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Sicily is vast, packed with things to see, and poorly served by public transport. As a result, hiring a car is the best way to explore the island thoroughly and make the most of your time.
A car at your disposal is essential whether you’re planning a tour of Sicily lasting one or two weeks or dreaming of a leisurely beach holiday. Many of Sicily’s most famous attractions and beautiful beaches are difficult or impossible to reach by train or bus. Without a car, you’ll miss out on the best of Sicily!
Fortunately, car hire isn’t a luxury: budget rates for online bookings are within everyone’s reach. With the information in our mini-guide to hiring a car in Sicily, you’ll easily find the agency and vehicle that best suits your needs… and your wallet!
The prices of car rental at the in Sicily varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
In any destination, hiring a car is always the best option if you don’t like the constraints of organised tours and public transport, but Sicily in particular is a place you can only truly appreciate when travelling by private vehicle.
Sicily’s coastline is dotted with beaches and coves, and one of the loveliest experiences during a Sicilian holiday is to stop at a beach you stumble upon by chance along the way: it will almost certainly be gorgeous and virtually deserted!
These happy discoveries are denied to those travelling by public transport, which inevitably must follow a set route. Not only paradisiacal beaches, but also charming villages steeped in history are often unreachable by bus and train.
Hiring a car is especially recommended for:
It’s always advisable to book a hired car before you travel, especially if you’re visiting a hugely popular destination like Sicily, and even more so if you’re travelling in July or August.
The main advantage of booking a car online is undoubtedly the saving: by booking well in advance, it’s easier to compare offers and get a good deal, whereas once you’ve arrived on the spot you’re forced to accept the price offered.
Another crucial factor to consider is that with an online booking you have plenty of time to read and compare not only the prices, but also the terms and conditions imposed by different companies, including the various insurance policies offered.
If you book well in advance, you’ll also have a wider choice of available cars, so you can select one that best suits your needs, keeping an eye on extras too: you won’t want to set off without a car stereo, will you?!
Hiring a car directly at the airport is the preferred solution for most travellers, including in Sicily.
The convenience of airport car hire is unbeatable: as soon as you step off the plane, you can head to your hotel to drop off your bags and then set off to discover dream beaches, enchanting villages or other Sicilian wonders. There are other advantages too: airport car hire rates are generally lower than city car hire, and the choice of models is much wider.
At all Sicily’s airports, including smaller hubs like Comiso, you’ll find international and local car hire companies offering online booking.
Booking before you leave, preferably well in advance, is always recommended because online rates are more economical. By choosing from home you’ll also have time to compare prices from different agencies, carefully read the services included in the rates and conditions, and assess which car model best suits the holiday you want to have.
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the Airport of Palermo, to book click here.
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Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the Airport of Catania, to book click here.
According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car rental companies at the Airport of Catania. To compare rates click here.
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the Airport of Trapani, to book click here.
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Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the Airport of Comiso, to book click here.
According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car rental companies at the Airport of Comiso. To compare rates click here.
If you don’t need a car for your entire holiday but just need it for a few day trips to places unreachable by public transport, consider hiring a car in the city.
Car hire agencies are present in all of Sicily’s largest cities and most famous tourist destinations; it’s harder to find car hire firms in small inland towns and lesser-known villages.
Do your sums carefully, because the daily car hire rate often drops if you book for several days. It could therefore be more economical to hire a car at the airport even if you use it very little during the first few days of your holiday.
If you decide to hire a car in Palermo, Catania, Messina or Trapani, consider whether to choose an office near the city centre or slightly further out. The first option has the advantage that you’ll probably be able to reach the agency on foot; the second spares you from driving through the historic centre—an experience that can be challenging in an unfamiliar city… and this is particularly true for Sicily’s hectic cities!
A frequent question from those dreaming of a holiday on the islands off Sicily is: can you hire a car? There’s no single answer because the situation varies not only from archipelago to archipelago but also from island to island within the same archipelago.
It should be noted straight away that on some islands—including Stromboli (Aeolian Islands) and Marettimo (Egadi Islands)—cars are not permitted. This means you won’t find car hire agencies and you can’t bring your own car or a hired car from Sicily. On these islands you must get around on foot, by bike or by electric taxi.
On some islands, such as Favignana or Vulcano, cars are permitted, and in theory you can also bring your own car (or a hired car from Sicily). In practice, however, there are restrictions to prevent excessive car traffic, and preference is given to those who can prove they’re staying on the island for several nights. On these islands it’s possible to hire a car from local agencies.
On the other islands, there are generally one or more car hire agencies.
The general advice is to check before booking accommodation and deciding where to stay, based on whether or not you can get around by car, depending on your preferences.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Sicily.
To reserve a car in Sicily a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Sicily allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Sicily always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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