Car Hire on Sicily
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or comparable
£ 6.35
/ per day
Palermo Airport
Economy
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 7.39
/ per day
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Economy Elite
Peugeot 208
or comparable
£ 8.57
/ per day
Palermo Airport
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 9.51
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Palermo Airport
Compact
Fiat Tipo
or comparable
£ 10.47
/ per day
Palermo Airport
Intermediate SUV
Opel Crossland X
or comparable
£ 12.81
/ per day
Palermo Airport
Compact Elite
Fiat 500X
or comparable
£ 14.53
/ per day
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga
or comparable
£ 27.83
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 19:16 on 2024-04-22.
Travel Information
Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+39
Average car hire price
£ 12 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 - 70 km/h or 31 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.66 per litre or £ 6.27 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.52 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.88 per litre or £ 7.12 / 1 gallon
Why hire a car on Sicily?
A remarkable destination, Sicily is a part of Italy, but could surely hold its own against many independent countries. In addition to some of the nicest beaches in Europe, this Mediterranean island is home to sophisticated cities, lovely countryside, and sites dating back for millennia.
One-way Car Hire on Sicily
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup on Sicily and drop off in another country:
- From Sicily to Italy - 1284 offers from £ 15.50 per day
Top ways to enter Sicily
- Catania Airport. The busiest on the island, Catania-Fontanarossa serves over ten million travellers annually. The airport offers access to the famous city of the same name, as well as Mount Etna and the eastern coast of Sicily.
- Palermo Airport. Serving the island’s capital, Falcone-Borsellino Airport is another major gateway to the island. The airport was named after two Italian judges and prosecutors notable for their efforts in the fight against the mafia.
- Trapani Airport. Much smaller than the other two, Trapani Airport nonetheless provides several domestic connections, as well as flights to and from cities like London, Amsterdam, and Prague. The airport provides access to the island’s scenic northwestern coast.
Top cities and places to visit
- Palermo. The capital of Sicily is arguably one of the most impressive cities in all of Italy. Founded by Phoenicians and ruled by the most diverse array of cultures, its centre is like a big museum, a feeling that is embodied by such landmarks as the Palatine Chapel, Norman Palace, and Pretoria Fountain (though don’t miss out on the Capuchin Catacombs and the Anti-Mafia Museum, either!)
- Catania. The other great city of Sicily, Catania has a somewhat lighter and more youthful atmosphere, largely thanks to its sizable student population, but is actually just as historical as Palermo, and the layers of its 2,700-year-old history can be explored for days. The city is surrounded by beautiful beaches, but the main natural attraction of the area is, of course, the mighty Mount Etna, the very active volcano which can be visited on a guided tour if the latest eruption forecast permits it.
- Madonie National Park. The largest protected area of the island, Madonie is the best place to enjoy the primordial natural beauty of Sicily. Despite the area’s apparent aridness, there is a great variety of flora and fauna here, something that can be enjoyed on a number of walks of varying length and difficulty. The gateway to Madonie is Cefalù, one of the most scenic towns on the island’s northern coast.
Most popular hire car
The most hired car in Sicily is the Fiat 500, followed by the Ford Fiesta and the Skoda Fabia. The most hired car types are economy, mini, and intermediate.
Driving licence requirements
- Italy accepts all driver's licenses issued in the European Union (EU).
- If your driver's license is issued by a non-EU country, for it to be considered valid you’ll need an Italian visa. Another requirement is to have been in the EU for no more than six months at the time of the rental. If you’ve been in the EU longer, you’ll need a driver's license issued by an EU country.
- If your driver's license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation of your license into English or, preferably, Italian.
- You must carry your driver's license, not its copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver's license for at least one or two years, depending on the car supplier’s requirements.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and car category, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
Crossing Borders
Sicily is connected to mainland Italy via a ferry which connects the island’s port city of Messina to the region of Calabria. It is possible to bring a vehicle on a boat, but you should still ask your car hire supplier in advance to make sure that they permit it (also, check the rental conditions before hiring a car). There are also direct ferry connections with destinations like Rome, Naples, and the island of Sardinia, but the same rules apply to those.
