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Good to know
- IATA code
- GOA
- ICAO code
- LIMJ
- To city centre
- 8 km
- Main road
- A10
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Taxi · Shuttle
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 2
- Off-airport offices
- 1
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Rental desks at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
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In the terminal
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At Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport sits on an artificial peninsula west of Genoa, in the Sestri Ponente district. It is also known as Genoa-Sestri Ponente Airport. Genoa is 8 km away, by the A10; there is also a bus, taxis and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The nearest motorway exit is Genova Aeroporto on the A10, and the airport can also be reached on the city’s inner roads.
Public transport into town
Genova Sestri Ponente-Aeroporto, the rail station reached by the Airlink bus, has regional trains to Piazza Principe and Brignole as well as to Savona and Ventimiglia. Volabus also stops at the ferry terminal on Via Milano, and a regional Airport Shuttle serves other localities of Genoa’s Metropolitan City.
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Rules of the road in Italy
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Italy: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Genoa from the airport?
8 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Italy?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport?
At the airport: an independent office. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: an independent office.