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Car Hire Sicily Helpful Information

Here's some information about driving in Sicily, the roads, best types of vehicle to hire, the airports, and main resorts:

Road Quality: Sicily has a network of well-maintained roads, including modern highways, coastal roads, and mountainous routes. Major highways like the A18 and A19 connect the island's cities and regions.  Some rural or less-traveled roads in Sicily may be narrower and winding, especially in mountainous areas. Exercise caution when driving on these roads.

Traffic: Traffic in Sicily can vary. Cities like Palermo and Catania may experience congestion during peak hours, while rural areas and smaller towns generally have lighter traffic.

Best Type of Hire Vehicle:

The choice of the best vehicle depends on your travel plans and preferences:

Car: A compact or midsize car is suitable for most travelers. It provides the flexibility to explore both cities and rural areas comfortably.

SUV: If you plan to visit mountainous regions or explore off-road areas, consider renting an SUV for added traction and clearance.

Convertible: Sicily's pleasant climate makes a convertible a fun option for enjoying scenic drives along the coast.

Airports:

Sicily has several airports, with the two main international airports being:

Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO): Located near Palermo, on the northwest coast, this airport serves the western part of Sicily.

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): Situated near Catania on the eastern coast, this airport serves the eastern part of Sicily, including Mount Etna.

Other airports include Trapani Airport (TPS), Comiso Airport (CIY), and Pantelleria Airport (PNL), offering connections to various destinations on the island.

Main Resorts and Places of Interest:

Palermo: Sicily's capital, Palermo, offers a rich history, architecture, and vibrant street markets. Don't miss the historic Palermo Cathedral and the Norman Palace.

Taormina: This charming hilltop town overlooking the Ionian Sea is known for its ancient Greek theater and beautiful views of Mount Etna.

Siracusa (Syracuse): Explore the historic center of Siracusa, visit the ancient Greek Theater, and stroll through the picturesque Ortigia island.

Agrigento: Home to the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento showcases ancient Greek ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cefalù: This coastal town is famous for its stunning beaches, medieval architecture, and the Cefalù Cathedral.

Mount Etna: If you're adventurous, consider a visit to Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Guided tours are available for hiking and exploration.

While driving in Sicily can be enjoyable and convenient, be prepared for the occasional narrow or winding road and follow local traffic rules. Additionally, Sicilian drivers can be assertive, so exercise caution, especially in busy urban areas. Enjoy your exploration of this stunning island!

Cheapest car hire in Sicily

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 11.10 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 77.73 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 11.10 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 77.73 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 11.10 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 77.73 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.20 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 106.40 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.20 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 106.40 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 15.49 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 108.49 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat Panda

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 12.38 EUR/day
Fiat Panda

7 Days rental at 86.66 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 12.42 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 87.00 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 12.43 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 87.01 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 23.28 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 162.96 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 23.28 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 162.96 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.27 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series Estate

7 Days rental at 169.90 EUR from 11/12/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 18.85 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 131.95 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Audi A3 Sportback

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 19.16 EUR/day
Audi A3 Sportback

7 Days rental at 134.18 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Audi A3 Sportback

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 19.16 EUR/day
Audi A3 Sportback

7 Days rental at 134.18 EUR from 11/12/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Kona Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 22.09 EUR/day
Hyundai Kona Electric

7 Days rental at 154.66 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.75 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 320.25 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.82 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 376.76 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 15.82 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 110.76 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 16.73 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 117.11 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat Panda Hybrid

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 16.73 EUR/day
Fiat Panda Hybrid

7 Days rental at 117.11 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Sicily

  • Drive on the RIGHT-hand side of the road in Sicily, the steering wheel is on the left side of the car
  • The A18 and A20 are toll roads in Sicily, always carry small amounts of cash (EUR) pay tolls in Sicily
  • The drink-drive limit in Sicily is 50mg (0.05% BAC) just like mainland Italy
  • The minimum age to hire a car in Sicily is 21, expect to pay a young driver surcharge if under 25
  • The Fiat 500 convertible is one of the most popular car hire models in Sicily

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Sicily

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    130kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.99/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Sicily

