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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£15.02
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£17.53
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Fiat Panda
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£15.02
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Fiat Panda
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£16.55
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
£17.41
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£18.36
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Fiat Panda
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£18.43
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 13, 98122 Messina
The car rental is 50 metres from the central station of Messina and 100 metres from the maritime station where the hydrofoils arrive. The representative will request the necessary documents and will accompany you to the car.
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Downtown
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 13, 98122 Messina
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£20.17
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Downtown
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Messina , Italy , 98122
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£20.99
per day
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Downtown
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
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Messina , Italy , 98122
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:32 on 09/11/26. 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
- Top 5 locations near Messina (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Messina (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 9 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 10 suppliers in Messina (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+39
Average car hire price
£51 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
8.0 / 10
Top 5 locations near Messina (Downtown)
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airportstarting at £1.44 per day89.7 km / 55.74 miles
- Pozzallo Portstarting at £28.58 per day174.4 km / 108.37 miles
- Palermo Mondellostarting at £239.08 per day197 km / 122.41 miles
- Palermo Airportstarting at £0.90 per day215.1 km / 133.66 miles
- Trapani Airportstarting at £3.65 per day269.9 km / 167.71 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Sicily By Car
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 7, 98122 Messina ME
B
HSA rent a car
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 13, 98122 Messina
C
Locauto
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, 98122, Link Motors Messina, Messina ME, Italy
D
Dollar
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
E
Enterprise
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, Enterprise , 98122 Messina ME, Italy
When to book in Messina (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Messina (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Messina (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £23 | A good deal £22 | Cheapest supplier Locauto | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Messina (Downtown)
£47
£24
£0
£27
in January
Jan
£16
in February
Feb
£23
in March
Mar
£24
in April
Apr
£27
in May
May
£35
in June
Jun
£40
in July
Jul
£43
in August
Aug
£30
in September
Sep
£24
in October
Oct
£21
in November
Nov
£22
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Messina (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is £16.22 per day. This is 31% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £42.85 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.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Messina (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Messina (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Messina (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
1.8
0.9
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Messina (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 8 days, while in June, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Messina (Downtown)
9
4
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
4 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | HSA rent a car, Sicily By Car, Locauto, Dollar, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £11 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 |
| HSA rent a car | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | Small car |
| HSA rent a car | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| HSA rent a car | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| HSA rent a car | Toyota Aygo X | 5 | SUV |
| Locauto | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Dollar | Renault Captur | 5 | Medium car |
| Sicily By Car | Citroen C3 | 5 | Small car |
| Sicily By Car | Peugeot 208 | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 9 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during February, starting at £16 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £43. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Messina (Downtown) is May, while the least popular month is January.
Messina (Downtown) hosts: Sicily By Car, HSA rent a car, Locauto, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Drivalia. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Sicily By Car (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Drivalia (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
£51
Lowest daily price
£11
Total cars available
119
Top 10 suppliers in Messina (Downtown) in 2026
Sicily By Car
9.0
Excellent
109 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£29–£167
per day
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 7, 98122 Messina ME
+390902401364 / +393476378367 / +393465347206
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-12:59; 15:30-18:59
Tue
09:00-12:59; 15:30-18:59
Wed
09:00-12:59; 15:30-18:59
Thu
09:00-12:59; 15:30-18:59
Fri
09:00-12:59; 15:30-18:59
Sat
09:00-12:59; 15:30-18:59
HSA rent a car
8.7
Very Good
69 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.8
£18
per day
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 13, 98122 Messina
+390909020692 / +393509608571
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Tue
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Wed
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Thu
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Fri
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
Locauto
8.5
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
£11–£81
per day
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, 98122, Link Motors Messina, Messina ME, Italy
+390909076980
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Tue
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Wed
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Thu
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Fri
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Enterprise
8.4
Good
10 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
£41–£220
per day
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 25, Enterprise , 98122 Messina ME, Italy
+390909076980
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Tue
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Wed
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Thu
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Fri
08:30-13:00; 15:00-18:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Dollar
8.4
Good
15 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
£18
per day
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
+39090344424
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Tue
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Wed
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Thu
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Fri
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Hertz
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
£19–£20
per day
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
+39090344424
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Tue
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Wed
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Thu
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Fri
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Budget
8.1
Good
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.3
£32–£45
per day
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
+39090679150
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Tue
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Wed
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Thu
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Fri
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00
Thrifty
7.8
Average
Value for money
6.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.0
£15–£20
per day
Via G. Garibaldi 128
Messina , Italy , 98122
+39090344424
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Tue
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Wed
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Thu
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Fri
08:30-13:00; 16:00-19:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Avis
7.6
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
7.7
Car condition
7.6
£38–£53
per day
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
+39090679150
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Tue
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Wed
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Thu
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Fri
09:00-13:00; 16:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00
Drivalia
7.6
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
6.8
Car condition
6.7
£12–£95
per day
Via Vittorio Emanuele Ii 25-26
+390909076980
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-18:30
Tue
09:00-18:30
Wed
09:00-18:30
Thu
09:00-18:30
Fri
09:00-18:30
Sat
09:00-13:00
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