Car Rental Lucca

The charming walled city of Lucca is Giacomo Puccini's birthplace and has become a popular destination for writers and artists. The city's houses, palaces, the medieval streets and thick swathe of Renaissance walls make Lucca a very interesting place to explore. Cheap car hire in Lucca Downtown can be pre-arranged online as well as booked on-the-spot.

This Tuscan city can be conveniently explored on foot as well as by bicycle, strolling along the atmospheric medieval streets with its historic house facades and enjoying some shopping in one of the little quaint outlets in and around Via Fillungo will be a pleasurable experience. Several leading auto hire companies offer car rental in Lucca Downtown.

History buffs should not miss visiting the 14th-century Duomo San Martino cathedral to observe Nicola Pisano's famous artwork “Descent from the Cross” or be amazed by the San Michele church's multi-patterned columns. Although it is possible seeing Lucca within half a day by making a daytrip from both Florence and Pisa, visitors might want to linger soaking up the city's laid-back ambience and enjoy the numerous superb restaurants. For touring the area, reservations for car hire in Lucca Downtown can be made.

The Lucca Summer Festival takes places every year in July and features live concerts performed by famous international rock musicians. Some of the top acts that have performed here in recent years include: Pink, Macy Gray, Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Oasis, Elton John and Eric Clapton. The annual Puccini Music Festival takes place every August.

Stunningly located, 152 meters above sea level, between the Appenine Mountains, Bagni di Lucca's spa is an oasis of peace, offering various revitalizing health and beauty treatments. For those wanting to learn the Italian language in an immersive setting, two-week sessions for beginners are offered by the Koinè Centro.