What kind of vehicle do you need? A large SUV for a big family? An eco-friendly compact car to zip around the city? Whatever you’re looking for, Avis car hire at Pisa Airport will have you covered. Our vehicles offer practicality, performance and comfort, so you can enjoy your trip as much as possible. Get in touch for more information about the exact models that are available.

Pick up your Avis rental car at Pisa Airport and drive to the city of Pisa. While the leaning tower may be its most universally well-known sight, the city offers many other interesting attractions.

Start your visit by heading to Piazza dei Miracoli to have your photo taken in front of the city’s signature sight—the UNESCO-protected leaning tower. Close to the tower you can also visit the Cathedral. The River Arno divides the city in two and provides a picturesque drive past Renaissance architecture. Just a half hour drive from Pisa brings you to the coast, where you can visit the lively seaside resorts of Viareggio, Porto Venere and Forte dei Marmi.

Whether you choose to spend your time exploring Pisa or the surrounding region, hire a car from Pisa Airport to get the most out of your trip. Arriving and departing from different airports? Enjoy the benefits of our flexible one-way rental options where you can rent a car in Pisa Airport and return it to us elsewhere when you finish your journey.

From Pisa you can explore Tuscany’s rich and diverse attractions from the comfort of your hire car. The region is loaded with history, culture, art and natural beauty, and hiring a car gives you the freedom to discover everything it has to offer in style. Characterised by rolling green hills and cypress tree speckled landscapes, mountains, vineyards and cultural treasures, a road trip from Pisa will take your breath away.

Situated on Italy’s west coast, Pisa Airport is the ideal starting point for journeying through these spectacular landscapes. Bask in impossibly beautiful scenery at every turn as you motor between the region’s wealth of historic towns and cities.

Drive one hour east to Florence where the Ponte Vecchio and some of the world’s greatest artistic treasures by the likes of Leonardo de Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli reside. Don’t miss stopping in the town of Siena and the area’s magical hilltop villages, such as world-famous San Gimignano and other medieval gems including Volterra, Monteriggioni and Montepulciano.

If you are planning a road trip from Pisa, Avis is here to help. Our wide range of premium cars, people carriers and cost-efficient compact run-arounds will ensure you book the right vehicle, while picking up your hire car at Pisa Airport is a breeze, so you can spend more time focusing on your holiday.

Which side of the road?
In Italy, please drive on the right side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a hands-free device
• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
• There are historical areas in which you cannot drive. Look out for “Zona traffico limitato”

• Dipped headlights must be used in poor daylight visibility when driving on motorways, dual carriageways, and rural roads
• Do not use the horn in a built up area unless in danger

Speed limits

All speed signs will be in km/h.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban roads: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Secondary extra-urban roads: 90 km/h (56 mph)
• Motorways: 130 km/h (80 mph)

• Urban highways: 70 km/h (44 mph)
• Main extra-urban roads (Expressways): 110 km/h (68 mph)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Be aware of changes to speed limits displayed on road signs due to adverse weather conditions.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children weighing up to 9 kg must be seated in a rear-facing child restraint, in the back of the car only

• Children aged under 12 and less than 150 cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.

How do I collect my hire car at Pisa City Airport?

When you land at Pisa Airport, head from the Arrivals hall to our desk. One of our members of staff will process your booking, and then you may proceed to collect your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre.

Can I return a rental car to the airport?

If you've rented a car from a different Avis hub but wish to return it at the airport, then you must arrange your return prior to the commencement of your rental agreement. If you return your car to Pisa Airport without specifying in your rental contract, a fee will apply.

Do I need winter tyres to drive in Italy?

No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in Italy to be equipped with winter tyres. However, most of our cars in our Pisa rental hubs will have winter tyres available.