Interestingly, this town was founded by Benito Mussolini in 1932 as Littoria, when the ancient swamp surrounding it was drained. Car hire in Latina can enable access to the whole Lazio region, so visit our local branch and let us help you sort it out. Populated mostly with Italians from the Friuli and Veneto regions, so maintained a Veneto dialect, until local Lazio residents began to move in and the Romanesco dialect took over. Hiring a car in Latina enables you to visit Anzio, 3.9 kilometres away, in 38 minutes. For beaches and history, Anzio is a great day trip.
Sperlonga is 51 minutes away, and this Medieval coastal village, with buildings lining the seafront, is a good enough reason for hiring a car in Latina. As well as enjoying the blue seas and clean beaches, Sperlonga is home to the Villa of Tiberius, the ancient Roman remains which offer a great insight into Roman Italy. Visit the museum first, with items on display found in the remains, before descending into the caves and remains of the villa. Rent a car in Latina, and take the one hour ten minute drive to Gaeta, with fortifications dating back to Roman times, and the First century mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus.
