Car Hire on Sicily
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Palermo Airport
Mini Elite
Toyota Aygo X
or comparable
£1.44
per day
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Economy
Lancia Ypsilon
or comparable
£1.78
per day
Palermo Airport
Mini
Renault Twingo
or comparable
£2.01
per day
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Intermediate Crossover
Ford Puma
or comparable
£2.78
per day
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Golf
or comparable
£2.94
per day
Palermo Airport
Economy Elite
Peugeot 208
or comparable
£3.41
per day
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Compact Elite
Fiat 500X
or comparable
£4.89
per day
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Intermediate Elite Crossover
Volkswagen T-Roc
or comparable
£7.18
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:53 on 17/11/2024. 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
£3 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£0.63 per litre or £2.40 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.57 per litre or £2.14 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.68 per litre or £2.57 per gallon
Why hire a car on Sicily?
A remarkable destination, Sicily is a part of Italy, but could surely hold its own against many independent countries. In addition to some of the nicest beaches in Europe, this Mediterranean island is home to sophisticated cities, lovely countryside, and sites dating back for millennia.
One-way Car Hire on Sicily
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup on Sicily and drop off in another country:
- From Sicily to Italy - 1,284 offers from £15.04 per day
Top ways to enter Sicily
- Catania Airport. The busiest on the island, Catania-Fontanarossa serves over ten million travellers annually. The airport offers access to the famous city of the same name, as well as Mount Etna and the eastern coast of Sicily.
- Palermo Airport. Serving the island’s capital, Falcone-Borsellino Airport is another major gateway to the island. The airport was named after two Italian judges and prosecutors notable for their efforts in the fight against the mafia.
- Trapani Airport. Much smaller than the other two, Trapani Airport nonetheless provides several domestic connections, as well as flights to and from cities like London, Amsterdam, and Prague. The airport provides access to the island’s scenic northwestern coast.
Top cities and places to visit
- Palermo. The capital of Sicily is arguably one of the most impressive cities in all of Italy. Founded by Phoenicians and ruled by the most diverse array of cultures, its centre is like a big museum, a feeling that is embodied by such landmarks as the Palatine Chapel, Norman Palace, and Pretoria Fountain (though don’t miss out on the Capuchin Catacombs and the Anti-Mafia Museum, either!)
- Catania. The other great city of Sicily, Catania has a somewhat lighter and more youthful atmosphere, largely thanks to its sizable student population, but is actually just as historical as Palermo, and the layers of its 2,700-year-old history can be explored for days. The city is surrounded by beautiful beaches, but the main natural attraction of the area is, of course, the mighty Mount Etna, the very active volcano which can be visited on a guided tour if the latest eruption forecast permits it.
- Madonie National Park. The largest protected area of the island, Madonie is the best place to enjoy the primordial natural beauty of Sicily. Despite the area’s apparent aridness, there is a great variety of flora and fauna here, something that can be enjoyed on a number of walks of varying length and difficulty. The gateway to Madonie is Cefalù, one of the most scenic towns on the island’s northern coast.
Most popular hire car
The most hired car in Sicily is the Fiat 500, followed by the Ford Fiesta and the Skoda Fabia. The most hired car types are economy, mini, and intermediate.
Driving licence requirements
- Italy accepts all driver's licenses issued in the European Union (EU).
- If your driver's license is issued by a non-EU country, for it to be considered valid you’ll need an Italian visa. Another requirement is to have been in the EU for no more than six months at the time of the rental. If you’ve been in the EU longer, you’ll need a driver's license issued by an EU country.
- If your driver's license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation of your license into English or, preferably, Italian.
- You must carry your driver's license, not its copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driver's license for at least one or two years, depending on the car supplier’s requirements.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and car category, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
Crossing borders
Sicily is connected to mainland Italy via a ferry which connects the island’s port city of Messina to the region of Calabria. It is possible to bring a vehicle on a boat, but you should still ask your car hire supplier in advance to make sure that they permit it (also, check the rental conditions before hiring a car). There are also direct ferry connections with destinations like Rome, Naples, and the island of Sardinia, but the same rules apply to those.
