How to rent a car in Palermo with FindYCar

How to rent a car in Palermo with FindYCar

Car Rental Palermo
Car Rental Palermo
There are only a few standard formalities on your way to the car hire:

1. Set the location and time

  • You are free to specify any place you like to pick up your vehicle (This could be a city, airport, or delivery);
  • Specify the start and end date for the rental and hit the “Search” button to compile the list

2. Finding & Booking your car

At this stage, you see the entire list of vehicles from rental companies in the city. They all have different specifications and add-ons (payment type, deposit or refueling requirement, and others). Find your car and:

  • Book Now and provide the main driver details;
  • Scroll through the Additional Services list to find the one you need (additional insurance, free cancellation, no deposit, and many more);
  • Confirm your reservation with your card. “Pay Now” to pay the full amount, or “Pay Part Now” to pay 10-20%. Some cars required full prepayment.
  • The voucher (must be shown to pick up the car) and notification of successful booking have been sent to your email.

3. Picking up your car

You must have several documents with you to take the keys:

  1. Voucher or booking confirmation
  2. Credit card (optional, used for credit checks or deposit)
  3. Passport
  4. Driver’s license.

Sign a few papers, and you are ready to go.

Car Rental Palermo with FindYCar

There is no more special region of Italy than Sicily. Ancient architecture of the Roman Empire, wine traditions, and authentic cuisine are not all that you will see. But there is also a car rental in Palermo:

  • Any type of vehicle
  • Cheap prices
  • Additional services (transfer, no deposit blocking on credit cards, child seat, no credit card, and others)
  • Quick search through search filters
  • Works 24/7.

To book your vehicle on FindYCar, you do not need much: click “Book Now”, fill out the form, and Pay Now. Some cars can be booked with a 10-20% prepayment, while others may require the full amount.

Rent a car in Palermo: Two things to do

The average tourist experience in southern Italy is like a stress-free journey, without any complications or difficulties on your way. However, it takes a little mentoring to rent a car in Palermo and add positive impressions to your trip.

1. Search by type

Among the dozens of search filters and hundreds of combinations on our website, nothing is more important than the type of vehicle:

  • Standard car (Winning value)
  • SUV
  • Economy car or Compact car
  • Convertible
  • Crossover
  • Van or Minivan
  • Luxury car

2. Take additional services

Of course, this can affect the amount on the check, but you may find some features too useful to ignore:

  • Gearbox: Everyone can drive an automatic, but not everyone can drive a manual.
  • Unlimited mileage: Same price, but no mileage limit.
  • In terminal: No need to leave the building to pick up the keys.
  • Additional driver: Sometimes we need someone to accompany you on your rental.
  • Free shuttle service: Free transfer directly to your vehicle.
  • Additional insurance: Paying extra for good insurance is always better than the standard one that is already included.
  • Free cancellation: Up to two days (48 hours) to cancel.
  • No Credit Card: Many modern tourists prefer this option with no credit card.
  • Guaranteed model: This means you will get exactly what you want, not just a similar vehicle.
  • Child seat: From one to four types of child restraints are available.
  • No deposit: No additional fees, no deposit blocks on credit cards.

Car Hire Palermo Price

Low prices and excellent quality of service are what people expect from car hire in Palermo. This is quite true, considering that you can easily get:

  • Mini or Economy for €15/day
  • Standard for €25-30/day
  • SUV or crossover for €35-40/day
  • Convertible for €50+/day
  • Luxury from €70/day.

Keep in mind that these prices are just an average and may differ depending on:

  • Season (Off-season is always 50% cheaper)
  • Days rented (Try long-term car rental)
  • Vehicle type
  • Early booking.

Compare prices to make the best choice:

Table with prices for car hire in Palermo, Italy

Model Cars Car Type Price in Off-Season Price in Season
Fiat Panda Economy €18/day €30/day
Volkswagen Polo Compact €22/day €35/day
Renault Captur SUV €28/day €45/day
Citroën C3 Aircross Crossover €30/day €50/day
Peugeot 308 SW Estate €35/day €55/day
BMW 3 Series Luxury €60/day €90/day
Mercedes-Benz Vito Minivan (7–9 seats) €65/day €100/day

Car rental prices in Palermo depending on the season

The graph below shows the dynamics of car rental prices in Palermo depending on the season. The statistics include all types of cars (mini cars, sedans, convertibles, SUVs and minivans) of all classes that have been booked on our website over the past three years.

Thanks to these statistics, you can choose the most suitable time to visit Sicily.

11 €
JAN
10 €
FEB
12 €
MAR
29 €
APR
22 €
MAY
25 €
JUN
26 €
JUL
33 €
AUG
23 €
SEP
17 €
OCT
13 €
NOV
14 €
DEC

Renting a car in Palermo: The Documents

To cruise the roads of Italian Sicily, you will not be able to do without four documents:

  1. Passport
  2. Credit card (optional)
  3. Driver’s license
  4. Vehicle registration (issued together with the keys).

Renting a car in Palermo can be done both with and without a credit card. Check the search filters to select the type that interests you.

Traffic Rules

Traffic Rules

Here are a few rules everyone should know to drive on Italian roads:

  1. Drive on the right side of the road.
  2. Always wear your seat belt.
  3. Limited Traffic Zones: a fine for entering for non-locals.
  4. 50km/h in the city and up to 130km/h on open roads are your speed limits.
  5. Big fines for drunk driving (from 0.05%).
  6. Don’t touch your phone or other devices; use hands-free instead.
Parking

Parking

Parking can be a big problem for tourists in Sicily.

Or you can always pay (€0.5-1/hour) and not worry.

Gas Stations

Gas Stations

Refueling is never a problem when you rent a car in Palermo.

The prices are average, and Apple Pay or Android Pay are accepted at almost every gas station.

Toll Roads

Toll Roads

In Italy, there are indeed many highways (Autostrade) where you have to pay.

The cost is up to €10/100km and is easily paid by cash or card.