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Cheapest car rental rates
Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
SEK 180.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 232.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Ford Kuga
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
SEK 374.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Jeep Compass
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
SEK 598.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 meters from the central station of Messina and 100 meters from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Free additional driver
Fiat Panda
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
SEK 208.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 meters from the central station of Messina and 100 meters from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 240.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Renault Clio
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 242.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 meters from the central station of Messina and 100 meters from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Free additional driver
Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 259.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 meters from the central station of Messina and 100 meters from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
SEK 294.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 302.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 meters from the central station of Messina and 100 meters from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 333.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 356.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Fiat Ducato Cargo
or similar Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
8
A/C
5
SEK 683.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 meters from the central station of Messina and 100 meters from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Opel Grandland
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
SEK 992.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:55 on 16/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Messina
- Top 14 cities near Messina
- Top 8 locations near Messina
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Messina and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Messina
- Car rental statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Messina in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+39
Average car rental price
SEK 594 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 - 70 km/h
or
31 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 130 km/h
or
56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.4 / 10
One-way car rentals in Messina
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Messina and drop off in another city include:
- From Messina to Naples - 59 offers from SEK 334.95 per day
Top 14 cities near Messina
- Taorminafrom SEK 308.77 per day44 km / 27.34 miles away
- Capo d'Orlando70.8 km / 43.99 miles away
- Cataniafrom SEK 46.44 per day89.7 km / 55.74 miles away
- Augustafrom SEK 533.85 per day109.1 km / 67.79 miles away
- Cefalufrom SEK 357.07 per day135 km / 83.89 miles away
- Avolafrom SEK 464.85 per day145.6 km / 90.47 miles away
- Notofrom SEK 524.32 per day149.1 km / 92.65 miles away
- Comisofrom SEK 281.60 per day155.5 km / 96.62 miles away
- Pozzallofrom SEK 479.09 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles away
- Marina di Ragusa178.4 km / 110.85 miles away
- Agrigentofrom SEK 329.25 per day198.1 km / 123.09 miles away
- Palermofrom SEK 37.79 per day215.1 km / 133.66 miles away
- Trapanifrom SEK 174.04 per day269.9 km / 167.71 miles away
- Pantelleriafrom SEK 415.34 per day350.4 km / 217.73 miles away
Top 8 locations near Messina
- Catania Portfrom SEK 330.23 per day85.5 km / 53.13 miles away
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airportfrom SEK 46.44 per day89.7 km / 55.74 miles away
- Comiso Airportfrom SEK 281.60 per day155.5 km / 96.62 miles away
- Pozzallo Portfrom SEK 479.09 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles away
- Palermo Mondellofrom SEK 625.53 per day197 km / 122.41 miles away
- Palermo Airportfrom SEK 37.79 per day215.1 km / 133.66 miles away
- Trapani Airportfrom SEK 174.04 per day269.9 km / 167.71 miles away
- Pantelleria Airportfrom SEK 415.34 per day350.4 km / 217.73 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Messina (Downtown)
10 rental locations
B
Messina Tremestieri
2 rental locations
When to book in Messina and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Messina?
Car rental prices in Messina vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price SEK 287 | A good deal SEK 343 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Messina
SEK 612
SEK 306
SEK 0
SEK 194
in January
Jan
SEK 212
in February
Feb
SEK 256
in March
Mar
SEK 439
in April
Apr
SEK 426
in May
May
SEK 392
in June
Jun
SEK 500
in July
Jul
SEK 557
in August
Aug
SEK 413
in September
Sep
SEK 359
in October
Oct
SEK 252
in November
Nov
SEK 297
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Messina is January (when prices average SEK 194.09 per day). This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average SEK 556.63).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Messina?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Messina is August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Messina by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
1.4 times in June
Jun
1.6 times in July
Jul
2.2 times in August
Aug
1.7 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
0.7 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Messina?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in March, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Messina
9
4
0
8 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | HSA rent a car, Sicily By Car, Enterprise, Maggiore, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | SEK 250 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSA rent a car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Toyota Aygo X | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Sicily By Car | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Dollar | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Maggiore | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Sicily By Car | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Messina
9.6
Average rating
Based on 8 reviews
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Seat Arona
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8 Jul 2025
Stephen J.
Skoda Octavia STW
We saw and experienced a great deal of Sicily (mostly the south and eastern side and central.
2 Jan 2025
Jonas H.
Toyota Aygo X
Sicily is a dream :)
31 Oct 2024
Pauline L.
Toyota Aygo X
Noto and Ragusa beautiful towns valley of the temples was great very difficult to get to if you didn’t have a car
26 Mar 2024
Rodrigo S.
Fiat Panda
Pretty good.
3 Nov 2022
nunzia F.
Fiat Panda
trip went well
19 Jul 2022
Bradley P.
Fiat 500X
Beautiful coastline from messina north with Many beautiful locations to visit. Tindari and malazzo are excellent Some streets are narrow so a smaller car is best if you aren’t confident when driving.
20 Jun 2022
Bernardo G.
Seat Arona
we were in the small towns of Avola and Sorento you need a small car for these little towns. If you are not familar with winding twisting roads hire a driver
3 Sept 2020
Carmelo M.
Volkswagen Up
Overall it was a good idea to rent a car to be able to see different places in Sicily, places impossible to see without a car.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Sicily By Car (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.5 / 10)
Total number of reviews
25
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
SEK 594
Lowest daily price
SEK 250
Total cars available
159
Top 12 suppliers in Messina in 2025
Sicily By Car
1 location
9.0
Outstanding
103 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
SEK 311 - SEK 1,395
per day
Most popular location
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 7, 98122 Messina ME
Locauto
1 location
8.9
Excellent
10 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.8
SEK 510 - SEK 1,503
per day
Most popular location
Via Croce Rossa, 15 - 98124 Messina (ME)
HSA rent a car
1 location
8.7
Excellent
35 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
SEK 264 - SEK 955
per day
Most popular location
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
Maggiore
1 location
8.5
Excellent
27 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
SEK 332 - SEK 650
per day
Most popular location
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 75, 98122 Messina ME
Enterprise
1 location
8.3
Very Good
9 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
SEK 457 - SEK 2,437
per day
Most popular location
Via Croce Rossa, 15, 98124 Messina ME
Dollar
1 location
8.2
Very Good
12 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
SEK 250 - SEK 4,589
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Hertz
1 location
8.1
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
7.8
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
SEK 375 - SEK 621
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Free2move
1 location
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
SEK 505 - SEK 1,030
per day
Most popular location
Località Tremestieri, 56, 98128 Messina ME, Italy
Budget
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.8
SEK 396 - SEK 744
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
Thrifty
1 location
7.8
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.0
SEK 396 - SEK 744
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drivalia
1 location
7.8
Good
1 review
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.2
Car condition
7.1
SEK 396 - SEK 744
per day
Most popular location
Via Vittorio Emanuele Ii 25-26, Messina
Avis
1 location
7.5
Good
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.5
SEK 440 - SEK 827
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
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