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In Tropea we recommend the following car rental offers

from 32 $ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Fiat 500
7 Days from 25.06 - 01.07.2025
Example vehicle
from 34 $ per day
Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. Lancia Y
7 Days from 25.06 - 01.07.2025
Example vehicle
from 35 $ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Mini
e.g. Fiat 500
7 Days from 25.06 - 01.07.2025
Example vehicle

Drive around Tropea by rental car!

View of Tropea's Port

The small town of Tropea, on the east coast of Calabria, in southern Italy, is known for its historic old town, beaches and its prized red onions. Driveboo offers you the possibility to compare car rental offers in Tropea and book online your car rental for Tropea in a fast and easy way for the desired period. Thus, you are completely flexible during your stay in Tropea and do not have to rely on public transportation.

Explore special attractions in Tropea and surroundings in spring/autumn

Small island with church in Tropea
  • Liparian (Aeolian) Islands - Vulcano, Lipari, Stromboli
  • Old Town Piazza Ercole
  • Belvedere at Corso Vittorio Emanuele
  • Norman Cathedral from the 12th century
  • Diocesano Museum of Art
  • Wide sandy beaches on the sides of the Isola
  • Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola

In addition, Tropea is also ideal for swimming, surfing, sunbathing or diving and numerous other water sports in spring/autumn or late summer. Thus, Tropea offers plenty of action and also relaxation.

Rent a car at the airport near Tropea

View of Tropea City

If you arrive by plane at Lamezia Terme (SUF), the largest airport in Calabria, you can rent a cheap rental car here directly in the airport arrivals hall from one of the numerous car rental companies. This is where the competition between car rental companies is the greatest, which is why the offers outdo each other and you can usually negotiate better deals. If you are interested in special vehicles such as SUV's, sports cars or convertibles, you have a higher chance on site and can decide in peace for one of the many rental cars thanks to the longer opening hours. After you have picked up your rental car, you can go directly on an exploration tour in the Italian environment.

What should I look out for when renting a car at Lamezia Terme Airport?

  • Body and paint
  • Tire tread
  • Lights and luminaires

Important information to drive without problems in Tropea

Fueling

When you pick up your rental car, the car is usually filled up. There is no gas station directly at the airport, but there are sufficient gas stations in the immediate vicinity as well as in Tropea itself.

Panorama of water in Tropea on the beach
Tolls

In Italy, the tolls apply mainly on motorways. These are different from expressways, which are similar but free of charge. The toll-free roads are marked with a blue sign and the toll roads with a green sign. There may also be a charge for the use of tunnels and bridges.

Parking options
Beautiful house in Tropea

Because the old town is closed to car traffic in July and August, theparking situation is quite tight during peak season. If you rent a car, quite a few parking opportunities can be found for your rental car, however, on the roadside and in the rest of the city, mainly on the promenade. Colored curbs are used in Italy to indicate parking privileges. Free parking is allowed if the curb is white. If it is blue, you will have to pay a fee. Parking is prohibited at black and yellow curbs. Yellow curbs mean no parking.

Traffic rules in Italy

The traffic rules in Italy hardly differ from those in Germany. On the highway and outside built-up areas, there is a 24-hour dipped-beam headlights obligation. Daytime running lights may also be used in Italy, however. The light obligation applies to all vehicles. Who drives without light, must count on a fine starting from 41 euro.

Panorama of beach and rocks in Tropea
Speed limits
  • Interurban: 50 km/h
  • Out of town: 90 km/h
  • Highway: 130 km/h

What insurance do I need for a rental car in Tropea?

The rental car comprehensive insurance without deductible is absolutely necessary when renting a car. Damage caused by self-inflicted behavior of the driver is covered with it. Also mandatory is a liability insurance for rental cars with a sufficient coverage. This should amount to at least 1 million euros.

How can I register an additional driver for the rental car?

Houses on cliffs in Tropea

Are you planning to take turns driving? Then it is mandatory to register an additional driver. If the further driver is not registered and it should come to an accident, there is no more insurance protection and this can become very expensive! When renting on site or picking up the vehicle, the additional driver must be present and identify himself with his ID or passport and present his driver's license. When booking, make sure that there are already offers that already include an additional driver, so you do not have to pay additional fees per day.

When is the best time to travel to Tropea, Calabria?

The summer months from early June to mid-October are best for renting a car for a trip to Tropea. During this time, the water temperatures are well above 23 degrees and thus offer ideal conditions for beach and bathing holidays. Up to 11 hours of sunshine await you in this dream region, allowing for long and varied excursions and activities.

Rock cave on the beach in Tropea
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec ø
Max. temperature (in °C) 11 14 15 19 22 29 32 32 28 22 17 13 21
Min. temperature (in °C) 4 4 7 8 11 15 18 18 15 12 8 5 10
Rainy days 13 11 10 9 7 4 2 3 5 9 13 14 8
Sun hours (per day) 4 5 7 7 7 10 11 11 8 6 4 3 6
Water temperature (in °C) 15 14 14 15 18 22 25 26 25 22 19 16 19

Excursions by rental car

Houses and garden in Tropea

About 40 km north of Tropea, the small medieval village of Pizzo is perched on a tufa rock steeply above the sea. The town's landmark is the Castello Aragonese, the Aragonese castle, which is also known as Castello Murat. Pizzo is famous for its exciting 17th century history, the Cathedral of St. George with its baroque facade and for its unparalleled tartufo ice cream.
Also interesting is a trip to the Tyrrhenian coast. From Tropea it is just 13 kilometers by car until you reach Zabrone. Worth seeing in the town, located on the river Potame, are the church of San Carlo Borromeo and the mill Zilui. The surrounding countryside is easy to explore with your rental car.

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