Sicily is also connected by a ferry to the island country of Malta and the Northern African nation of Tunisia. However, no car hire supplier permits taking a vehicle on either of those ferry routes. You can travel without a car and pick up a hired vehicle after arriving in Malta or Tunisia from one of the local companies.
Top driving routes
- Agrigento. Known for its bucolic vineyards, the western province of Agrigento is also the best place in Sicily to enjoy its Ancient Greek heritage — specifically around the so-called Valley of Temples immediately to the south of the region’s namesake capital. The region’s beaches, meanwhile, are among the quietest and most unspoilt in all of Sicily.
- Messina. Not just a famous old port city, but also a province, Messina is the first of Sicily you’ll get to enjoy if arriving by car from the mainland. Home to scenic towns like Taormina and Novara di Sicilia, the region is also a gateway to the Aeolian Archipelago. Some ferries permit bringing a vehicle along, while others don’t — but even if it’s the former, make sure to also find out if your car hire supplier doesn’t mind that.
Car hire prices
- Convertibles - starting at £5 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £8 per day
- Large cars - starting at £3 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £3 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £10 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £24 per day
- Small cars - starting at £1 per day
- SUVs - starting at £1 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:
- Compare rates of different car hire suppliers
- Book your vehicle well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit in the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Sicily is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is about 46% cheaper than the yearly average.
The 8 most popular cities on Sicily
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire on Sicily the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car on Sicily 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 on Sicily
The best month to hire a car on Sicily is February — when the average price for a hire is £6.21 per day. This is 59% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £28.03 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.
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.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, on Sicily?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 6 days.
Average number of hire days on Sicily
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car on Sicily?
Given the number of customers searching for a car on Sicily, August is the most popular, while January is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches on Sicily Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 40 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular suppliers | GaldieriRent, ECH, Felirent, Brid, RentSmart24 |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £1 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | U-Save |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GaldieriRent | Fiat 500X | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GaldieriRent | Lancia Ypsilon | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Felirent | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Record-go | Fiat Panda | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Eurorentcar | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GaldieriRent | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| ECH | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Viaggiare | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
KS
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka
30/10/2024
Sicily is a lovely place to visit, very friendly, and great weather.
CA
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
26/10/2024
A bit late in the season and many restaurants were closed. However, enjoying visiting without too much crowd
ZS
United Kingdom
Fiat 500X
24/10/2024
Syracuse, Ortigia and Noto are absolute musts to explore.
JS
Italy
Fiat 500X
01/10/2024
Catania is a great starting pooint for exploring along the east coast of Sicily. The roads are great, with very few tolls compared to mainland Italy.
SD
United Kingdom
Peugeot 107
01/10/2024
Sicily is a wonderful place for food and history.
MP
Canada
Toyota Aygo
25/09/2024
Greek ruins and temples, volcanoes, food, ocean!
DO
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
22/09/2024
Lovely country. Great food. Great hotels. Crazy drivers. Very dirty with litter.
NS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
19/09/2024
Went to sically to purchase a villa
EH
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
04/09/2024
Main roads east town road very narrow and very difficult to park anywhere
RS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
03/09/2024
I don't recommend to accommodate in historical centre to Catania it's not safe at all and not clean , food was very nice.
DL
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
02/09/2024
Traveled all over souther Sicily without an issues
DG
United Kingdom
Lancia Ypsilon
26/08/2024
Having a car keeps you exploring all the time
DC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
15/08/2024
Visited Salemi and the three days of the busiate festival.
NC
Ireland
Skoda Kamiq
05/08/2024
Sicily was beautiful
RA
Greece
Fiat Panda
02/07/2024
THE TRIP WAS AMAZING , THE CAR WAS BETTER THAN EXPECTED ALTHOUTH WE HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH A CAR ROBBERY AT PALERMO . THE COMPANY HAS NOT CHARGED US SO FAR (THERE WAS A SLIGHT DAMAGE ) . LOCAUTO IS DEFINATELY A SUPREME CHOICE!!!
