Car rentals at the Rome Train Station

The Roma Termini, or Rome train station, is the main railway station of Rome, Italy. Built in 1862, it has nearly 30 platforms, serving 14 different lines, to various destinations. The station handles over 150 million passengers annually, making it one of the largest train stations in Europe. Due to its size and central location, it also serves as the main hub for public transportation within Rome, with destinations including the Leonardo Da Vinci airport and the cities of Assisi, Florence, Milan, and Paris.

While at the train station, passengers are reminded to keep on the lookout for any suspicious activity, including people trying to help with luggage. Employees are easy to spot, as they wear red vests. Additionally, arrive prepared to scale a number of stairs, and it is best to arrive or depart midday to avoid the crowd.

Facilities at the train station include baggage lockers, a tourism office, restrooms (which require a fee to use), several places to eat, and currency exchanges for the convenience of travelers passing through. Additionally, there are several car rental agencies on site, including Alfa Service, Cooperativa Termini, Europcar, and Hertz to name a few. The car hires are located in the Ala Termini section (located near platform 24 and Giolitti 34). Operating hours vary depending on the rental car company, but most are open from 8AM, Monday thru Saturday, opening from 8:30AM on Sundays.

The vehicles offered range from a small and economical option that seats four passengers, to larger sport utility vehicles that can seat six or more passengers, with luggage. In order to rent a vehicle, drivers must have had their license for at least a year. Additionally, drivers cannot have any serious driving violations on their record. Drivers age 21 to 25 require an additional surcharge as do any additional drivers that will be listed on the rental contract. Likewise, there may be additional charges or limitations on the type of vehicle available for rental depending on the customer’s age. However, the ages may differ depending on company, so it is important to check with the individual car hire company when making reservations. Requests for special items, such as optional equipment can be added to the rental vehicle, including child seats, satellite navigation systems, ski rack, and snow chains if desired.

If customers are planning on taking the vehicle across country borders, it is important to check with individual companies, as some makes of vehicles are not allowed to cross into different countries. Some of the vehicles not allowed to cross into select countries include all vehicles in car groups IVMR, SVMR, and FVMR, which consist of Mercedes-Benz B class, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Viano, vans, and rental trucks.