Tito Minniti Airport (also known as Reggio di Calabria or Aeroporto dello Stretto) is located on the south coast of Italy and is named after a local hero, born in the city of Reggio. Opting for car hire from Tito Minniti Aiport means you have access to some of South Italy's best cities. Serving both Reggio and Messina, the airport is only a short 15 minute drive outside Reggio Calabria itself.
Hiring a car from Tito Minitti Airport will easily allow you to explore other areas, including Messina and Catania.
Tito Minniti Airport: The Gateway to South Italy
Reggio is the main launching point for ferries to Sicily, but the city itself also boasts some fantastic attractions. The spectacular seafront promenade is packed with locals during the evening passeggiata, showing just how popular it is. Reggio plays host to many festivals, including the Festival dello Stretto, which will give you your fix of southern Italian music and culture.
If you wanting to explore the arts, there is no better place than the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in Reggio Calabria, which showcases the Bronzi di Riace - two intricate statues of warriors created by different artists in different eras.
Of course, no trip to this area would be complete without a short trip across the Straits of Messina to Sicily. Choosing car hire from Tito Minitti Airport means you'll be perfectly placed to make the trip and experience the variety of Sicily. Boasting a thriving art scene, Baroque architecture and mouth-watering food – as well as the smouldering Mount Etna, the largest, most active and most famous volcano in Europe. Hiring a car from Tito Minitti Airport allows you to easily discover this awe inspiring island.
