Torino Airport, or TRN, is situated north of Piedmont. Flights began from these grounds in the 1930s, but it wasn’t until 1953 that the city of Turin took over the site and began to build a modern civil airport. Turin itself has become a mercurial site for tourism. It can be easily explored by cheap car hire from Torino Airport (TRN).

In the run up for the 2006 Winter Olympics, hosted by Turin, the airport received its last major set of renovations. The newly improved airport was inaugurated in January of that year. These renovations included terminal expansion, a modern boarding lounge, a bus lot and additional boarding gates.

Subsequently, private expansion around the airport also expanded. This included a new shopping mall, budget car rental centres, and restaurants. It’s now possible to fly into TRN from many European cities. Last year approximately five million people passed through Torino Airport.

Turin is known locally as Torino. It lies roughly in the centre of the northwestern province of Piedmont. This quiet mountainous town is loaded with fine churches and museums. It is also known for its fine cafés and restaurants serving a variety of fine Italian cuisine. Many people also travel to Turin for its world class skiing.

Cheap car hire at Torino Airport (TRN) is an ideal way to explore the majestic hills and quiet villages of this region. Bus and train service is also available from the airport into the city centre. It is about 20 to 25 minutes into town and buses and trains depart regularly.