Hiring a car in Sicily
SIXT branches in Sicily ⚑Five branches cover the island, including Catania Airport, Palermo Airport, and Trapani Airport. Downtown Catania and Palermo Port desks are also available. | Speed limits in Sicily ⚠Cities are capped at 50 km/h (31 mph); motorways allow up to 130 km/h (81 mph). Watch for ZTL limited traffic zone signs in the main cities. |
Tolls around Sicily £Autostrada tolls apply on the motorways, paid by ticket or Telepass. Staff explain the rules and onward mainland travel at pick-up. | Parking in Sicily ⓅParcheggio Catania Aeroporto, Parking Palermo Centro, and Taormina Car Park cover the main arrival points and sights. Set off early for the coast in summer, when seaside traffic builds fast. |
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| Car categories in Sicily ⚙Sicily bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, compact cars, estates, convertibles, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. Convertibles are the most popular choice among our Sicily customers. |
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Sicily car hire
Looking for car hire in Sicily? Choose SIXT for our reliability and excellent 24/7 customer service. Sicily is a stunning place to visit off the coast of Southern Italy. Our range of 4x4s are perfect for exploring the terrain in Sicily as it can be hilly in the countryside. The Sicilian sun means choosing a convertible is also a good choice when picking your car hire in Sicily. For visiting the city, economy class cars are the best for parking. Collect your car from one of SIXT's convenient locations like including at the two biggest airports on the island in Catania and Palermo.
SIXT services in Sicily
Choose one of the well-known and reliable car brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. We offer a choice of car hire in Sicily that can be fitted with optional extras to suit your needs such as a sat nav and child seats. A sat nav from our affordable range of add-ons makes driving through Sicily's streets stress free. We always have exciting offers on unlimited mileage, extra drivers and caters for drivers under the age of 25. You have the option to choose a one-day rental, weekend hire or long-term rental – it’s up to you.
Best cities to visit in Sicily
- Palermo: The capital of Sicily boasts many grand sites to see. Your trip won't be complete without a visit to the Cathedral. The Museo Archeologico Regionale, the botanical gardens and the catacombs are also well worth exploring. The great restaurants and the amazing street-food culture won't fail to disappoint. In the evening why not visit Villa Mezzarancia with its beautiful botanical gardens?
- Catania: You will find a magnificent castle to explore in Catania. Castello Ursino boasts various art exhibitions and fascinating archaeological artefacts. After exploring the luxurious interior, you will finally reach the gorgeous terrace. This area is open to the warm sunlight, it is light and offers a stunning view of the castle, as well as the attractive houses and a view of the summit of Mt. Etna.
- Syracuse: Explore this city’s Greek and Roman history. Children will love learning about Archimedes. Why not take a trip to Ortygia, is the historic city centre of Syracuse which offers you the chance to admire the architectural wonders of different historical periods: from the first prehistoric settlements through to the remains of ancient Greeks and Normans.
Summer in Sicily
During the summer Sicily is hot and the sea breeze and sunsets are incredible. You can explore fishing villages, however, many of the locals holiday elsewhere during July and August. There are plenty of arts and music festivals taking place as well as holy days and processions. Why not visit beautiful Noto in your hire car which is a beautiful baroque town in Sicily? Or admire the view from the island of Isola Bella during the summer months.
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Good to know when hiring in Sicily
In Italy to hire most cars the minimum age is 18 years old; you must simply hold a valid licence for at least a year, and it induces a surcharge when under 25.
We understand that plans can change and affect the journey, if you opt to ‘pay later’ during booking then you can cancel any time for free.
We can provide child seats for little ones and extra divers to share the load, as well as extra protection packages and added miles.