MV
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
01/07/2024
We stayed in a friends villa which was lovely.
A local restaraunt called La Rotonda was very nice.
DG
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
27/06/2024
Our first visit to Sicily. Amazing things to see.
PC
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
20/06/2024
Brand new car, very efficient pick up and even better drop off.
SD
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
30/05/2024
Getting the cable car, and all terrain bus up Etna was a highlight. Greek temples at Agrigento, Roman amphitheatre at Syracuse, and the Baroque architecture of Scicli and Ragusa Ibla were all great. If you like history Sicily is for you.
RC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
27/05/2024
Went to some amazing places I could never have got to without a car - Cassa Cava Grande Del Cassibile one of the most beautiful places ive ever been to in the entire world
SC
Australia
Citro?n C3
24/05/2024
Largely underwhelmed by Sicily. Roads were poor, drivers aggressive. Litter and rubbish everywhere, East coast beaches extremely polluted with rubbish. Everwhere very crowded with tourists even though we were well out of peak season. Mosquitos and dengue. Vila Romana de Casale was the high point (but get there early before the coach tours) along with driving inland on the country roads.
JB
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
14/05/2024
The nearby towns are better days out than the city of Catania.
KG
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
09/05/2024
Had a lovely time in Ragusa for a friends wedding. Ibla Ragusa highly recommended.
RJ
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
10/04/2024
Palermo is a must. Everything from the markets to the Cathedral are amazing.
MC
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
02/04/2024
Easter celebrations
DB
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
29/03/2024
really efficient service, fast check in and check out - and I felt comfortable that the exisitng scratches and dents had been noted ... alll the staff spoke English and were very helpful ... could not fault them
CC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
08/03/2024
loads of fantastic historical sites visited in comfort with a great car, fantastic island to explore
GC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500L
22/01/2024
Dental surgery!!! It was not fun but successful.
FF
United Kingdom
Ford Kuga
16/01/2024
It was just a relaxing stay enjoy the weather and good food !
GV
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
11/01/2024
Three of us visited our elderly father in the south of Sicily for his birthday. Thanks for making that possible,
AR
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
09/01/2024
Did some fun caving in the lava tubes of Etna and the limestone caves of the south east. Was warm enough in January "just" for wild swimming in the gorges and the sea was still quite warm too. Sicily was a fun place to visit and explore, however, the most negative thing is the abysmal driving standards in Sicily, people are either doing 60kph in a 130 limit half on the hard shoulder using their phone where driving which is also combined with people doing 200kph on the outside lane and come right up to your bumper if you dare overtake something. Right of way is not respected it's like a lot of drivers are in a rush to an early grave! Good car hire, but scary as feck drivers out there! 
JR
United Kingdom
Smart Forfour
07/01/2024
I basically circumnavigated the island from Catania all the way round, over 17 days. History, culture, nature, great food and wine, super people, even the weather was wonderful given it was December / January.
JF
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
31/10/2023
Ease of travel on Sicily roads. Food great. Nice beaches
AN
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
20/10/2023
Looked Sicily and the freedom a car gave me
LC
United Kingdom
Smart ForTwo
12/10/2023
Our Palermo hotel had a few nearby quality restaurants
GI
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
28/09/2023
I just to my town but always nice to seeing friends and family.
DB
United Kingdom
Peugeot 3008
27/09/2023
Western Sicilly is amazing!
IS
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
22/09/2023
Our holiday wasn't quite as good as anticipated as two friends accompanied us who don't really like the same experiences as us, but we knew that might be a problem. They do not swim, don't really like beaches and one thought it too hot. We also found some of the roads dangerous (large pot holes/no road markings). Driving around Palermo was also a hair raising experience. Myself and my husband would have enjoyed the holiday more if just the two of us. So this is no criticism of Sicily or the car hire service.
AM
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
19/09/2023
Sicily is a beautiful country.
