Car Hire from Turin Airport
Hiring a car at Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) gives you the flexibility to drive to resort, explore the Val di Susa at your own pace, and make day trips throughout your stay. Here's everything you need to know.
Why hire a car
- ✓Drive directly from the airport to resort (~1h15)
- ✓Full flexibility for day trips during your stay
- ✓Can be cost-effective for groups of 3–4+
- ✓Take a large weekly supermarket shop from Oulx or Turin
- ✓Explore the Val di Susa, Turin, and beyond at your pace
Things to consider
- ⚠Snow chains or winter tyres required November–April
- ⚠Parking in resort can be limited and charged
- ⚠A32 motorway toll charges (Turin to Oulx ~€10 each way)
- ⚠Drinking and driving: Italian limit is 0.5g/L BAC (stricter than UK)
- ⚠Check insurance includes ski equipment in the car
How to book and what to check
Book well in advance for peak weeks
Car hire at Turin Airport gets expensive during Christmas, New Year and February half-term. Book as soon as your flights are confirmed — often 3–6 months ahead for peak weeks.
Request winter tyres or check chain requirements
Italian law requires appropriate winter equipment (snow chains or winter tyres) on mountain roads from 15 November to 15 April. When booking, specify that you'll be driving to an alpine resort — a car with winter tyres is significantly safer and more convenient than carrying chains.
Check the excess and consider excess waiver insurance
Standard car hire often comes with a high excess (€1,000–€2,000+) that you'd be liable for in the event of damage. Consider purchasing excess waiver insurance — either from the hire company or from a specialist like iCarhireinsurance.com, which is often cheaper.
Fuel policy
Most hire cars in Italy use a "full-to-full" fuel policy. Pick up with a full tank, return with a full tank — refuel near the airport before drop-off to avoid expensive refuelling charges from the hire company.
International driving licence
UK, EU and most national driving licences are accepted in Italy. UK licence holders do not currently need an International Driving Permit for Italy, but it's worth checking current requirements before travel as these can change.
The route: Turin Airport to Sauze d'Oulx
Distance: Approximately 76km via the A32 motorway. Journey time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (normal conditions).
Route: From Turin Caselle Airport, head towards Turin on the A55/A4, then join the A32 (Autostrada Frejus) westbound towards Bardonecchia. Exit at Oulx Est and follow signs to Sauze d'Oulx (approximately 10km from the motorway exit, including a significant ascent).
Tolls: The A32 is a toll motorway. Turin to Oulx costs approximately €10 each way (pay cash or contactless at the booth, or use an Italian Telepass).
💶 Approximate hire costs
All prices approximate and in euros (€). Actual prices vary significantly by provider, car type, season and how far in advance you book.
- • Small car (Fiat 500, VW Polo): approximately €200–€450/week
- • Medium car (VW Golf, Skoda Octavia): approximately €250–€550/week
- • SUV / 4x4 with winter tyres: approximately €350–€700+/week
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