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Car hire at Perugia Airport - Touring Central Italy

Also known as San Egidio (or Aeroporto di Perugia-Sant’Egidio in Italian), Perugia Airport is conveniently located just 12 kilometres to the east of the city centre and about midway between Perugia (the regional capital) and the charming town of Assisi, the official birthplace of St Francis. Recently co-branded as Umbria International Airport, the airport has been catering for an increasing number of flights in recent years from key destinations such as London, Tirana, Malta, Barcelona, Vienna, Bucharest, Milan or Bergamo.

Vibrant and authentic, Perugia boasts a perfectly-preserved historic centre (Centro Storico) which is perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire city. Much of this very old part of town features Roman monuments, quaint cobblestone alleyways, ancient arches and some of the most traditional piazz as to be found in Italy. Jazz fans head for Perugia in midsummer en masse for the Umbria Jazz festival (one of Europe's best), a large-scale event that is almost as popular as the city's annual chocolate festival.

With so much to see and do in close proximity to the centre, the possibilities are endless for visitors choosing to collect their car hire at Perugia Airport and explore the city's environs. Perugia is not far from some of Italy’s top city destinations, namely Rome (140km), Pisa and Florence. Other day-trip options Lake Trasimeno a short drive from the city and Deruta, a major centre for Umbrian ceramics with dozens of little shops selling hand-made products in and around the Old Town.

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Airport Information

Gateway to the enchanting Umbria region of central Italy, Perugia Airport is an international air transportation hub that has been fully refurbished and improved in recent years. It has a single runway with a length of 2,300 metres and a modern terminal covering 4,700 square-metres of space. With capacity for around 500,000 annual passenger movements, the airport offers a wide range of on-site services and facilities with a selection of bars, café, shops and restaurants available for travellers waiting for their flights.

Perugia Airport (PEG)
Address: Via dell'Aeroporto, snc, 06134 Perugia PG, Italy
Telephone: +39 075 592141
Airlines operating at Perugia Airport: The list of the most important airlines operating at Perugia Airport currently includes Ryanair, Wizz Air, Transavia, British Airways, Albawings and AlbaStar.

Where to pick up my car hire at Perugia Airport

To pick up your car rental at Perugia Airport, most of the suppliers' desks are located to the left in the Arrivals Terminal, with the Departures hall to the right where passengers with a vehicle rental reservation can pick up their keys and car hire documents.

Car hire desks' operating hours

	Avis at Perugia Airport Arrivals Hall, Perugia, Italy 06080 +39 75 6929796	Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 8am-6.30pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm/7.30-9pm Sat 8am-3pm/8-9pm and Sun 10am-midday
	Budget at Perugia Airport Arrivals Hall, Perugia, Italy06080 +39 75 6929346	Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 8am-6.30pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm/7.30-9pm Sat 8am-3pm/8-9pm and Sun 10am-midday
	Hertz at Perugia Airport Arrivals Hall Perugia, Italy 06080 +39 75 5928590	Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Thu 8.30am-12.30pm/3.30-6pm, Tue 8.30am-12.30pm/2-6pm, Fri 8.30am-12.30pm/2-6pm Sat 8.30am-12.30pm (Sun closed)

Terminals

Perugia Airport has a single self-contained terminal building that serves both arrivals and departures. Inside, there is an information stand where passengers can find assistance for onward transport requirements, guide books and leaflets outlining the main tourist attractions and details of local hotels. There's also a flight ticket office located inside the main part of the terminal and situated between the arrivals and check-in areas, passengers will find the Perugia Airport car rental desks that include some of the world's best-known brands, such as Avis, Budget and Hertz.

Airport Facilities

Located in the main shopping area of the airport's Departures Hall (after the security checks near Gate C), passengers with enough time before their flight will find a good selection of fine wines and truffles as well as some exclusive ceramic creations and high-quality cashmere clothing. It's also possible to buy souvenirs, personal items, travel accessories and a wide range of electronics. Furthermore, there are ATMs, currency exchange services, a newsagent, tobacconist, sit-down restaurant and a coffee bar. Other airport facilities include waiting rooms, a cafeteria, conference room and an exhibition hall. There's free unlimited Wi-Fi Internet access available throughout the entire terminal building.

How to get to and from Perugia Airport

By car, it takes just 25 minutes to get and from the city centre, so travellers who rent a car at Perugia Airport will find it quick and easy picking up and dropping off their vehicle. The airport can be reached from any part of Italy by using the A14 Adriatic Motorway, as well as other prominent roads such as the A1 del Sole Motorway and the E45. Perugia Airport is reachable northbound and southbound by the E45-SS3 Bis (Ravenna-Cesena-Perugia-Terni) from the Ospedalicchio exit., after which there are signposts to the car hire area. boards that indicate the direction. The nearest railway stations to the airport are Perugia (also known locally as Perugia Fontivegge), Perugia Ponte San Giovanni and Bastia Umbra. The airport is also served by a limited number of services by the following regional bus routes operated by Busitalia, including E007 Perugia-Petrignano-Assisi and E422 Perugia-Santa Maria degli Angeli-Foligno. The easiest way to get to the airport from the city centre is to take the A.C.A.P. (Sulga shuttle) from Piazza Italia with the bus marked 'Airport' on the side.

Parking Tips

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 Italy Driving Guide. After picking up your car hire from Perugia Airport, there are plenty of places in the city centre where you can park it and visit the main tourist sights despite the occasional traffic congestion and the narrowness of the streets. Car parks near the centre are your best chance to find a parking space, while on-street parking spaces can be found but are regularly checked by parking attendants, so make sure you buy a ticket for the amount of time you intend to leave it.

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