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At the tip of the Sirmione peninsula stand the Grotte di Catullo, the remains of a 167 × 105 m Roman villa considered the most imposing in northern Italy. Book with Zonetransfers and your chauffeur stands at the T1 or T2 arrivals doors and drives you to Sirmione at a fixed price from €309.
From Malpensa Airport to Sirmione, a private car starts at €309 for one to four passengers, for a drive of about 172 km (1 h 55–2 h 10). The Zonetransfers fare is set at booking and covers the whole vehicle.
From Malpensa the car crosses the whole Lombard plain on the A4 to the Sirmione exit; the historic centre is a ZTL, so most drop-offs are at the peninsula entrance.
SS336 and the A8 towards Milan.
Towards Venice, past Bergamo and Brescia.
Sirmione exit and the road onto the peninsula.
Piazzale Monte Baldo, by the entrance to the old town.
Times assume normal traffic; Friday evenings and summer weekends are busier.
We drive to any address in Sirmione. Four hotels worth knowing:
| Hotel | Type | Why stay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Hotel Terme | 5-star | Outdoor pool with sulphurous thermal water facing the lake, open all year. | Wellness |
| Villa Cortine Palace | Relais & Châteaux | 19th-century villa in a five-hectare park with statues and ponds; Relais & Châteaux since 2024. | Quiet luxury |
| Hotel Sirmione | Thermal hotel | About 100 m from the Scaliger castle, with a spa and thermal pool. | Couples |
| Hotel Catullo | 3-star | Opened in 1888, holder of Sirmione's first public trading licence. | Mid-range |
Sirmione's sulphurous springs draw visitors all year, including in winter. A private car from Malpensa takes you to your spa hotel, with the ZTL access arranged through the hotel where possible.
| Sight | What to know |
|---|---|
| Rocca Scaligera | Castle begun in 1277 by Mastino I della Scala, with a moat, two drawbridges and a rare fortified harbour. |
| Grotte di Catullo | Roman villa from the 1st century BC–1st century AD, with an archaeological museum opened in 1999. |
| Jamaica Beach | Rock beach reached only on foot, about 10–15 minutes from the Grotte entrance through the olive groves. |
| Aquaria Thermal SPA | Sulphurous thermal water at 34–36 °C, with outdoor pools usable in winter; book ahead at weekends. |
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| July to September | Live music and concerts with aperitivo in the old-town squares. |
| September | Rassegna di Cori Alpini, a gathering of Alpine choirs. |
Reserve early if you travel on these dates.
The ZTL runs from the Grotte di Catullo to Largo Goethe and Viale Marconi, camera-controlled 24 hours. If your hotel is inside the walls, send it the vehicle plate in advance for an unloading permit; otherwise we stop at the entrance, where the Grifo Parking service takes guests on to hotels by electric vehicle.
Planning excursions? Book a car with driver in Milan by the hour.
Your car from Sirmione should collect you 4 h 15 min ahead of flights within the Schengen area and 4 h 45 min before flights to the UK, the US or other non-Schengen countries. Malpensa's two terminals are a shuttle ride apart, so let us know yours when booking.
No charge to cancel a car or minivan two days ahead, or a minibus four days ahead. Conditions.
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€309 per car (1–4 people) is the starting fare, fixed at booking and including tolls and waiting time.
Your chauffeur times the pick-up to touchdown, not to the schedule, and the 60 free minutes start then. Very long delays (over 1.5 h) are confirmed case by case.
About 172 km and 1 h 55–2 h 10 on the A4, from €309 per vehicle.
One checked case per person (up to 158 cm in total dimensions) and one carry-on. Sports equipment is free; just declare it so we send a vehicle with enough room.
Only for hotels inside the walls that have registered the plate for unloading. Otherwise we stop at Piazzale Monte Baldo, at the entrance to the old town.
Type in your flight number and your Sirmione address and the booking form shows the closed fare instantly.
Facts on this page updated October 2026.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker