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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€36.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€36.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€42.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€42.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
City Centre
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drop-off information
City Centre
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
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:18 on 18/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Messina
- Top 7 cities near Messina
- Top 5 locations near Messina
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Messina and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Messina
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 10 suppliers in Messina in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+39
Average car hire price
€61 per day
Average car hire length
6 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%
Score
9.4 / 10
One-way Car Hire in Messina
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Messina and drop off in another city include:
- From Messina to Naples - 66 offers from €55.29 per day
- From Messina to Piacenza - 9 offers from €50.37 per day
Top 7 cities near Messina
- Taorminastarting at €36.12 per day44 km / 27.34 miles
- Cataniastarting at €20.37 per day82.8 km / 51.45 miles
- Notostarting at €74.06 per day149.1 km / 92.65 miles
- Pozzallostarting at €65.60 per day172.5 km / 107.19 miles
- Palermostarting at €13.38 per day192.7 km / 119.74 miles
- Agrigentostarting at €22.36 per day198.1 km / 123.09 miles
- Trapanistarting at €23.82 per day264.9 km / 164.6 miles
Top 5 locations near Messina
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airportstarting at €20.37 per day89.7 km / 55.74 miles
- Pozzallo Portstarting at €65.60 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles
- Palermo Mondellostarting at €42.32 per day197 km / 122.41 miles
- Palermo Airportstarting at €13.38 per day215.1 km / 133.66 miles
- Trapani Airportstarting at €23.82 per day269.9 km / 167.71 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Messina (Downtown)
9 rental locations
B
Messina Tremestieri
1 rental locations
When to book in Messina and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Messina the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Messina fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price €49 | A good deal €37 | Cheapest supplier Locauto | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Messina
€55
€27
€0
€33
in January
Jan
€20
in February
Feb
€27
in March
Mar
€28
in April
Apr
€34
in May
May
€40
in June
Jun
€48
in July
Jul
€50
in August
Aug
€37
in September
Sep
€32
in October
Oct
€26
in November
Nov
€26
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Messina is February (when the average price is €20.04 per day). This is 59% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring in August (when the average price is €49.66).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Messina?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Messina is August, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Messina by Monthly Searches
2
1
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
1.8 times in August
Aug
1.8 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Messina?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in March, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Messina
10
5
0
7 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | HSA rent a car, Sicily By Car, Locauto, Enterprise, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €13 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Locauto |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSA rent a car | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| HSA rent a car | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Sicily By Car | Citroen C3 | 5 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Toyota Aygo X | 5 | SUV |
| Locauto | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Renault Trafic | 4 | Van |
| Enterprise | Opel Corsa | 4 | Small car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Messina
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Volkswagen Up
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5 Jul 2021
Cleofe A.
Fiat Panda
great prices, clear contract no hidden fees, very accommodating agency.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Locauto (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.5 / 10)
Total number of reviews
29
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
€61
Lowest daily price
€13
Total cars available
89
Top 10 suppliers in Messina in 2026
Locauto
1 location
9.0
Excellent
13 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
€13–€116
per day
Most popular location
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, 98122, Link Motors Messina, Messina ME, Italy
HSA rent a car
1 location
8.6
Very Good
60 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.6
€13–€116
per day
Most popular location
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 13, 98122 Messina
Enterprise
1 location
8.4
Good
9 ratings
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
8.7
€39–€218
per day
Most popular location
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, Enterprise , 98122 Messina ME, Italy
Dollar
1 location
8.3
Good
13 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
€65–€66
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Hertz
1 location
8.3
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
€76–€77
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Free2move
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€73–€94
per day
Most popular location
Località Tremestieri, 56, 98128 Messina ME, Italy
Budget
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.0
€36–€51
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
Thrifty
1 location
7.8
Average
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.0
€36–€51
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
Drivalia
1 location
7.6
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
7.0
€36–€51
per day
Most popular location
Via Vittorio Emanuele Ii 25-26
Avis
1 location
7.5
Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
7.5
€40–€57
per day
Most popular location
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
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