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Alamo
45
8.8/10
13,067
€ 27.35
€ 28.21
€ 102.82
 Locauto
92
8.8/10
47,395
€ 11.10
€ 14.05
€ 27.16
€ 45.42
 Sixt
38
8.5/10
9,197
€ 37.28
€ 45.19
€ 24.14
€ 22.42
 Dollar
79
8.3/10
19,196
€ 27.42
€ 27.91
 Budget
126
8.2/10
39,735
€ 25.38
€ 26.86
€ 26.34
€ 62.02
 Avis
194
8.2/10
28,673
€ 25.55
€ 26.34
€ 27.14
€ 153.38
 Sicily by car
50
8.1/10
26,688
€ 18.69
€ 22.09
€ 28.64
€ 149.90
 Hertz
196
8.1/10
77,730
€ 31.37
€ 30.71
€ 35.71
 Maggiore
133
8.1/10
53,656
€ 20.58
€ 25.76
€ 31.72
€ 62.00
 Europcar
144
8.1/10
107,755
€ 22.85
€ 28.41
€ 45.88
€ 92.43
 Keddy by europcar
42
8.1/10
8,163
€ 19.06
€ 24.14
€ 104.06
 Drivalia
83
7.8/10
69,074
€ 22.69
€ 25.75
€ 29.54
 Ecovia
45
7.7/10
14,217
€ 12.59
€ 15.97
€ 18.85
€ 109.18
 Noleggiare
38
7.6/10
21,009
€ 20.32
€ 27.80
€ 34.79
€ 60.47
 Surprice
22
7.2/10
10,748
€ 13.71
€ 15.49
€ 19.16
€ 104.98

Car rental agent statistics in Sicily

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.9/10
    Highest rated agent:
    LOCAUTO
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    6.4/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    B-RENT
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    579,266
    Total number of reviews in
    Sicily
  • Most Locations Icon
    187
    Most Locations in Sicily:
    HERTZ
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    18
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    40
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Sicily

ItemPercent
January€ 72
February€ 58
March€ 65
April€ 68
May€ 75
June€ 84
July€ 101
August€ 105
September€ 85
October€ 61
November€ 60
December€ 77
ItemPercent
January€ 57
February€ 48
March€ 54
April€ 57
May€ 62
June€ 67
July€ 82
August€ 86
September€ 69
October€ 49
November€ 50
December€ 63
ItemPercent
January€ 145
February€ 134
March€ 150
April€ 161
May€ 169
June€ 174
July€ 190
August€ 218
September€ 164
October€ 132
November€ 135
December€ 152
ItemPercent
January€ 114
February€ 91
March€ 97
April€ 104
May€ 111
June€ 125
July€ 139
August€ 143
September€ 118
October€ 88
November€ 96
December€ 117
ItemPercent
January€ 212
February€ 196
March€ 216
April€ 222
May€ 229
June€ 201
July€ 239
August€ 225
September€ 188
October€ 179
November€ 166
December€ 180
ItemPercent
January€ 44
February€ 37
March€ 43
April€ 49
May€ 53
June€ 59
July€ 74
August€ 77
September€ 59
October€ 42
November€ 42
December€ 49
ItemPercent
January€ 163
February€ 149
March€ 137
April€ 161
May€ 159
June€ 178
July€ 201
August€ 218
September€ 182
October€ 162
November€ 159
December€ 176
ItemPercent
January€ 70
February€ 62
March€ 54
April€ 77
May€ 78
June€ 80
July€ 103
August€ 109
September€ 82
October€ 56
November€ 55
December€ 63

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Sicily

DieselUnleaded
Dec , 2022

€ 1.83

€ 1.75

Jan , 2023

€ 1.86

€ 1.80

Feb , 2023

€ 1.88

€ 1.87

Mar , 2023

€ 1.82

€ 1.86

Apr , 2023

€ 1.80

€ 1.85

May , 2023

€ 1.65

€ 1.80

Jun , 2023

€ 1.67

€ 1.83

Jul , 2023

€ 1.69

€ 1.85

Aug , 2023

€ 1.82

€ 1.93

Sep , 2023

€ 1.94

€ 2.00

Oct , 2023

€ 1.94

€ 1.99

Nov , 2023

€ 1.79

€ 1.81

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Nov , 2023 1.79 1.81
Oct , 2023 1.94 1.99
Sep , 2023 1.94 2.00
Aug , 2023 1.82 1.93
Jul , 2023 1.69 1.85
Jun , 2023 1.67 1.83
May , 2023 1.65 1.80
Apr , 2023 1.80 1.85
Mar , 2023 1.82 1.86
Feb , 2023 1.88 1.87
Jan , 2023 1.86 1.80
Dec , 2022 1.83 1.75

Car rental price statistics in Sicily

  • Average Price Icon
    € 77.70
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 1394.20
    Highest daily price:
    Mercedes Vito Traveliner
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    14,905
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    865
    Most popular model:
    Fiat Panda
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    325
    Location with most cars:
    Rome - Airport - Fiumicino
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 11.1 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    LOCAUTO - Alghero - Airport - Fertilia
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Catania
€27.3
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €19.7 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €27.3 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €19.7 per day
Palermo
€17.9
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €17.9 per day
Compact 5 5 2 from €22.1 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €19.9 per day
Siracusa
€31.7
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €22.9 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €31.7 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €22.9 per day
Trapani
€15.3
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €15.3 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €20.6 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €17.0 per day