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Motor Caravan ItaliaVia Pontina Vecchia Km 31.250, 00071 Pomezia (Provincia di Roma)View map
Hiring a campervan in Pomezia puts your starting point some thirty kilometres south of Rome, without having to face the capital's traffic. Built in the late 1930s on reclaimed marshland, the town is surrounded by sites far older than itself: the altars of Lavinium at Pratica di Mare, the volcanic lakes of the Castelli Romani, the beaches of Torvaianica and Anzio and, further south, the Garden of Ninfa at the foot of the Lepini Mountains.
Our partner company Motorhomes Italy hands over its vehicles at its depot on the Via Pontina Vecchia, from where the sea or the hills are less than half an hour away.
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Road trips from Pomezia
1 Castelli Romani: crater lakes and a Greek abbey
- Pomezia
- Genzano
- Nemi
- Ariccia
- Castel Gandolfo
- Frascati
- Grottaferrata
- Pomezia
Some twenty kilometres of minor roads lead to Genzano, then to Nemi, whose museum tells the story of the two huge Roman ships raised from the lake in the 1930s and destroyed by fire in 1944. Ariccia and its viaduct herald the porchetta served in the fraschette taverns, Castel Gandolfo overlooks Lake Albano, then you climb to the ruins of Tusculum, above Frascati, before the Byzantine-rite abbey of Grottaferrata.
The old centres are narrow: park at the car parks at their entrance.
- Distance
- about 90 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Ninfa, Sermoneta and the villages of the Lepini Mountains
- Pomezia
- Ninfa
- Norma
- Sermoneta
- Bassiano
- Sezze
- Fossanova
- Latina
- Pomezia
The Garden of Ninfa, planted among the ruins of an abandoned medieval town, opens the loop; above it, Norma overlooks the plain and the polygonal walls of ancient Norba. Sermoneta keeps the Caetani castle, Bassiano its fortified lanes, then Sezze leads to the Cistercian abbey of Fossanova, where Thomas Aquinas died. The return crosses the reclaimed plain via Latina, another new town of the 1930s.
The climbs to Norma and Bassiano are steep and winding: a compact vehicle is more at ease there.
- Distance
- about 230 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or compact motorhome
3 Lavinium, Anzio and Nettuno, with Ponza by boat
- Pomezia
- Pratica di Mare
- Torvaianica
- Ardea
- Anzio
- Nettuno
- Pomezia
A few minutes from the depot, the fortified village of Pratica di Mare stands on the site of Lavinium, where legend has Aeneas landing; its museum displays the votive statues found near the thirteen altars. You then follow the dunes of Torvaianica, visit the museum of the sculptor Giacomo Manzù in Ardea, then Anzio and the remains of Nero's villa, before Nettuno, its Sangallo fort and the American war cemetery of the 1944 landings.
In season, hydrofoils link Anzio with the island of Ponza: a day at sea, without the motorhome.
- Distance
- about 100 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go à Pomezia?
Best time
April to June
April to June
highs 18 to 27 °C, lows 11 to 19 °C
The finest months to set off from Pomezia: the Lepini Mountains are green, the Garden of Ninfa is in full bloom and Nemi celebrates its strawberries in early June. The sea warms from 16 to 24 °C over the weeks, enough for the first swims at Anzio. The only drawback: long spring weekends bring Romans out to the coast.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 30 °C, lows 22 °C
Real heat, highs around 30 °C and almost no rain: the beaches of Torvaianica and Anzio fill up with Roman families, especially at weekends and around 15 August. Book coastal campsites, enjoy a sea at 26 °C and head up to the Castelli Romani in the evening, where the air is cooler.
September and October
September to October
highs 22 to 26 °C, lows 15 to 19 °C
The sea stays at 25 °C in September and the coast empties, but the autumn storms arrive: each of these two months gets around 90 to 100 mm of rain. The grape harvest livens up the wine cellars of the Castelli Romani, and the abbey of Fossanova and the Lepini villages can be visited without the summer heat.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 13 to 17 °C, lows 6 to 11 °C
Winter stays mild near the sea, with highs of 13 to 17 °C, but November is very wet, with more than 150 mm of rain. Many campsites in Torvaianica and Anzio close out of season: look for a motorhome area open all year, and choose a heated vehicle for the chilly nights in the Castelli Romani.
Climate à Pomezia, month by month
Most pleasant months: April to September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 °C | 6 °C | 71 mm | 7 h/day | 16 °C |
| Feb | 14 °C | 7 °C | 70 mm | 9 h/day | 15 °C |
| Mar | 15 °C | 8 °C | 84 mm | 10 h/day | 15 °C |
| Apr | 18 °C | 11 °C | 53 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| May | 22 °C | 15 °C | 70 mm | 12 h/day | 19 °C |
| Jun | 27 °C | 19 °C | 29 mm | 13 h/day | 24 °C |
| Jul | 30 °C | 22 °C | 17 mm | 14 h/day | 26 °C |
| Aug | 30 °C | 22 °C | 22 mm | 13 h/day | 26 °C |
| Sep | 26 °C | 19 °C | 88 mm | 11 h/day | 25 °C |
| Oct | 22 °C | 15 °C | 99 mm | 9 h/day | 22 °C |
| Nov | 17 °C | 11 °C | 151 mm | 7 h/day | 20 °C |
| Dec | 14 °C | 8 °C | 104 mm | 7 h/day | 17 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick-up on the Via Pontina Vecchia
Motorhomes Italy, trading as Motor Caravan Italia, hands over its vehicles at kilometre 31.250 of the Via Pontina Vecchia, in the municipality of Pomezia. This old road, away from public transport, is easier to reach by taxi or pre-booked transfer: check the handover time in your confirmation.