Sicily is also connected by a ferry to the island country of Malta and the Northern African nation of Tunisia. However, no car hire supplier permits taking a vehicle on either of those ferry routes. You can travel without a car and pick up a hired vehicle after arriving in Malta or Tunisia from one of the local companies.
Top driving routes
- Agrigento. Known for its bucolic vineyards, the western province of Agrigento is also the best place in Sicily to enjoy its Ancient Greek heritage — specifically around the so-called Valley of Temples immediately to the south of the region’s namesake capital. The region’s beaches, meanwhile, are among the quietest and most unspoilt in all of Sicily.
- Messina. Not just a famous old port city, but also a province, Messina is the first of Sicily you’ll get to enjoy if arriving by car from the mainland. Home to scenic towns like Taormina and Novara di Sicilia, the region is also a gateway to the Aeolian Archipelago. Some ferries permit bringing a vehicle along, while others don’t — but even if it’s the former, make sure to also find out if your car hire supplier doesn’t mind that.
Car Hire Prices
- Convertibles - starting at £ 31 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 14 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 13 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 10 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 34 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 93 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 6 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 6 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:
- Compare rates of different car hire suppliers
- Book your vehicle well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit in the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Sicily is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is about 46% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 8 Most Popular Cities on Sicily
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire on Sicily the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car on Sicily fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day on Sicily
The best month to hire a car on Sicily is February — when the average price for a hire is £ 6.39 per day. This is 70% less than the yearly average and 84% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 39.07 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, on Sicily?
Car hire lengths can vary according to the time of year. Longer periods of car hire are more common in July with an average of 8 days. Shorter periods of car hire are more common in January with an average of 6 days.
Average number of hire days on Sicily
Which month is the most favoured for hiring a car on Sicily?
Given the number of customers searching for a car on Sicily, the month in which the highest number of people search for a hire car is August, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand for them.
Monthly Car Hire Searches on Sicily Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 42 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular suppliers | Felirent, Easycarhire, Sicily By Car, Italy Car Rent, Viaggiare |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | £ 6 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SC RENTAL CAR |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Felirent | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| RentalPlus | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Viaggiare | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Fiat Panda | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Viaggiare | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Italy Car Rent | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Sicily By Car | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
RJ
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
10 April 2024
Palermo is a must. Everything from the markets to the Cathedral are amazing.
MC
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
2 April 2024
Easter celebrations
DB
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
29 March 2024
really efficient service, fast check in and check out - and I felt comfortable that the exisitng scratches and dents had been noted ... alll the staff spoke English and were very helpful ... could not fault them
CC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
8 March 2024
loads of fantastic historical sites visited in comfort with a great car, fantastic island to explore
GC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500L
22 January 2024
Dental surgery!!! It was not fun but successful.
FF
United Kingdom
Ford Kuga
16 January 2024
It was just a relaxing stay enjoy the weather and good food !
GV
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
11 January 2024
Three of us visited our elderly father in the south of Sicily for his birthday. Thanks for making that possible,
AR
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
9 January 2024
Did some fun caving in the lava tubes of Etna and the limestone caves of the south east. Was warm enough in January "just" for wild swimming in the gorges and the sea was still quite warm too. Sicily was a fun place to visit and explore, however, the most negative thing is the abysmal driving standards in Sicily, people are either doing 60kph in a 130 limit half on the hard shoulder using their phone where driving which is also combined with people doing 200kph on the outside lane and come right up to your bumper if you dare overtake something. Right of way is not respected it's like a lot of drivers are in a rush to an early grave! Good car hire, but scary as feck drivers out there!
JR
United Kingdom
Smart Forfour
7 January 2024
I basically circumnavigated the island from Catania all the way round, over 17 days. History, culture, nature, great food and wine, super people, even the weather was wonderful given it was December / January.
