Bari, Italy has lately seen a rise in tourism as vacationers from Britain and Germany discover this charming Italian city. To fully experience the city and the neighbouring region visitors should look into hiring a car for their visit. Nine conveniently placed car hire companies operation out of the terminal at Bari Airport. With so many choices available, you should be able to find a car that will offer up the right mix of luxury and thriftiness.

Bari is home to the Basilica di San Nicola, or the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. For nearly a thousand years, pilgrims have come to the cathedral to pay respects to the man who would come to be called Santa Claus.

Driving your newly hired car through Bari is like taking a trip through history. The city was the second economic centre founded on the mainland so its history is long and rich. As you make your way out from the historic centre of Bari, you will see the different eras of architecture that have come together to give Bari a character unique to itself.

Bari is still largely a city based around the port industries and traditional agriculture. Tourism is a relatively new development for Bari; as such the city does not have the same infrastructure as more traditional tourist destinations. Cars hired for the duration of your stay can overcome this minor inconvenience and allow you to see the beaches in the morning and to pick fresh fruits in the afternoon.