Car Hire in Messina (Downtown)

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City Centre, Messina, Sicily
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
NOK 356.63 per day
Mini
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Sicily By Car
NOK 360.44 per day
Compact
Fiat 500X or comparable
Fiat 500X
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
NOK 412.86 per day
Intermediate
Seat Arona or comparable
Seat Arona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Maggiore
NOK 488.94 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
NOK 679.98 per day
Full-size Van
Renault Trafic or comparable
Renault Trafic
  • 9
  • 5
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
HSA rent a car
NOK 1,303.49 per day
Premium Convertible
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Sicily By Car
NOK 779.12 per day
Economy
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
NOK 359.49 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:53 on 26/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+39
Average car hire price
NOK 593 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%
Average petrol price
NOK 20.90 per litre or NOK 79.10 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 20.18 per litre or NOK 76.41 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 22.56 per litre or NOK 85.40 per gallon

Top 5 locations near City Centre

  1. Catania Fontanarossa Airport starting at NOK 112.46 per day
    89.7 km / 55.7 miles
  2. Pozzallo Port starting at NOK 650.85 per day
    174.4 km / 108.4 miles
  3. Palermo Mondello starting at NOK 341.18 per day
    197 km / 122.4 miles
  4. Palermo Airport starting at NOK 111.39 per day
    215.1 km / 133.7 miles
  5. Trapani Airport starting at NOK 229.91 per day
    269.9 km / 167.7 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Messina (Downtown)
NOK 202.45
January
NOK 227.06
February
NOK 273.30
March
NOK 418.21
April
NOK 471.47
May
NOK 408.23
June
NOK 445.31
July
NOK 505.82
August
NOK 438.30
September
NOK 387.90
October
NOK 259.03
November
NOK 333.09
December
The best month to hire a car in Messina (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is NOK 202.45 per day. This is 44% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is NOK 505.82 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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Messina (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 10 days, while in October, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Messina (Downtown)
10
January
6
February
5
March
6
April
6
May
8
June
7
July
7
August
6
September
4
October
5
November
5
December

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 July in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Messina (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
31%
January
69%
February
41%
March
113%
April
90%
May
126%
June
192%
July
174%
August
115%
September
128%
October
36%
November
85%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers HSA rent a car, Sicily By Car, Maggiore, Enterprise, Dollar
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price NOK 357 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
HSA rent a car Fiat Panda 5 1 Small cars
Sicily By Car Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
HSA rent a car Toyota Aygo X 5 2 SUVs
Sicily By Car Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
Enterprise Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
Maggiore Lancia Ypsilon 5 1 Small cars
HSA rent a car Jeep Avenger 5 2 SUVs
Sicily By Car Fiat Panda 5 1 Small cars
Dollar Opel Mokka 5 3 Medium cars
Maggiore Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Sicily By Car
9.1 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
NOK 592.60
Lowest daily price
NOK 356.63
Total cars available
120

