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At the Palermo Airport we recommend the following car hire offers

from 4 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Volkswagen Up
8 Days from 21.02 - 01.03.2025
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from 4 £ per day
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8 Days from 21.02 - 01.03.2025
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from 6 £ per day
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This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

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e.g. VW Up
8 Days from 21.02 - 01.03.2025
Example vehicle

Hire a Car at the Palermo Airport

Do you want to escape the cold winter? Why not a winter car hire round trip? This way you can discover the various sights of Sicily on your own. The comparison portal Driveboo offers you the possibility to compare prices online. So you save not only money, but also time. Experience the quiet charm of Palermo with a hired car. So the winter break in the south of Europe is really relaxing.

Hired car from Palermo Airport: travel flexibly in Sicily

Are you planning to travel to Sicily soon? That is an excellent idea! You will get the most out of your trip to Sicily if you take a hired car immediately after your arrival at Palermo Airport. In this way you can travel flexibly and independently in Palermo and the surrounding area at all times. It is best to book the hired car online in advance. This way you will get the best prices for your hired car and won't have to wait forever when you arrive at PMO Airport. In Palermo you can visit exciting sights such as the Palatine Chapel, the fountain or the Cathedral of Palermo.

Palatine Chapel, Palermo

Palatine Chapel, Palermo

Fountains in Palermo

Fountains in Palermo

Palermo Airport: Sicily's capital as a cheerful destination for the fall

Market in Palermo, Sicily

Market in Palermo, Sicily

Do you want to escape the grey days and recharge your batteries before it gets cold? Then your destination for autumn is: Palermo! We would like to give you a few suggestions for the perfect autumn trip to Palermo. Start your trip at Palermo Airport with a hired car. It is practical and cheaper than a cab. If you land at Palermo Airport in the morning, you should sweeten your day with a typical breakfast of the island. This is best done at one of the markets in Palermo or in a café nearby. This way you can watch the colourful hustle and bustle in the autumn months. Look forward to a coffee with an oven-fresh brioche and start fit into the day. After you have stocked up on olive oil, truffles and pistachios at the markets, you can set off for Palermo's old town with or without a hired car, because a very special surprise awaits you here: street art. Stroll through the alleys and admire the works of art. Since it is not so touristy in Sicily in autumn, you will be almost undisturbed. Afterwards, your autumn trip continues into the streetfood scene of Palermo. Book a tour or make your own way to the best restaurants and bars. This way your autumn in Palermo is guaranteed to be unforgettable!

General information about Palermo Airport

  • Palermo International Airport (PMO), with the full name Airport Falcone Borselino Palermo, is located in the west of the island of Sicily in Italy.
  • It is about 35 km from the center of the city and is located directly on the west coast.
  • PMO Airport has one terminal and two runways.
  • About 47,000 flights and 4.5 million passengers are handled at the airport in Italy every year.
  • Even though this airport is an international one, it usually only serves destinations in Italy. Other flights also go to the Mediterranean region. The main destinations in
  • A total of 19 airlines use Palermo Airport, including Italian airlines such as Avanti Air, Maridiana and Alitalia, most of which are only used for domestic flights.
  • Passengers can obtain information on the second floor. There, between 6 a.m. and midnight, they can get all the important information about Palermo Airport.

What can I see in Palermo with a hired car?

Sculpture in front of the cathedral of Palermo

Sculpture in front of the cathedral of Palermo

In Palermo you can visit the old town and the nearby Monte Pellegrini by hired car. Palermo is the Sicilian capital and is located on the north coast of the island. Furthermore, the city is located on the bay of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is bordered by the approximately 600-meter-high Monte Pellegrino and the Monte Catalfano. Today the city area extends almost completely over the Golden Basin, the Palermo plain is very fertile. The old town of Palermo with the central Piazza Quattro Canti is especially worth seeing. There are baroque palaces on all four corners with almost the same structure and concave curved facades. They are adorned with statues and fountains, which are supposed to represent the Spanish kings of the city, the four seasons and the patron saints. Hire a car at the car hire for a reasonable price and pick it up at the pick up station.

The pick-up station for your hired car at Palermo Airport

You will find the counters of the car hire companies in the departure hall. Some of the cars are located outside the airport area, which is why staff from the car hire company will wait for you in the departure hall and take you to your hired car by shuttle. After you have been able to hire your desired car at the car hire company of your choice at a reasonable price, you will receive information about the pick-up station where you can pick up your hired car. Depending on the car hire company, the location of the pick-up station may vary. As soon as you arrive at the pick-up station, you can comfortably explore Palermo and its surroundings with your hired car.

