Getting on the road from Bari Airport
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (IATA: BRI) is located approximately 8 km northwest of Bari city centre and connects directly to the SS16 coastal road and the A14 motorway. From the rental exit, Alberobello and the trulli of the Valle d’Itria are approximately 55 km south, around 45 minutes via the SS100. Polignano a Mare, the dramatic clifftop town above the Adriatic, is about 35 km southeast on the SS16, around 30 minutes. Matera, the UNESCO city of the sassi across the border in Basilicata, is approximately 65 km west on the SS99, around an hour. Lecce and the Salento peninsula are about 150 km south via the SS16 or A14, around 90 minutes. The Gargano promontory to the north is approximately 130 km on the SS16, around 90 minutes.
Why all-inclusive car hire at Bari Airport makes a difference
Car hire at Italian airports, including Bari, often involves significant additional costs at the rental desk that are not included in the advertised price. These typically include a mandatory insurance top-up to reduce the excess, a deposit of €800 to €1,500 blocked on your credit card, and sometimes a one-way or young driver surcharge.
With MarSoleil, these costs do not apply:
- Full insurance with zero excess CDW, theft, glass and tyres all covered with no excess charge
- No deposit nothing blocked on your card at pick-up at Bari Airport
- No credit card required debit card accepted, no credit card needed
- No hidden costs the all-inclusive price you book is the total price you pay
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Best time to rent a car at Bari Airport
May, June and September are the best months for a driving holiday in Puglia. Temperatures are warm but not extreme (24 to 30 degrees), the trulli villages and the Salento coast are accessible without the August crowds, and the roads between Bari, Alberobello, Ostuni and Lecce are at their most manageable. July and August are very hot in Puglia, regularly above 35 degrees inland, and the coastal roads around Polignano a Mare can be congested. October brings the olive harvest across Puglia and is an excellent time for the inland routes through the Valle d’Itria.
Car rental price in Bari Airport
The table below shows the lowest all-inclusive weekly rate for renting a car in Bari Airport, with full insurance and zero excess included. What you actually pay depends on the supplier, availability and how far ahead you book. Check the current price in the search above.
| Car type | From, 7 days |
|---|---|
| Small car (economy) | from €178 |
| Mid-size car | from €222 |
| Large car / SUV | from €277 |
Measured at 23 airports in September 2026, for a 7-day rental starting 10–17 October 2026. All-inclusive, zero excess, no credit card required. Prices vary by supplier, availability and how far ahead you book.
These prices typically include full insurance and zero excess when booking an all-inclusive rental. Prices can vary significantly between providers. If you want to avoid hidden costs, it’s worth taking a moment to compare car rental companies and rental conditions before booking. At MarSoleil, you can also find options without a credit card and no deposit.
