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Taormina, Sicily
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Volkswagen Polo TSI

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
£21.41
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
£21.41
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Jeep Renegade

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
£33.58
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Renault Clio

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
£21.41
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Dacia Sandero Stepway

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
£33.58
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Juke

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
6
£33.58
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Renault Symbioz

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
7
£36.94
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Renault Captur

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
8
£36.94
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
9
£36.94
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Lancia Ypsilon

or similar Economy
Manual
5
No A/C
5
10
£48.53
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
the office is located in the centre of Taormina, a 15-minute walk from the bus station
Drop-off information
Downtown
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:02 on 07/11/26. 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
£32 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
£1.48 per litre or £5.60 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.59 per litre or £6.02 per gallon
Score
9.5 / 10

Top 7 cities near Taormina

  1. Notostarting at £34.99 per day
    107.5 km / 66.8 miles
  2. Palermostarting at £0.90 per day
    172.4 km / 107.12 miles
  3. Trapanistarting at £3.65 per day
    241.9 km / 150.31 miles

Map of top car rental locations

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Taormina (Downtown)
4 rental locations

When to book in Taormina and for how long?

In which month is car hire in Taormina the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Taormina 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 monthNovember Most expensive month September
Average price £30 A good deal £32 Cheapest supplier Clarent Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Taormina
£81
£40
£0

£57

in January

Jan
Feb

£40

in March

Mar

£42

in April

Apr

£47

in May

May

£45

in June

Jun

£42

in July

Jul

£68

in August

Aug

£73

in September

Sep

£46

in October

Oct

£17

in November

Nov
Dec

The best month to hire a car in Taormina is November (when the average price is £17.36 per day). This is 42% less than the yearly average and 76% less than hiring in September (when the average price is £73.48).

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 Taormina?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Taormina is April, and the least popular is January.

Popularity of Car Hire in Taormina by Monthly Searches
2.8
1.4
0

0.3 times in January

Jan
Feb

0.6 times in March

Mar

2.5 times in April

Apr

Same as average in May

May

1.5 times in June

Jun

1.7 times in July

Jul

0.6 times in August

Aug

0.9 times in September

Sep

0.4 times in October

Oct

0.6 times in November

Nov
Dec

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Taormina?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in June, the average hirer keeps their car for 5 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.

Average number of hire days in Taormina
6
3
0

3 days in January

Jan
Feb

2 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

5 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

3 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersBudget, Clarent, Avis, HSA rent a car
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, SUVs, large cars
🤑 Lowest price£21 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierClarent

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at £17 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at £73. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Taormina is April, while the least popular month is January.
Taormina hosts: Budget, Clarent, HSA rent a car, Avis. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Taormina

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Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
October
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Citroen C3
Excellent family trip, we drove around Sicily. Having a rental car made all the difference, ease of travel with kids in a comfortable way.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£32
Lowest daily price
£21
Total cars available
51

Top 4 suppliers in Taormina in 2026

Budget
1 location
Budget
8.3
Good
8 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.3
£32–£45
per day
Most popular location
Viale S. Pancrazio, 7/9, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
Clarent
1 location
Clarent
8.1
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
£21–£49
per day
Most popular location
Viale Apollo Arcageta, 12, 98030 Taormina Me, Italy
HSA rent a car
1 location
HSA rent a car
8.1
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
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
8.0
£18
per day
Most popular location
Italia, Via Luigi Pirandello, 47, 98039 Taormina
Avis
1 location
Avis
7.6
Average
3 ratings
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
6.7
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.6
£38–£53
per day
Most popular location
Via San Pancrazio 7/9, Taormina, Sicily, 98039, Italy

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Our clients highly recommend us

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Btissam M,
8 Nov 2026
Everything was nice!
Everything was nice!
Janis Lemezis,
8 Nov 2026
Easy booking
Easy booking
Donna Gonzalez Dixon,
8 Nov 2026
Good all round experience
Good all round experience
Bill G,
8 Nov 2026
Great service
Great service . Value for money.
Nikos,
8 Nov 2026
Good price & process
Good price, smooth & transparent process - Not TOO much noise on (for me, unneeded) ...
E rik G,
8 Nov 2026
Easy booking process
Processed very easy indeed, also have a variety of payment methods rather entering i...
Alex Hayes,
8 Nov 2026
Was very fast
Was very fast
Azzan Alsiyabi,
8 Nov 2026
This is faster as i expected
This is faster as i expected Thank you
MD K ZAMAN,
8 Nov 2026
easy to book
easy to book
Laura Gilhespy,
8 Nov 2026
Smooth booking process
Smooth booking process.
Private,
8 Nov 2026
Very helpful and quiet easy to pick up…
Very helpful and quiet easy to pick up exactly what we want the time we want
alexis fasoulas,
8 Nov 2026
Great mate quick and easy yeah
Great mate quick and easy yeah
Harry Weller,
8 Nov 2026
Smooth experience thus far
Smooth experience thus far
Mustafa,
8 Nov 2026
Great car rental!!
Great car rental!! Never a problem.
Rui Rosario,
8 Nov 2026
Customer Service
Customer Service
Aldo,
8 Nov 2026
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