Collect your car at Capodichino terminal and drive to Amalfi Coast, Pompeii or Sorrento.
Naples International Airport (NAP), also called Capodichino Airport, sits 7 km north-east of the city centre. The airport terminal hosts rental desks in the arrivals hall where you meet the local rental company or their representative after collecting your luggage. This page focuses on renting a car directly at the airport terminal - the moment you land, clear customs, and head to the rental desk. For rentals starting in the city itself, visit our Naples page.
Picking up at the airport saves time if your itinerary bypasses the city or heads straight to the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, or Sorrento. You avoid urban traffic and public transport with luggage. The rental process happens in the arrivals area: the company confirms your booking, inspects the vehicle together with you, notes any existing damage in the rental agreement, and hands over keys. The car waits in the airport car park, and you drive out via the Tangenziale di Napoli exit toward your destination.
We work with local rental companies based in Naples that operate desks or meet-and-greet services at Capodichino. Each company sets its own payment and documentation requirements, and these details appear in the search results and in your voucher. Spring and autumn suit touring; summer brings crowds to coastal routes. Winter remains quieter except around Christmas. For a broader look at renting across the country, see our Italy car rental overview.
The collection process starts the moment you exit the baggage reclaim area at Capodichino terminal. In the booking widget above, use the "Specify location" field to select Naples Airport (NAP) as your pick-up point. Here is how it works on arrival day.
After your flight arrives, collect luggage and pass through customs. The arrivals hall opens directly into the terminal concourse where rental desks line the wall.
Your voucher names the rental company and desk location. Some companies operate a branded counter; others use a shared desk or send a representative holding a sign with your name.
Present your driving licence, voucher, and payment card. The agent prints the rental agreement, walks you through insurance options (second driver, child seat, and other paid extras), and records the vehicle condition.
The agent escorts you to the car park, inspects the car with you, notes scratches or dents in the contract, and hands over keys and documents. You drive out following signs for Tangenziale di Napoli or A3 autostrada.
Capodichino connects to toll motorways and coastal roads. Distances and drive times below assume clear traffic; add buffer time during summer weekends or morning rush hour on the Tangenziale.
The table below lists models frequently available at Capodichino. Actual availability depends on season, booking lead time, and fleet turnover. Use the search widget to see real-time inventory and pricing.
| Model | Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | Mini | City errands, solo or couple, tight parking in Naples or Sorrento |
| Fiat Panda | Economy | Short coastal trips, budget-conscious, narrow Amalfi roads |
| Lancia Ypsilon | Economy | Urban elegance, small boot, easy to park near Pompeii |
| Kia Picanto | Mini | Solo traveller or couple, minimal luggage, low fuel consumption |
| Hyundai i10 | Mini | Airport shuttle replacement, brief coastal stay, one large bag |
| Citroen C3 | Compact | Family of three, week-long Amalfi tour, comfortable seats |
| Opel Corsa | Compact | Two adults plus child, moderate luggage, SS163 hairpins |
| Peugeot 2008 | Compact SUV | Higher seating position, gravel tracks to rural agriturismi, extra boot space |
| Jeep Renegade | Compact SUV | Light off-road capability, mountain villages above Amalfi, four adults |
| MG HS | Mid-size SUV | Family of four or five, long autostrada runs to Rome, large boot |
| BYD Seal U | Electric SUV | Eco-conscious drivers, city charging network, quiet motorway cruising |
| Ford Tourneo Custom | Van | Group of six to nine, ski gear or surf boards, airport shuttle for large party |
The models above serve as examples. Each rental company updates its fleet, and the exact car you receive may be a similar vehicle in the same category. Check the search results for the current selection, and remember that payment requirements - including whether you need a credit card or can use a debit card or cash for the balance - vary by individual vehicle, not by category.
A few practical points smooth the process at Capodichino and on the roads around Naples. Keep these in mind before you land and when you plan the return leg.
Many vehicles at Capodichino accept debit cards or cash for the final balance and require no security deposit hold. These conditions vary car by car, so check the terms during your search. Below are the two key filters and how they work.
In the search widget, two icons mark eligible vehicles: a "No Deposit" badge means the rental company does not block funds on your card as security; a "No Credit Card" badge means you can pay the remaining balance with a debit card or cash at the desk. These are independent conditions - a car may have one, both, or neither.
The excess (the amount you pay toward damage or theft before insurance coverage starts) still applies even on no-deposit cars. That excess amount is stated in the terms. If the car is damaged, you pay up to that limit; the absence of a deposit simply means no funds are frozen upfront.
When you book on our site, you pay a booking advance by card online - cash is not accepted for online transactions. The advance amount and the balance due at pickup appear clearly before you confirm. At the Naples Airport desk, you settle the balance using the payment method shown in your voucher: some cars allow debit card or cash, others require a credit card.
If a particular car asks for a credit card and you do not have one, consider raising your debit card limit or choose a different vehicle that accepts debit cards or cash. For more detail on how the advance and balance work, visit our payment and advance page.
Common queries about renting at Capodichino, from desk locations to driving the Amalfi Coast.
Rental desks sit in the arrivals hall at Capodichino terminal, immediately after you exit baggage reclaim. Your voucher names the exact company and counter number or meet-and-greet instructions.
Yes, many cars accept debit cards or cash for the balance. Look for the "No Credit Card" badge in the search results. The booking advance is always paid online by card when you reserve.
Cars marked "No Deposit" do not require a security hold. Other vehicles may ask the rental company to block funds on your card; the deposit amount and card type appear in the terms before you book.
Capodichino to Sorrento is 50 km via A3 autostrada and SS145, roughly one hour. From Sorrento, the SS163 coastal road to Amalfi town adds another 45 minutes through narrow hairpins and tunnels.
A compact or smaller - Fiat 500, Citroen C3, Opel Corsa - handles the tight turns and single-lane tunnels on SS163. Avoid large SUVs or vans; passing oncoming traffic becomes difficult.
Yes. Rome lies 225 km north via A1 autostrada, roughly two and a half hours. Tolls are paid at booths. If your trip centres on Rome, consider renting at Rome Airport instead to save one-way drop fees.
Whether you are heading straight to Pompeii, winding along the Amalfi corniche, or driving south to explore Cilento, collecting your car at Capodichino puts you on the road minutes after landing. Use the search tool at the top of this page to compare vehicles, filter by no-deposit and no-credit-card options, and book the car that fits your route and budget.