CARWIZ Rent a car Bari Airport
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) is the main international airport serving Bari, a coastal city in southern Italy’s Apulia (Puglia) region. Located about 8 kilometers northwest of Bari’s city center, the airport provides convenient access to both the city and the surrounding region. Named after Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyła), it features a modern terminal with a wide range of passenger services. Bari Airport is a hub for low-cost carriers like Ryanair and offers direct flights to major Italian cities and many European destinations, making it a key gateway to southeastern Italy.
What to do in Bari?
Bari, the gateway to southern Italy’s Puglia region, is a lively port city that perfectly balances rich traditions with modern vibes. With CARWIZ rent a car, you can explore both the historic heart of Bari and the stunning countryside and coastline that surrounds it.
Begin in Bari Vecchia, the old town, where narrow alleys lead to churches, charming piazzas, and local women hand-making orecchiette pasta in the streets. Visit the Basilica di San Nicola, an important pilgrimage site, and the imposing Castello Normanno-Svevo that overlooks the sea.
From Bari, you can take short drives to some of Italy’s most beautiful and unique towns. In under an hour, reach Alberobello, famous for its fairytale-like trulli houses. Or head to Polignano a Mare, perched on dramatic cliffs with spectacular views and a picturesque old town.
