Car Rentals in Palermo, Sicily

Palermo is a walkable city and it’s easy to get to all the famous monuments. Parking is easier the further out of the city center you go, and you can just walk from there. However, there is much more to the Palermo area than just the city center. With a car rental in Palermo, you can get around Sicily comfortably and at your own leisure. There are many cheap car rentals in Palermo, especially if you pick them up at the airport. Monreale is the easiest day trip, just on the outskirts of Palermo and about a half an hour away. The Monreale Cathedral is a recognized UNESCO landmark. Erice is a medieval town overlooking the port city of Trapani and less than a two-hour drive away. The historic town dates back to the Phoenicians and wandering the cobblestone streets takes you back in time.

In Italy, they drive on the right-hand side of the road and they also use the metric system. Remember this since the road signs will indicate speed limits and distances in kilometers. When choosing a car rental in Palermo, you may want to opt for a small European economy car rental to get around the winding roads of Sicily. Keep your eye out for the ZTL (Zona Traffico Limitato) zones in the center of Palermo. They are meant for residents only and there are cameras that will catch you in the act. If you have a drink, you will be considered "under the influence" with a BAC of 0.05% or more. In other words, with more than one glass of wine or beer. Please look up Palermo’s department of motor vehicles for any possible updates.

When picking up your rental car in Palermo, you will need the following documents: a credit card in your name and a valid driver’s license held for at least one year. If you are visiting from out of Italy, car rentals in Palermo may require that you present your passport as well as an International Driver’s Permit. The IDP must be acquired in the country of origin of your driver’s license.

Rental cars in Palermo from popular agencies such as MAGGIORE , Firefly, and Europcar will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Palermo, we can help you find the cheapest car to rent for your upcoming trip.

The best way to enjoy the sites in Palermo during the month of June is in a Convertible rental car. You are less likely to run into any instances of precipitation or colder weather, because Palermo has an average temperature of 78.8 °F and average rainfall of 0.2″ during the month of June. Renting a Convertible in Palermo will cost you $117/day on average.

SICILY BY CAR has the most locations of any rental car company in Palermo, Italy, with 5 locations. Typically momondo users find deals around $79/day when renting a car from SICILY BY CAR in Palermo, Italy.

Travelers who rent a car in Palermo should be aware that the city’s speed limit is 35 mph. Suburban speed limits around Palermo are generally 55 mph, whereas speed limits on highways are 80 mph. Keep in mind that speeds may change depending on what road you’re traveling on, so be on the lookout for posted signage.

When renting a car in Palermo, most of our users will opt for the Fiat Panda at $62/day on average. The second most popular is the Renault Twingo car rental for an average of $86/day. Our users have found Fiat Panda rentals in Palermo for as low as $4/day and Renault Twingo rentals for as low as $30/day.

During the month of May the average temperature in Palermo is 66.2 °F and the expected precipitation is 1″. This information is useful for travelers looking for a car rental in Palermo.

Travelers looking to leave from Palermo on a road trip around Sicily or the surrounding areas during the month of May should expect temperatures around 64.4 °F and about 0.9″ of possible rain through the month.

Yes you can filter specifically for car rental companies in Palermo offering free cancellation on momondo.

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in Palermo.

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on rental cars in Palermo on momondo.

Yes, car rental deals in Palermo with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.