EUROPCAR Car Rental at Pisa Airport

As one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations, Pisa in the Tuscany region offers visitors a wealth of historic architecture of outstanding beauty, amazing cuisine, delicious wines, sunny weather and landscapes that have inspired master painters throughout the ages.

Hiring a car from Europcar Pisa Airport offers the chance to fully explore this lovely part of Italy. While most people will probably opt for self-drive car rental, Europcar also offers chauffeur-driven rentals to people who are either nervous about driving in a foreign country or prefer to sit back and enjoy the sights while somebody else takes the strain.

Pisa Airport offers a multitude of car hire options through its own Car Rental Terminal, which is situated just 500 meters from the passenger terminal. A regular a shuttle service can transport passengers to the car rental offices, but it is also possible to walk the short distance - it takes only 5 minutes on foot to reach the Car Rental Terminal.

Europcar car rental Pisa Airport's rental counter can be contacted by telephone on tel +39 (0) 50 41081 or by fax on +39 (0) 50 41017. Advance reservations are more practical and usually cheaper. Customers can book online using the form above.

A short 35 minute drive north of Pisa Airport lies the lovely town of Lucca. It is well worth travelling 20 km for - even in the heat of summer - as Lucca has a plethora of stunning architecture and other tourist attractions to offer. On the way to Lucca one can stop off at Nozanno Castle (dating back to 1126) or make a detour to neighbouring Ripafratta, a town also blessed with an early medieval fortress.

In Lucca the Palazazo Ducale, a 16th century masterpiece of a ducal residence, awaits to be explored. Lucca is also home to the 6th century Cathedral of San Martino, Italy's oldest cathedral. For stunning views over the entire town one should head upwards to the viewing platform of Palazzo Guinigi's tower. Just behind the Piazza del Mercato stands the gorgeous church of San Frediano, which has a façade that is elaborately decorated with a 12th century mosaic.

Europcar car hire Pisa International Airport can offer a large choice from their eco-friendly fleet. There are Mini class options like the Fiat 500 1.2, a 3-door vehicle with room for 4 passengers that can be rented by drivers just 18-years-old and there are choices like the Economy class Fiat Panda 1.2, a car with seating for up to 5 passengers and space for one large suitcase.

Pretty much all vehicles from Europcar Pisa Airport will be air-conditioned and there is a choice between manual and automatic transmission. Cars are supplied with unlimited mileage, meaning visitors won't be restricted when exploring the Tuscany region!

The Economy class can also offer choices like the Renault Clio 1.2, which seats up to 5 people and can be rented by drivers with a minim age of 18. The Compact class offers more space for passengers and their luggage - the Renault Megane station wagon 1.5 for example can seat 5 people and has room for 2 suitcases, too.

For even more space - especially important for groups and larger families - there are options like the standard passenger vans and minibuses. The Renault Trafic 2.0 can seat up to 9 passengers and has space for 3 large suitcases, too.

Full-size choices from Europcar car hire Pisa International Airport include the popular Peugeot 508 2.0, which can seat 5 people and accommodate 4 large suitcases. As this car is very popular, availability from this rental station is low and anyone keen to secure this type of car should book well in advance, at least 48 hours before arriving at Pisa airport.

Also extremely popular is the Standard class Mercedes Benz B180 Class 2.0, a 5-door car with seating for 5 passengers and room for 3 suitcases in the boot. This car should also be reserved at least 48 hours in advance of travelling.