JF
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
31 October 2023
Ease of travel on Sicily roads. Food great. Nice beaches
AN
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
20 October 2023
Looked Sicily and the freedom a car gave me
LC
United Kingdom
Smart ForTwo
12 October 2023
Our Palermo hotel had a few nearby quality restaurants
GI
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
28 September 2023
I just to my town but always nice to seeing friends and family.
DB
United Kingdom
Peugeot 3008
27 September 2023
Western Sicilly is amazing!
IS
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
22 September 2023
Our holiday wasn't quite as good as anticipated as two friends accompanied us who don't really like the same experiences as us, but we knew that might be a problem. They do not swim, don't really like beaches and one thought it too hot. We also found some of the roads dangerous (large pot holes/no road markings). Driving around Palermo was also a hair raising experience. Myself and my husband would have enjoyed the holiday more if just the two of us. So this is no criticism of Sicily or the car hire service.
AM
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
19 September 2023
Sicily is a beautiful country.
FF
United Kingdom
Jeep Renegade
11 September 2023
Usual stuff I was just returning home
JC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
4 September 2023
Gorgeous scenery and interesting roads; where some backroads become little more than hardcore tracks. Very friendly people and some stunning architecture old ruins and new alike.
PS
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
24 August 2023
Crazy drivers in Sicily!
GS
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka
18 August 2023
Drove up to Erice and the car did really well around small roads
JD
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
16 August 2023
Sicily is beautiful. Planned trip last minute and couldn't have been more delighted with the destination
JM
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
11 August 2023
There is no other way to see what Sicily has to offer, other than to get out and drive about.
EO
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
7 August 2023
Travelling around the NW of Sicily in a Fiat Panda is the way to go. The car is perfect for the narrow roads and tight corners of the mountain paths
HR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
6 August 2023
So much to see and do in Sicily! It's such a beautiful place and I will definitely be returning
VL
United States of America (USA)
Citroen C3 Aircross
25 July 2023
Very good
GI
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
17 July 2023
Marsala Sicily is my place I born there it’s so nice place to visit
PH
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
24 June 2023
Valley of the Temples and villa romana amazing
CJ
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
22 June 2023
Just a good time
AF
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
4 June 2023
Hiring the car enabled us to visit Mount Etna volcano, Syracuse, Savoca- Godfather film location, coast for boat trip, Isola Bella, Catania, Taormina
SW
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka
29 May 2023
Nebrodi national park
PA
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
28 May 2023
Important family birthday, large gathering in a fabulous villa. Noto, Ortygia, Catania.
HD
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
26 May 2023
Where do you start? Sicily and its people are amazing. But put them behind a steering wheel they become something else 😈🤣
JW
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
24 May 2023
We went for a wedding which was fantastic. Great venue and delicious food and Sicilian wine! Downside the weather!!!🌧️🌧️🌧️ the 🌤️ appeared for the last couple of days!!
MB
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
29 April 2023
beautiful places in that part of Sicily. The historic baroque towns are grand and charming. Countryside is stunning in places, lots of flowers in bloom in the hedges and fields. One downside, Italians drive a bit too fast, don't let them put pressure on you to speed up.
JC
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
25 April 2023
Got lost in Ragusa. Wanted to get to St Giorgios Church but road appeared to be blocked
BW
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
24 April 2023
Amazing to drive to places like the valley of the temples and the temple of Segesta... Not so fun driving in Palermo
CH
United Kingdom
Fiat Tipo STW
14 April 2023
Sicily is an amazing country. We got out and about to see temples, amphitheatres and of course enjoy plenty of fish, pizza, Prosecco and Peroni..
JF
Malta
Fiat Panda
14 March 2023
Relaxing
NH
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
5 February 2023
Difficulty finding hotels on the road due to February closures. Difficulty with navigation but views and places visited were amazing.
CP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
27 January 2023
Drove up Mount Etna even with snow! Took train from Catania to Palermo via Enna - superb!
