Car Hire Fiumicino Airport - Mini guide to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino Airport is the largest airport in Italy and the main gateway of the country. The airport is located about 22 miles from the city of Rome. As one of the busiest airports in Europe, many companies offering car rental at Fiumicino Airport can be spotted at the airport's Arrivals area.

Using car hire at Fiumicino Airport is the most convenient way to sightsee around Rome. You can start your tour from the 2,000-year-old Colosseum, the most well-known monument in Rome. Next to the amphitheatre are the old Roman Forum's ruins and the Trevi Fountain.

A typical Roman cuisine includes the Italian pasta, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Most of the trendy cafés in Rome, found at Via Veneto, are easily accessed with cheap car hire at Fiumicino Airport. There are also many restaurants in Piazza della Rotunda near the magnificent Pantheon.

Near to Rome is the world's smallest state, the Vatican City or Holy See. As the seat of Catholicism, Vatican City is worth the visit. It has a number of Catholic buildings and monuments, including the well-known St Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel.

Upon entering the Vatican City, you will notice the Swiss Guards at their colourful jester-like costumes. The famous Vatican Museum inside the complex houses some of the greatest artworks in the world, including Michelangelo's frescoes at the Sistine Chapel. The museum also has a restaurant, bar and pizzeria that serves Italian dishes.

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