Best value car hire from top brands
Sicily car hire tips
Where to pick up your car
There are over 44 car hire locations in Sicily, and the most popular location is
Catania Airport.
Top car rental brands
The most popular car rental brands in Sicily are Locauto, Sicily By Car, Firefly,
Goldcar and Alamo.
Local currency
Euro (EUR)
Average temperatures
Warmest month: July (22°C)
Coldest month: January (9°C)
Side of road
Right
Hire a car in Sicily
Surrounded by translucent waters, Sicily is
an exotic slice of Italy.
The island not only exemplifies Italian culture, but magnifies it while tossing in some spice
of its own. Sicily holds tightly onto tradition and showcases its classic beauty through
gastronomic delicacies, ancient heritage and inspiring landscapes.
As the largest island in the Mediterranean, don’t expect to make it all
around in one go, but with your hire car, you should certainly try.
Car hire stats
Sicily
| Frequently asked question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Most popular place to hire a car in Sicily | 1. Catania 2. Palermo |
| Most popular rental length | Seven days |
| Most popular month to rent a car | August, where a hire car costs on average £32.80 per day |
Travel tips:
Sicilian manners – Unlike mainland
Italy, Sicilians are very formal and can come off as sullen upon first meeting.
Sugar overload – Sicilian food is nothing without its sweet treats. From
cakes and marzipan to candied citrus fruit, the islands desserts must be tried.
Language – English is not widely spoken in Sicily. Familiarise yourself
with some common Italian phrases to make your travels easier.
Sicilian time – Many businesses in Sicily take an afternoon siesta, from
around 1pm until 5pm, and dinner is often eaten quite late.
The ultimate Sicily road trip
Catania Airport CTA
Catania Airport is the busiest airport in Sicily.
Car hire pick up point
Car hire desks are located near the baggage claim area of the terminal.
Savoca
As the backdrop to The Godfather, this little town is a necessary stop for
film-lovers.
Cefalu
One of the island’s most visited towns, famous for its Norman cathedral and beaches.
Scala dei Turchi
A famous formation of white rocks, which have naturally been carved into a set of
stairs, descending to the ocean.
Syracuse
Once the most important Greek cities in Sicily, strolling the streets here can seem
like a step back in time.
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Car hire information in Sicily
Palermo
| Cheapest month / most expensive month | Average cost per day of car hire in Palermo |
|---|---|
| November | £12.30 |
| August | £33.70 |
(*based on a 7+day rental)
Location: Northwest coast
Landscape: White sand beaches line the coast, while mountains and forests
fill the northern interior, making it an excellent place for hiking.
Known for: Palermo is one of the best places for shopping on the island,
with old-school markets and high-end boutiques. The street food here is also scores highly.
Top highlight: Palazzo dei Normanni (Palace of the Normans) is located in
the heart of the city. A visual feast, the 9th century palace gleams with golden Byzantine
mosaics.
Catania
| Cheapest month / most expensive month | Average cost per day of car hire in Catania |
|---|---|
| January | £10.00 |
| August | £32.40 |
(*based on a 7+day rental)
Location: Southeast coast
Landscape: Head south of Catania to hit the beach or slightly north to
explore Mount Etna – Europe’s most active volcano. Baroque towns are surrounded by wide
valleys of fertile countryside.
Known for: Much of Catania’s legacy rests with the the volcanic eruption and
great earthquake, which nearly destroyed the town during the 17th century.
Top highlight: The Roman Theatre, Teatro Romano, is a well-preserved ancient
site, made of lava stone and brick.
Beauty beyond the borders
Aeolian Islands
A series of seven small islands, the Aeolian archipelago is an oasis of wild natural
beauty. Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, north of Sicily, the UNESCO protected islands are
a wonder for geoscientists – thanks to their volcanic phenomenons – and a heavenly
getaway for tourists. Their vivid blue waters are a stunning playground for water sports
enthusiasts as well as those who prefer relaxing on the shore.
Take a ferry from the port of Milazzo to reach the islands. Though a few of the islands
are car free, you can ferry a car over to the largest island – Lipari. However, it’s
probably most convenient as a tourist to leave your car parked in Milazzo.