Car Hire Palermo Airport - the traffic rules

The road traffic regulations in Italy are essentially similar to those in Germany. Nevertheless, you should observe various points to avoid inconvenience or even a traffic ticket. The Italian signs are similar to the German ones, but the colour is different. Signs in Italy are green, signs on state roads are blue. Signs to interesting places are brown, cities in the city center are white.

If you are travelling by car, you should observe the following speed limits:

Road Speed limit
Urban 50 km/h
Out of town 90 km/h
Motorway 130 km/h

Exploring Palermo and the surroundings with a hired car

The two markets of the city are also easily accessible by hired car. Go there by car and enjoy the selection of vegetables, fish and fruit as well as the typical Italian dishes. Here you will learn about the Sicilian way of life. Hire a car at the airport and have a look at other destinations in Palermo. You can also easily reach the beaches and bathing bays in the surrounding area with your hired car. At the local mountain Monte Pellegrino you get a unique view of the city. Hire your car at reasonable prices.

Fresh fish in Palermo

Fresh fish in Palermo

Fruit and vegetables in Palermo

Fruit and vegetables in Palermo

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Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Palermo Airport

How much does a hired car cost at Palermo Airport?

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View over Palermo

View over Palermo

A cheap hired car is available from as little as 22 £ per week. We compare the prices of all reputable car hire companies and show you the best offer so that your holiday will be perfect.

Particularly popular are small cars, which you can hire from as little as 22 £ per week. With a small car you are well served in Palermo, because with it you can get through even the smallest alleys. If you are travelling to Palermo with the whole family, a family car is also suitable, which you can hire from 77 £ per week. Do you want to spend an unforgettable holiday with friends or your partner? Then take a convertible, which you can hire from 171 £ per week.

If you only need a hired car for one day, you can hire it for as low as 4 £ per day.

Can I book a hired car at Palermo Airport without a credit card?

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A hired car without credit card is available from 33 £ per day. Simply check the box "bookable without credit card" in the search mask and select your dream car. Depending on the rental company, you can pay by invoice, direct debit, on site with EC card or even with PayPal.

In addition, you can hire a hired car without deposit already from 33 £ per day. To do this, simply check the box "Bookable without deposit" in the search mask. At Driveboo there is a suitable option for everyone.

Can I book a hired car at Palermo Airport without excess?

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A hired car without excess is already available from 6 £ per day. In the event of damage, no further costs will be incurred, and you can continue your holiday without worries. To do this, simply check the box "Without excess" in the search mask.

If you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors and off-road, glass, tire and underbody insurance is also recommended. In any case, read through the rental conditions to see if driving on off-road roads is allowed with the hired car. If so, you can go on exciting excursions in Sicily and drive to all your favourite places.

What extras are included in the hired car price at Palermo Airport?

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Extras and inclusive services such as a navigation device, an additional driver or unlimited kilometers are already included in the rental price, depending on the offer. Additional extras such as a child seat you can specify when booking in the reservation form under the item "Additional equipment" or alternatively in the field "Message to our service team". The applicable fees for this can be found in the rental terms and conditions and are usually payable upon acceptance of the hired car on site.

In addition, the price for the hired car always includes liability insurance. In our search mask you can individually select all options that are important to you in a hired car and thus choose your perfect companion for the holiday in Palermo.

Can I use the ferry to other islands or to the Italian mainland with the hired car?

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Car hire trips by ferry to other islands or to the mainland are generally possible but depend on the type of vehicle and rental company. For example, if you want to visit Corsica or the mainland by hired car from Sicily, please read the rental conditions under the heading "Cross-border trips" or "Border trips".

In any case, register the trip either directly when booking via the field "Message to our service team" or with the rental company on site when accepting the hired car. Additional fees may apply.

If you want to take turns driving the hired car on a longer trip, you can also specify an additional driver. In some offers, an additional driver is already included in the rental price.

Which highlights are there to discover with the hired car in and around Palermo?

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In Palermo you can explore numerous sights with the hired car, such as the Palermo Cathedral, the Palazzo Reale or the Admiral's Church. You can also easily reach the two markets of the city by hired car. Drive there and enjoy the selection of vegetables, fish and fruit as well as the typical Italian food. Here, the Sicilian way of life is vividly conveyed to you.

Since you are flexible and mobile at any time with your own hired car, you can also make trips to neighboring places, such as Trapani or Catania. And don't miss the following popular beaches in Sicily: Cala Rossa, Scala dei Turchi, Capo Passero and many more.

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