Top 10 suppliers in Messina (Downtown) in 2025

Sicily By Car
Sicily By Car
Exceptional 9.1 / 94 reviews
+390902401364 / +393476378367 / +393465347206
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 7, 98122 Messina ME
NOK 360 - NOK 804
Working hours
Mon:
15:30 - 18:59
Tue:
15:30 - 18:59
Wed:
15:30 - 18:59
Thu:
15:30 - 18:59
Fri:
15:30 - 18:59
Sat:
15:30 - 18:59
Maggiore
Maggiore
Very good 8.6 / 24 reviews
+39090675476
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 75, 98122 Messina ME
NOK 466 - NOK 625
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 13:00
Tue:
15:30 - 19:00
Wed:
15:30 - 19:00
Thu:
15:30 - 19:00
Fri:
15:30 - 19:00
Sat:
08:30 - 13:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 7 reviews
+39902922652
Via Croce Rossa, 15, 98124 Messina ME
NOK 565 - NOK 1,526
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 18:30
Tue:
08:30 - 18:30
Wed:
08:30 - 18:30
Thu:
08:30 - 18:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:30
Sat:
08:30 - 13:00
HSA rent a car
HSA rent a car
Very good 8.2 / 16 reviews
+390909020692 / +393509608571
Via Giuseppe La Farina, 36A, 98122 Messina
NOK 391 - NOK 1,303
Working hours
Mon:
16:00 - 19:30
Tue:
16:00 - 19:30
Wed:
16:00 - 19:30
Thu:
16:00 - 19:30
Fri:
16:00 - 19:30
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
+39090344424
Via G. Garibaldi 128 Messina , Italy , 98122
NOK 371 - NOK 451
Working hours
Mon:
16:00 - 19:30
Tue:
16:00 - 19:30
Wed:
16:00 - 19:30
Thu:
16:00 - 19:30
Fri:
16:00 - 19:30
Sat:
08:30 - 13:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+39090344424
Via G. Garibaldi 128 Messina , Italy , 98122
NOK 371 - NOK 451
Working hours
Mon:
16:00 - 19:30
Tue:
16:00 - 19:30
Wed:
16:00 - 19:30
Thu:
16:00 - 19:30
Fri:
16:00 - 19:30
Sat:
08:30 - 13:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.9 / 9 reviews
+39090344424
Via G. Garibaldi 128 Messina , Italy , 98122
NOK 357 - NOK 364
Working hours
Mon:
16:00 - 19:30
Tue:
16:00 - 19:30
Wed:
16:00 - 19:30
Thu:
16:00 - 19:30
Fri:
16:00 - 19:30
Sat:
08:30 - 13:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+39090679150
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
NOK 534 - NOK 716
Working hours
Mon:
16:00 - 19:00
Tue:
16:00 - 19:00
Wed:
16:00 - 19:00
Thu:
16:00 - 19:00
Fri:
16:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Drivalia
Drivalia
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+390909076980
Via Vittorio Emanuele Ii 25-26, Messina
NOK 359 - NOK 1,003
Working hours
Mon:
15:00 - 19:00
Tue:
15:00 - 19:00
Wed:
15:00 - 19:00
Thu:
15:00 - 19:00
Fri:
15:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+39090679150
Via G. Garibaldi, 231, 98122 Messina ME
NOK 583 - NOK 918
Working hours
Mon:
16:00 - 19:00
Tue:
16:00 - 19:00
Wed:
16:00 - 19:00
Thu:
16:00 - 19:00
Fri:
16:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00

Our clients highly recommend us

3 Jul 2025
My experience with DiscoverCars.com was…Value trust—turning a policy exception into a loyalty-building moment.
My experience with DiscoverCars.com was exceptional due to their transparency and flexibility in resolving issues. Despite their policy typically not allowing refunds after the rental period ends, they promptly honored my request when I contacted them immediately and processed a "goodwill refund" within days. This level of care is rare among rental companies and shows genuine respect for customers! 1. Proactive Customer Support: - Lightning-fast response (my issue was resolved the same day I picked up the car). - Flexibility in adapting policies for special circumstances. 2. Reliability: - They deliver on promises . 3. Outstanding Staff: - Marco was wonderful! - He listened attentively and didn’t just say "it’s against policy" – he actively sought a solution. - His approach was kind, professional, and reassuring. Final Thoughts: DiscoverCars.com sets high standards for customer care. Employees like Marco are why they excel. If you want a company that values your time and money while handling tough situations professionally – this is it!
Nader
3 Jul 2025
Good for reservations
Good for reservations
Sarah Roox
3 Jul 2025
Very Good and easy
Very Good and easy
kunde
3 Jul 2025
Website Easy & Efficient
Website is extremely easy to navigate and book cars.
C&J
3 Jul 2025
Easy booking process
Site was simple to navigate and the booking was straightforward.
Stephen Taku
3 Jul 2025
God website
God website. No problems to hire a car from this car rental. Fair price.
Petter Kjaernes
3 Jul 2025
Easy process
Easy process
Angel Fuentes
3 Jul 2025
Full coverage claimed without hassle
Claimed the refund for the damage charges under the full coverage policy! Mostafa from customer service assisted with the claim and handled the case very efficiently. The booking was straightforward though their website, it allows you to compare different rental providers easily.
Zhan Keith Tay
3 Jul 2025
Very fast and easy
Very fast and easy
Nick
3 Jul 2025
Great experience
Great experience
Guilherme Marinho Carletti
3 Jul 2025
very easy to use
very easy to use
Stan
3 Jul 2025
great
great deals
Tomasz Raciborski
3 Jul 2025
Very clear and fast
Very clear and fast
Cristina Z.
3 Jul 2025
The site was easy to use.
The site was easy to use.
Micheal O Raghallaigh
3 Jul 2025
so far…so good
Easy process. Hope the rental experience is as positive
Barry Kowalchuk
3 Jul 2025
Easy to book 👍🏽
Easy to book 👍🏽
Giulia Calamida

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