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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Brindisi – Salento Airport (BDS)
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Region
- Apulia
- Main roads
- SS16 Adriatica, the Bari–Lecce expressway, A14
- Population
- 82,694
- City IATA code
- BDS
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 4
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Brindisi
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Brindisi – Salento Airport (BDS)
Offices 19Brindisi Centrale
Offices 2Further from the centre
Offices 2Santa Chiara
Paradiso
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Maggiore
- Offices
- 1
Brindisi by car
Brindisi grew around a harbour shaped like a stag’s antlers, the terminus of the Appian Way and its last stop before open sea. Crusaders sailed from these quays; today it is holidaymakers bound for Greece and ferries loaded with freight.
Driving in Brindisi
Brindisi is reached by SS16 Adriatica, the Bari–Lecce expressway and A14. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Arriving by road
From the north, drivers follow the motorway to the Bari Nord exit, then switch to the expressway that bypasses central Bari and carry on beyond Fasano. Around Brindisi itself, the Adriatica SS 16 serves as the city bypass in the direction of San Vito dei Normanni and Lecce.
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Day trips from Brindisi
- Ostuni32 km
- Lecce37 km
- Taranto62 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Brindisi?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Brindisi?
At Brindisi Centrale: Maggiore and an independent office. In Santa Chiara: an independent office. In Paradiso: InterRent. More rental desks are at Brindisi – Salento Airport.