Car Hire Ancona Airport

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Ancona Airport is an important airport on the Adriatic coast of Italy as it services the capital of the Marche region. Ancona is one of the main ports here, with ferries taking passengers to destinations in the Adriatic: Dubrovnik, Split, Patras and others. Transfers to and from the airport include trains, buses and taxis. Car rentals can be hired from here and the airport is conveniently connected to routes SS76 and SS16, as well as to the A14. A drive from the airport to Ancona only takes 20 minutes.

Who to Book With
There are rental companies with counters in the Arrivals area at Ancona Airport. Visitors can choose from Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Maggiore, Autonoleggio Magellano and Autoeuropa.

Need to Know Essentials
You will need to show the following documents at vehicle collection:

- National driving licence (or International Driving Permit)
- The credit card used to make the reservation
- A valid identity card or passport (with the name of the credit card holder)

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Most petrol stations accept credit card payment. Dipped headlights are required when driving outside built-up areas in daytime, during snow, during rain or when visibility is poor. Motorway speed limits reduce from 80mph to 68mph when weather is rainy. A warning triangle and a reflective jacket must be carried in the vehicle. Tolls are levied on motorways.

See our guide to Italy for more information on driving here.

Transport

Ancona Airport services two cities. Falconara Marittima is closer at under seven miles from the airport, while Ancona is 11 miles from the facility. Routes SS76 and SS16 connect the airport to these two cities. Taxis, buses and trains are available.

Trains
The train station closest to Ancona Airport is Castelferretti Station. It is located right across the street from the airport. From Castelferretti Station, passengers can head to Ancona Station where they can connect with the rest of the Italian railway network. Trenitalia runs five trains a day from Castelferretti to Ancona from early in the morning until early in the afternoon. The base fare is around £1.20.

Taxis
Taking a taxi from Ancona Airport can be done with the airport's taxi service: Consorzio Tassisti Falconara. Fares increase by 30 per cent at night time.

Taxi prices:
Ancona Airport to Falconara Railway Station is about £10
Ancona Airport to Ancona Railway Station is about £25
Ancona Airport to Ancona Downtown or Port is about £28

Buses
Buses are available from morning until early evening. The airport bus stop is right outside the terminal. The base fare for a journey within four miles costs around £0.85, increasing to £1.20 for the next four or so miles. Conero Bus Company has buses running between the airport and Ancona Railway Station. Finalmente Tours has six buses running daily between the airport and Ascoli Piceno further south, as well as other nearby destinations.

Facilities

Terminals
Ancona Falconara is a small airport with only one runway and one terminal both for departures and arrivals. The airport is mainly connected with regional destinations such as Rome, Palermo, Cagliari, Tirana (Albania) and Timişoara (Romania). Ryanair flies to and from London-Stansted.

Parking
The car park is located right in front of the terminal building. Parking is free for the first 15 minutes. Sixteen minutes to an hour costs about £2.40. Two hours is £4, increasing by £0.80 by the hour after that.

Wi-Fi
Internet connection is available at the Reserved Waiting Lounge (VIP Lounge).

Information Services
There is an information office at the airport which is open seven days a week from 09:00 to 17:00.

Useful Numbers
Information Office: +39 71 28271
Ticket Office: +39 71 28271

Accessibility
Ancona Airport provides facilities for those with reduced motor and visual capabilities. Lifts, toilets, parking, equipment for embarkation and disembarkation, and many other facilities for differently-abled people are available at the airport.

Restaurants and Bars
Ancona Airport has an Italian-style snack bar which serves coffee. There is also a wine shop which, apart from wines, sells cheeses and cold cuts. Gusto & Marche has a pizza bar.

VIP Lounges
The VIP Lounge in the airport is the Reserved Waiting Lounge. It is equipped with a television, sockets for laptops, internet connection and reading materials.

Money and ATMs
Banca delle Marche has a stall at the Arrivals area which is open from Monday to Friday. It also has an ATM and a self-service currency exchange machine. The departure terminal also has a Banca delle Marche ATM near the check-in counters.

Shopping
Duty-free shopping can be done at Ancona Airport. Liquors, perfumes, food, gadgets, tobaccos, clothing and accessories can be bought here. Gusto & Marche sells wines, cheeses and cold cuts.