to provide you with all the information you need. Please also read our blog post on the subject, which provides a general overview of the types of car hire coverage available.
How is the traffic in Perugia?
Perugia is a lively city with many small streets in the centre. Like most cities in Italy, traffic congestion can be an issue, especially during peak hours. To make the city centre suffer less from traffic congestion, Perugia has limited traffic zones. This means that you are only allowed to drive through areas of town during certain times and dates. Make sure to check the dates and times as this can result in traffic fines. For more information regarding driving in Italy please visit our driving information guide.
Where can I park my car hire in Perugia?
Parking your car hire in the city centre and near sights of importance can become difficult due to traffic congestion and the narrowness of the streets. Car parks located near the city centre are your best chance to find a parking space. Please note that most parking spaces are paid parking and are regularly patrolled by parking attendants.
Can I drive my car hire in the ZTL-zone in Perugia?
Yes, but only at certain times of the day. The main parts of the city affected are Via del Roscetto, Corso Bersaglieri, Corso Garibaldi, Via Campo Battaglia, Via Battisti, Via della Sposa, Via Appia and Via San Sebastiano. The parking of private vehicles is allowed for drivers staying at hotels in the historic centre and hotel staff will provide the respective sign to display in your vehicle for the duration of your stay, which is to be renewed every day. To find out more about driving a car rental inside a ZTL-zone, please refer to our in-depth guide.
Perugia Travel Guide
Perugia is a unique tourist destination and one of Italy's must-visit cities. A centre for culture, history, art, music and traditional Italian cuisine, it offers a broad mix of attractions, most notably old churches, as well as some of the best museums in central Italy.
Best day trips with my car rental in Perugia
An exhilarating circuit of the Umbria region is available to travellers who rent a car in Perugia and has the potential to take in a series of very pretty towns and villages, many of them historic, suc as Assisi, Spello, Spoleto, Orvieto and Gubbio. Lake Trasimeno is always a popular option for visitors during the summer, as well as Deruta which is famous for its ceramics. For travellers looking to go beyond the city, it is also possible to undertake a road trip and drop the vehicle off in another city such as Florence or Rome with a one-way car hire which allows for extra freedom and flexibility. It's also possible to take advantage of Auto Europe's popular Free Additional Driver offers to share the driving with friends or family members.
Lago Trasimeno
With a surface area of almost 130 square-kilometres, Lago Trasimeno is the fourth-largest lake in Italy. Located a short drive to the west of Perugia, it is the perfect day-trip destination for visitors who rent a car in Perugia and want to relax and swim after a few days' busy city sightseeing. Besides enjoying a nice waterside al fresco lunch, it's also worth exploring the northern side of the lake to visit the ancient town of Passignano sul Trasimeno which has an old castle, as does Castiglione del Lago idyllically set on Trasimeno's western shores.
Deruta
About 20 kilometres south of Perugia, Deruta is a major centre for high-quality Umbrian ceramics, with several shops selling this brightly painted majolica ware in and around the town centre. To see some fine old pieces, the best place to visit is the Museo delle Maioliche on the first floor of the Palazzo Communale.
Assisi
Nestling on the western flank of Monte Subasio, the charming town of Assisi is the birthplace of some of Italy's most important figures, including St Clare, the Latin poet Propertius (born around 50–45 BC) and St Francis who founded the Franciscan religious order there in 1208. Completed in 1253, the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi is the town's star attraction and houses the tomb of its most famous son who is buried in the crypt. Other Assisi landmarks include the Roman amphitheatre built in the 1st century AD and the abbey of St Benedict which was founded in the 10th century on Monte Subasio.
Mount Sibillini National Park
Featuring some of the highest summits in central Italy - most notably Mount Sibillini itself at 2,173 metres (7,129 feet) - Monti Sibillini National Park (Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini) lies a 90-minute drive south-east of Perugia. Formed approximately 200 million years ago during the Mesozoic Era, the area's rugged landscape means that many of its settlements are small hilltop towns and villages offering a wealth of historic and cultural interest for visitors. Some fifty species of mammal are present in the park, amongst them chamois and Apennine wolves and deer.
What to do in Perugia
Filled with fine Etruscan, Roman and medieval monuments, including one of Italy’s finest Gothic palaces (the Palazzo dei Priori), Perugia is a fascinating place and a fitting capital for Italy's enchanting Umbria region. Primarily a city of art, its surroundings are notable for their extraordinary natural beauty, rolling valleys, dense forests and culinary riches.
- Piazza IV Novembre: The beating heart of Perugia is the Piazza IV Novembre where many of the city's most important buildings and monuments are located. It is also the setting for some of the main events during the Umbria Jazz Festival and hosts the Fiera dei Morti, a traditional fair that's been taking place in the square every year since 1260. Another major feature of the Piazza IV Novembre is the 25-sided polygonal pink and white Fontana Maggiore (arguably Italy’s most beautiful medieval fountain) which was designed in the 1270s by Fra Bevignate.
- Perugia Cathedral: Dating back to the 15th century, the Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Lorenzo (or Duomo di Perugia) boasts a splendid interior with splendid 15th-century choir-stalls and a pulpit composed of older stone fragments. Other highlights include Federico Barocci's Deposition (1567-69) and some exquisite 16th-century frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Pandolfi di Pesaro in the sacristy.
- National Gallery of Umbria: Located in the Palazzo dei Priori (itself one of the country's best examples of a public palace), the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria boasts a fine collection of rare paintings by Perugino; Pinturicchio and other artists of the renowned Umbrian school, along with works by Bartolomeo Caporali and Benedetto Bonfigli. The museum's star exhibits are Duccio di Boninsegna's Madonna and Child painted in 1305, a 1272 crucifix by an unknown Perugian artist, five statues by Arnolfo di Cambio from 1281 and Madonna with Saints by Benozzo Gozzoli (1456).
- Arco d'Augusto: Once one of seven gates that allowed access through the Etruscan walls that once encircled the Old Town, Perugia's impressive Arco d'Augusto was built in the second-half of 3 BC and takes its name from the Roman emperor who restored it in 40 BC after conquering the city. Standing 10 metres high, the arch of the gate is formed by a double ring of wedges and is adorned with the inscription 'Augusta Perusia' which was placed there soon after the Perusine War (Bellum Perusinum).
- San Pietro Church: One of Umbria's most impressive churches is the Basilica di San Pietro, an early Christian structure rebuilt in the 12th century. The interior features many of the original stone columns and its fine Gothic wooden choir-stalls which date back to the 16th century, the same period as the church's gilded wooden ceiling was built. Don't miss the amazing paintings and frescoes produced by a number of artists, including Antonio Vassilacchi, Sassoferrato, Guido Reni, Vasari, Guerricino and Perugino, the latter of whom is responsible for the inlaid furniture and paintings in the sacristy.
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