If you are travelling to Southern Italy, you may find yourself at the small central station (Stazione) at Salerno Station, a major transport hub for the region. As well as being on the main railway line to Rome with direct trains to Naples, Salerno Station is within easy reach of the port of Salerno where you can catch the ferry to Amalfi.

Choosing Salerno as a base gives you the chance to explore the Campania area with its quaint villages and sparkling beaches and of course, the stunning Amalfi coastline. So, if you are planning a road trip in Southern Italy and looking at options for Salerno car rental, Avis has you covered as soon as you step onto the platform.

You’ll find our Avis office at 26 Via Clemente Mauro a 2min walk from the entrance of Salerno Station. As you come out of the station, cross Piazza Vittorio Veneto and head along Via Clemente Mauro directly in front of you. Cross at the intersection with Tirrena Inferiore and you’ll find our Avis office a little way along on the right hand side.

From our Avis office at Salerno Station it’s just an 8min (1.6km) drive into the heart of Salerno. Head back towards the station and turn left onto Tirrena Inferiore taking a right turn onto Via Santi Martiri Salernitani after 240m. Continue on Via Dalmazia taking Via Paolo de Granita before arriving at Via del Carmine in the centre of Salerno.

Although within easy reach of the famous and justifiably popular Amalfi Coast, Salerno is a hit with travellers seeking a tranquil and authentic Southern Italian experience. For historic siteon’t miss Salerno’s Duomo (Cathedral) or the medieval Arrechi Castle. Take a walk through the Minerva botanical gardens and when the sun is setting, stroll along the Promenade Trieste and stop off in one of the many bars and cafes in the harbour area.

As well as great drives along the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii, there are plenty of exciting road trips to plan from Salerno Station with your Avis hire car.

Head for Naples a 45min drive up the E45 coast road to enjoy the city’s rich history and culture as well as sampling the best pizza in the world. Along the way, stop off at Herculaneum the Roman neighbour to Pompeii also buried under volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD.

Alternatively drive south along the Gulf of Salerno for around 45min to reach the ruins of the ancient Greek temple at Paestum and stop off at one of the region’s farms producing the famous cheese of the area, Buffalo Mozzarella.  

The roads around Salerno are good and the coast road along the Gulf of Salerno is easy to navigate. Hiring a car from Avis at Salerno Station gives you the freedom and flexibility to explore the Campania region on your own terms. Check out our guide to great Italian road trips.

If you are heading out to explore Campania from Salerno Station, our friendly Avis team is on hand to help make your road trip around Southern Italy as easy as possible.

Be aware that Salerno, like many Italian cities, has a Limited Traffic Zone (Zona Traffico Limitato) to reduce pollution and congestion. In ZTLs only local residents or permitted vehicles have access at certain hours so check your route before you drive. It’s worth avoiding the rush hour around major cities such as Naples.

If you are new to driving in Italy, we’d advise familiarising yourself with the latest advice plus the road rules in Italy.

If you are picking up your hire car from Avis at Salerno Station and want to explore Salerno, you’ll find plenty of public parking around the station area and the Piazza Concordia. Parking in some popular tourist sites can be at a premium in the peak summer months (July and August) and it is worth investigating local parking before you set off.