Car hire Zvartnots International Airport

Yerevan Airport car hire

Zvartnots International Airport is situated 7.5 miles west of the Armenian capital of Yerevan with car hire in Yerevan Airport. This airport has become not only Armenia's largest, but the busiest in the entire Caucasus. In 2010, over 1.5 million people passed through the airport.

Yerevan Airport facilities

The airport's new international terminal opened in 2011 following a seven-year construction period. Direct flights are available to dozens of destinations across Europe and the Middle East. Places to obtain and compare car hire are just a few of the airport's amenities. This state-of-the-art facility features wireless internet access, duty-free shops, a post office, a bank and a business VIP lounge.

Yerevan Airport excursions

Nearly 35 per cent of Armenia's population live in Yeravan, among the oldest continuously settled cities on Earth. Growing numbers of luxury hotels and nightclubs are appearing in this city at the foot of the Biblical mountain of Ararat. Visitors can either join organised day tours or drive their own car rental in Yerevan Airport to the ancient villages of Geghard and Garni, the Zvartnots cathedral ruins or Armenia's numerous monasteries.

Best time to visit

Yerevan's continental climate brings cold winters and long, hot summers to the city. Sidewalks are icy during winter, while spring weather can be wet. Spending late nights in cafés is a popular Yerevan summer pastime. Autumn (September and October) is a season of farm fresh foods and pleasant weather in Yerevan, but the early summer months of May and June are also favorable. Humid days are rare in the city.

Car rental in Yerevan Airport

Driving in Yerevan is a crowded and chaotic experience, so defensive driving techniques should be observed. Jaywalking is an epidemic and many local motorists regularly violate the speed limits. Car hire is best suited for trips outside the city, where the driving is easy going and traffic uncongested.