Trieste Airport is known by several names: Ronchi del Legionari, Friuli Venezla Giulia or Pietro Savorgnan di Brazza. Over one million passengers use the airport each year, and with a catchment area of five million people, it's one of the most important hubs for air travel in this part of north-eastern Italy.
There are several low-cost airlines and full service carriers that serve the airport including Belle Air, Alitalia, Lufthansa and Ryanair. Domestic flights from Rome, Naples, Milan, Cagliari and Genoa are common, although there are a few international flights, from Munich, Tirana, Birmingham, London, Brussels and Weeze.
Although the city of Trieste is great for walking around, there are many interesting attractions in the nearby area, so car hire in Trieste Airport is popular with tourists. Rental cars can be collected at the airport in the Arrivals area and rental firms operating onsite include National, Avis, Sixt, Alamo, Budget and Hertz.
The city is well known for it stunning local produce and farmers' markets. From creamy risottos to delicate salads and many pastry shops, there is something to suit every taste. Fritoles and pinzas at Easter time are simply mouthwatering, or if you're at the marina, brodetto, a fish soup, as well as flavoured pilchards are usually on the menu.
To see the most of the city, use car rental in Trieste Airport to get to the attractions such as Maximilian's Chambers, the Miramare Castle and the Lapidary Garden. The Roman Theatre is another stunning building, which boasts hand-carved stonework and has excellent views of the sea.