MB
United Kingdom
Opel Karl
7 October 2022
Sicily is an amazing place to explore ancient wonders, beautiful beaches, varied countryside and wonderful cuisine.
AS
United Kingdom
Opel Crossland X
26 September 2022
Loved Scopello and the Zingaro Reserve, also Erice but did not rate San Vito and the couscous festival!
CF
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
24 August 2022
Incredible trip. Great stay at monaci in mount etna and then a week in Siracusa, Ortigia, noto, and Marzamemi.
TF
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
2 August 2022
Family trip, great villa, weather and food.
KE
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
25 May 2022
Parking is difficult in most of the towns, but we managed! We toured the island anti clockwise, skipping out Palermo and the western side. Taormina, Ragusa and Ortigia stays are highly recommended.
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Locauto
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
ABBYCAR
5.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
674
Total rental companies
57
Average daily price
£ 12.18
Lowest daily price
£ 6.35
Total cars available
3518
Top 57 Suppliers on Sicily in 2024
Locauto
8 locations
£ 19 - £ 118
Alamo
5 locations
£ 30 - £ 138
Felirent
3 locations
£ 9 - £ 187
RentalPlus
2 locations
£ 22 - £ 762
Eurorentcar
4 locations
£ 44 - £ 461
Record-go
2 locations
£ 90 - £ 492
Centauro
2 locations
£ 18 - £ 72
Sicily By Car
12 locations
£ 20 - £ 179
Car Motion Italy
3 locations
£ 53 - £ 184
Brid
2 locations
£ 10 - £ 28
GaldieriRent
2 locations
£ 10 - £ 19
SKARENT
4 locations
£ 25 - £ 64
Hertz
12 locations
£ 35 - £ 112
WAYCAR
5 locations
£ 13 - £ 139
Enterprise
9 locations
£ 26 - £ 214
Drivalia
11 locations
£ 20 - £ 177
SC RENTAL CAR
1 location
£ 6 - £ 591
Maggiore
17 locations
£ 24 - £ 115
Automania
6 locations
£ 18 - £ 180
RentSmart24
2 locations
£ 10 - £ 38
Ecovia
4 locations
£ 16 - £ 208
Dollar
13 locations
£ 23 - £ 88
Key'n Go
2 locations
£ 35 - £ 91
Viaggiare
2 locations
£ 8 - £ 205
Europcar
11 locations
£ 40 - £ 317
SRC Rent Car
6 locations
£ 27 - £ 61
Brent
1 location
£ 17 - £ 115
SIXT
2 locations
£ 59 - £ 279
Thrifty
9 locations
£ 38 - £ 89
National
5 locations
£ 41 - £ 183
Vivarent
1 location
£ 24 - £ 33
Differental
1 location
£ 61 - £ 264
Flizzr
2 locations
£ 54 - £ 244
Noleggiare
3 locations
£ 59 - £ 523
Clarent
5 locations
£ 37 - £ 75
Rental4leisure
1 location
£ 17 - £ 19
L'Automax
1 location
£ 7 - £ 76
Italy Car Rent
3 locations
£ 20 - £ 168
Easycarhire
4 locations
£ 16 - £ 72
Optimo Rent
4 locations
£ 14 - £ 126
Keddy
11 locations
£ 93 - £ 119
OS Rental
2 locations
£ 100 - £ 150
HSA rent a car
4 locations
£ 17 - £ 37
Ok Mobility
1 location
£ 16 - £ 70
Goldcar
2 locations
£ 18 - £ 105
Budget
13 locations
£ 30 - £ 123
Autovia
4 locations
£ 18 - £ 220
Target Rent
4 locations
£ 9 - £ 118
Carwiz
6 locations
£ 18 - £ 53
Firefly
2 locations
ACARENT
10 locations
£ 9 - £ 284
NUCarrentals
2 locations
£ 61 - £ 744
Surprice
1 location
£ 57 - £ 102
GreenMotion
3 locations
£ 21 - £ 34
Avis
15 locations
£ 29 - £ 141
Vettura
1 location
ABBYCAR
1 location
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