The Pontina: toll-free but busy
The Via Pontina, a toll-free expressway between Rome and Latina, is the natural route to the southern coast of Lazio. It is known for its rush-hour jams, heavy lorry traffic and speed checks: avoid heading back towards Rome in the morning and returning on summer Sunday evenings.
Hilltop villages: park at the entrance
In Frascati, Ariccia, Nemi or Sermoneta, the lanes are too narrow for a motorhome and access to the centre may be restricted, sometimes by a camera-controlled limited traffic zone. Check the rules in force in each municipality and leave the vehicle in the car parks laid out below the village.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip à Pomezia
Where can I pick up a campervan in Pomezia?
Our partner company Motorhomes Italy, operating here as Motor Caravan Italia, has a depot at kilometre 31.250 of the Via Pontina Vecchia, in the municipality of Pomezia. Rome, about thirty kilometres away, has other depots that the search also compares. Your confirmation gives the address and the pick-up time slot.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Pomezia?
The price depends on the season, the number of days, the size of the vehicle and the options chosen; Easter and high summer push demand up. Enter your dates in the search engine: it compares the real rates of the Pomezia depot and of the nearby companies in Rome, mandatory fees included, and lets you book straight away.
Can I do a one-way trip from Pomezia?
Several departure cities of our partners are within reach: Naples, 175 km as the crow flies, along the coast of Sperlonga and Gaeta; L'Aquila and Giulianova, on the Adriatic, crossing the Apennines; Perugia, to the north, through Umbria. Choose a different return city when searching: if the company charges for the one-way trip, the fee is already included in the price shown.
What is there to see in Pomezia before hitting the road?
The centre of Pomezia, with Piazza Indipendenza, its civic tower and the church of San Benedetto, illustrates the rationalist town planning of the new towns of the Fascist era. Most visitors then head to Pratica di Mare, for the Lavinium archaeological museum and Palazzo Borghese, or to the beach at Torvaianica, about ten kilometres away.
Can I visit Rome without the motorhome?
Yes, and it is even advisable: leave the vehicle at the campsite and reach the capital by public transport. Regional buses link Pomezia with the metro stations of the EUR district, from where line B reaches the Colosseum in about a quarter of an hour. The centre of Rome, a limited traffic zone, is no place for a motorhome.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Pomezia
Is a car licence enough for a motorhome hired in Pomezia?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases: below 3.5 tonnes gross weight, a motorhome falls under a category B licence. A driver holding a licence issued outside the EU should also carry an international driving permit, which the Italian police may ask for. Each offer also states the required age and the number of years of driving experience needed.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome around Pomezia?
The coast between Torvaianica, Ardea and Anzio has several campsites, often seasonal, while the Castelli Romani offer motorhome areas close to the lakes. In the Lepini Mountains, agritourism farms also welcome motorhomes. On the seafront, overnight parking is often banned in summer: follow the signs in each municipality.
How do I get to the depot from Rome's airports?
Ciampino and Fiumicino are both less than 40 km from Pomezia, which means half an hour to three quarters of an hour by road depending on traffic. No direct line serves the Via Pontina Vecchia: count on a taxi or a pre-booked transfer, and give the company your landing time to arrange the meeting.
Do I need to book a visit to the Garden of Ninfa?
Yes, in practice: the garden, run by a foundation, only opens on certain days, mainly from spring to autumn, and the number of visitors is limited. Check the official calendar and book before fixing that stage of your trip. If the date does not suit, the nearby castle of Sermoneta or the abbey of Fossanova, further south, easily fill the day.
Can I take the motorhome to the island of Ponza?
It is neither practical nor useful: the island is small, its roads are narrow, and traffic by visitors' vehicles is restricted in summer. Leave the motorhome in Anzio, at a campsite or a paid car park near the port, and board the hydrofoil on foot; it mainly runs in the warmer months. Check the timetables with the ferry companies.
When should I book a campervan in Pomezia?
A single depot on site means a limited fleet: secure your vehicle several months ahead for Easter and for the summer, especially around Ferragosto, on 15 August. In April, May, September or October, a few weeks' notice usually leaves plenty of choice. Failing that, the depots in Rome, about thirty kilometres away, widen the range on offer.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Pomezia
Pomezia is not a destination in itself, but a handy starting point: you collect the vehicle far from Rome's traffic jams and, that very evening, sleep near the sea at Anzio or on the shores of Lake Nemi. All around, southern Lazio layers the ages, from the legendary Lavinium of Aeneas to the new towns of the 1930s, by way of the medieval villages of the Lepini Mountains and the romantic Garden of Ninfa.
Further on, the coast leads to Circeo National Park, Sperlonga and Gaeta, and a one-way trip to Naples or L'Aquila, other departure cities of our partners, extends the journey. With Motorhomes Italy on the Via Pontina Vecchia and a pleasant climate from April to September, Pomezia suits a three-day break as well as a grand tour of southern Italy.