FF
United Kingdom
Jeep Renegade
11/09/2023
Usual stuff I was just returning home
JC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
04/09/2023
Gorgeous scenery and interesting roads; where some backroads become little more than hardcore tracks. Very friendly people and some stunning architecture old ruins and new alike. 
PS
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
24/08/2023
Crazy drivers in Sicily!
GS
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka
18/08/2023
Drove up to Erice and the car did really well around small roads
JD
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
16/08/2023
Sicily is beautiful. Planned trip last minute and couldn't have been more delighted with the destination
JM
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
11/08/2023
There is no other way to see what Sicily has to offer, other than to get out and drive about.
EO
United Kingdom
Smart ForFour
07/08/2023
Travelling around the NW of Sicily in a Fiat Panda is the way to go. The car is perfect for the narrow roads and tight corners of the mountain paths
HR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
06/08/2023
So much to see and do in Sicily! It's such a beautiful place and I will definitely be returning
VL
United States of America (USA)
Citroen C3 Aircross
25/07/2023
Very good
GI
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
17/07/2023
Marsala Sicily is my place I born there it’s so nice place to visit 
PH
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
24/06/2023
Valley of the Temples and villa romana amazing
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Masicar
9.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Surprice
5.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
916
Total rental companies
62
Average daily price
£3.30
Lowest daily price
£1.44
Total cars available
4714
Top 62 suppliers on Sicily in 2024
Masicar
1 location
£4 - £89
Alamo
5 locations
£11 - £74
Locauto
8 locations
£10 - £285
Centauro
2 locations
£3 - £25
RentalPlus
1 location
£3 - £116
Enterprise
9 locations
£9 - £151
Autounion
1 location
£3 - £84
Automania
6 locations
£3 - £42
SRC Rent Car
6 locations
£8 - £137
Hertz
10 locations
£18 - £50
SKARENT
4 locations
£18 - £110
Clarent
5 locations
£23 - £64
Eurorentcar
4 locations
£4 - £1,339
Maggiore
17 locations
£14 - £89
Viaggiare
2 locations
£3 - £18
Ok Mobility
1 location
£2 - £45
Thrifty
13 locations
£18 - £34
Dollar
13 locations
£18 - £24
Sicily By Car
12 locations
£6 - £99
L'Automax
1 location
£13 - £53
Goldcar
2 locations
£3
RentSmart24
2 locations
£3 - £10
Key'n Go
2 locations
£21
GaldieriRent
2 locations
£2 - £70
WAYCAR
5 locations
£4 - £105
Vivarent
1 location
£24 - £40
Flizzr
2 locations
£19 - £31
Europcar
11 locations
£15 - £231
SIXT
2 locations
£21 - £71
Drivalia
12 locations
£10 - £199
Felirent
3 locations
£3 - £100
HSA rent a car
4 locations
£18 - £80
Bringo Car Rental
5 locations
£3
OS Rental
2 locations
£24 - £36
Italy Car Rent
3 locations
£4 - £125
U-Save
2 locations
£1 - £80
National
5 locations
£17 - £146
Differental
1 location
£4 - £100
Budget
15 locations
£16 - £93
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£21 - £51
Keddy
11 locations
£12 - £29
WheeGo
4 locations
£3 - £131
Car Motion Italy
3 locations
£11 - £54
Brid
2 locations
£2 - £44
Optimo Rent
4 locations
£6 - £66
Brent
1 location
£3 - £31
Record-go
2 locations
£3 - £81
Ecovia
5 locations
£4 - £91
Rental4leisure
2 locations
£3 - £4
Noleggiare
3 locations
£7 - £1,107
OTOQ
2 locations
£23 - £448
ECH
4 locations
£2 - £57
Autovia
5 locations
£4 - £190
Firefly
2 locations
£4 - £190
Carwiz
4 locations
£4 - £18
SC RENTAL CAR
2 locations
£45 - £54
Target Rent
4 locations
£5 - £46
ACARENT
10 locations
£2 - £182
Avis
14 locations
£21 - £93
GreenMotion
4 locations
£3 - £714
Vettura
1 location
£3 - £714
Surprice
1 location
£3 - £714
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