Tripoli airport is the largest in its home country Libya and it serves the capital city itself. It is owned by the civil aviation department of the country and connects both local and international flights to the city and its environs. Within the airstrip, there are several car hire companies with thousands of fleets to offer tourist transport.
While at the airport, insist on having a car hire that has its insurance up to date and also a recent certificate of service. A new car may be quite ideal to choose because you are assured of no major problems while on the road.
Having fun in Tripoli
Being the capital of Libya and the largest city in the region, there are lots of places to visit within its borders in a car hire. The town is famous for beautifully architecture, buildings and historical points which is ideal for the wandering tourist.
- Red Castle Museum - it is also known as the Assaraya Alhamra museum in local language. The museum has huge collections of artifacts gathered throughout the history of the Libyan nation. Artifacts go way back to the Stone Age period; this museum is the best place to be if you want to learn about the history of Libya.
- Gurgi Mosque - in your hunt for historical buildings in your car hire, this is beyond doubt one building you should visit. This mosque borrowed its architecture from the ancient Turkish mosques and it adds some floral accentuations on certain area for some unique touch. The mosque dates way back to the 19th century and it is a true mark of the town’s strong belief in Islam.
- Tripoli Zoo - this is a botanical zoo and also doubles up as a garden. It is the largest zoo in the country housing thousand of indigenous species of plants, trees as well as greenery. The zoo is also adjacent to the Tarabulus Zoo Park, which is also a great place to visit after learning a few things about tree conservation.
- Tadrart Acacus - a little road trip tour in your car hire to go sight see these grateful mountains of Libya. The mountains are tucked within the Sahara desert so you will need an SUV or four wheel drive to tear through the treacherous terrains to the mountains.
Tripoli is a beautiful place to be in as a tourist and with a good service, car hire, you can enjoy the town to the fullest.
