Discount Car Rental in Genoa

Located in northern Italy, Genoa is a city with deep history, grand architecture, a rich local culture and magnificent scenery. Often overlooked by tourists who are heading to the more famous cities in the country, anyone who pays a visit to Genoa will be greatly rewarded with what the city has to offer. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Genoa is both easy and economical.

Exploring Genoa with a Car Hire

An important seaport since ancient times, Genoa was once an equal rival to Venice in terms of wealth, and the role it played in shipping and trade. These days, the city is slightly overshadowed by its touristy counterparts, but holds attractions and historical buildings to rival most cities in Europe.

A great way to get an impression of the city is to visit the lighthouse by the harbour, known to locals as Lanterna di Genova. Drive your hire car down to the waterfront, and explore the inside of the tower, which once guided ships into the harbour. The view from the top of the lighthouse is quite impressive, spanning across the city and out to sea.

Over the centuries, the city of Genoa has managed to preserve and restore many historical buildings and landmarks, creating picturesque areas perfect for exploring. Park your rental car near the city centre, and head off on foot to see some of the historical buildings and attractions from as far back as medieval times. Particularly worth a visit is Via San Lorenzo, a pedestrian street lined with classical buildings, as well as the Cathedral of San Lorenzo which was built in the 12th century.

Take a short drive into the hills behind Genoa with your hire car, where you will find a network of walls and fortifications which were once among the largest in Europe and protected the city. Built between the 17th and 19th centuries, a massive wall, along with several forts, have been restored and are open to visitors. Particularly worth a visit are Fort Sperone, Fort Diamante and Fort Puin.

In the centre of the city itself, Genoa has an abundance of things to see and do. To sample the local foods and see a traditional market in progress, wake early and drive your rental car down to Mercato Orientale, where farmers from the area sell their produce. Not far from here is one of city's most popular places to visit, Genoa Aquarium. The largest aquarium in Europe, a whole day can easily be spent here, viewing the marvels of the underwater world.

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Car Hire in Genoa with Auto Europe

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