Airport location, terminals and transportation
Rome‒Ciampino International Airport "G. B. Pastine" is a civilian airport located 15 kilometres from Rome, in the city of Ciampino. The airport was built in 1916 and is considered one of the oldest airports in the country. It has been used only for the domestic and charter flights since the '60s of the previous century, when Rome–Fiumicino International Airport "Leonardo da Vinci" was put into operation. The air terminal services more than 5 million people every year. At Rome‒Ciampino International Airport "G. B. Pastine" passengers are served in two terminals, which are the Terminal for international and domestic regular flights and the Terminal for general aviation flights.
One can get from the airport to Rome by public buses (COTRAL/Schiaffini, Terravision and Bus Shuttle), which run to the city metro stations, railway stations and Roma Termini railway station in the capital. The airport has no direct railway connection with the city. Passengers can take advantage of the official taxi services (white cars identified by the illuminated Taxi sign on the roof), car sharing services (parking lot P5) or rent a car.
Rental offices, how to find them, where to return car
Several vehicle rental companies operate at Rome‒Ciampino International Airport "G. B. Pastine". Avis, Budget and Maggiore are placed in parking lot P12, while Europe car, Gold car, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Fire Fly, Locauto, National, Enterprise, Sicily by car auto Europa, and Win rent are found in parking lot P8. The car rental facility of Sixt is situated in parking lot P6.
The companies may offer supplementary equipment (for example, child restraint seats, navigation and other devices) to their clients at an additional cost. In order to cross the border into the Schengen countries one must pay an additional insurance in advance. The rental rate will be higher for the drivers under 25 years of age.
At the airport, one can rent a car with a driver. This service is provided by UARA company. The cars of this firm are painted grey or blue. The service is available in parking lot P3. The offices of the company are positioned at the entrance to the airport, in the Via Mameli and in parking lots P6 and P8. The companies offer a free shuttle service from (or to) the terminal to their customers.
Long-term and short-term parking, hotels nearby
There are several parking lots at the airport. It is more profitable to pre-book parking services (parking spaces in parking lots P4, P5 and P6) than to pay on the day of arrival. From time to time, clients are offered various promotions so that they may save money. Parking lots P4, P5 and P6 are located opposite the arrival/departure area of the passenger terminal. A preliminary reservation can be made through the website of the airport. One is allowed to park in short-term parking lot P3 for up to 60 minutes, with the first 15 minutes being free of charge. This parking lot is within walking distance of the terminal. What is more, the Easy Parking service is available.
Such hotels as the Albergo Laura (0.5 kilometres) and the Hotel Villa Giulia (0.6 kilometres) are nestled in the vicinity of the airport