Car Rentals at Palermo Airport

Palermo Airport, just like all international airports, has a range of car hire services and companies from which passengers can make their ideal car selection. The car hire companies are easily accessible on the first level of the airport terminal building. Their counters are in the Arrivals Hall.

A List of All Car Rental Companies in or Near Palermo Airport:

• Alamo: +390917044013
• Autoeuropa
• Autovia: 0039 091 8694268
• Avis: (39) 091-591684
• Budget: 39091591684
• Centauro: +39 0918049060
• Dollar: +39 091 213 112
• EasyCar
• Ecovia: +39 0918694268
• Enterprise: 00390917044013
• Europcar: 39 091 591688
• Firefly: +39 091 213112
• Goldcar: (+39)064 520 96 34
• Green motion: 39 091 8699782
• Hertz: 091 213 112
• Interrent: (+39) 0 645 22 95 45
• Italy Car Rentals: 39 091 6525606
• Joyrent: +39 345 9756594
• Keddy By Europcar: 39 091 591688
• Keyandgo: (+39) 0 645 22 95 45
• Leasys: +39-091-6511393
• Locauto: +39 091 7044013
• Maggiore: 0039 091 591 681
• National: 39 091 591681
• Noleggiare: +39 0918669674
• Optimorent: 0039 091 8694268
• Rhodium: (+39)064 520 96 34
• Sicily By Car: +39 091 591250
• Sixt: +39-0294757979
• Target: +39 091 866 4114
• Thrifty: 091 213 112
• Winrent: +39-091-6511393
• Wow Rent: 0039 380 1042558

At Palermo Airport, many of the popular car hire companies are available. Some of the companies in the Arrivals Hall are Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, Easy Car, Sixt, Maggiore and Holiday Car Rental.

Palermo Airport is situated approximately 32 km or 20 miles from the city of Palermo. The airport is nearby to the A29 (Bretella Aeroporto Falcone e Borsellino) and the E90 (Autostrade Palermo-Mazara del Vallo). While many passengers prefer to travel in their own rented vehicle, it should be noted that driving in Palermo, or Italy in general, can be stressful. This is especially the case in the city center, where the roads can be extremely busy, and not to mention confusing. Otherwise, having your own rented vehicle to explore the surrounding areas in Sicily is definitely a wonderful way to travel.

The speed limits to take note of in Punta Raisi, Italy, are 90 km/h (55 miles/h) on the open roads, 50 km/h (30 miles/h) in the towns and residential areas, and 130 km/h (80 miles/h) on the motorways and highways. These speed limits are strictly controlled, and there are often a number of radar traps to catch those over the speed limits. On-the-spot fines can be issued if you are caught driving faster than the set limit. Italy also operates very strict laws when it comes to drunk-driving.

When driving in Italy, it is the right-hand side of the road that is used. It is also enforced by law that all motorists should wear their seat belts at all times. If you are traveling with small children, it is wise to find out from your car hire company the cost of a baby or child car seat. As another optional extra, many care hire companies offer the use of a navigational system (GPS). This is always a useful piece of equipment to have, especially if you are not familiar with the city and surrounding areas.

Parking can be difficult to find in the city center of Palermo, but parking attendants are often available to help direct you to an empty space. In some of the streets there are metered parking spaces available as well. Useful words to know when driving in Italy are ‘benzina’ – which is petrol, and ‘gasolio’ – which is Italian for diesel.

Although most of the major car hire companies, including those at Punta Raisi Airport, offer excellent rates and services, it is always wise to ensure that you understand how you will be billed for your car hire, and if there are any extra expenses added. You should also make enquiries regarding the petrol for the vehicle; such as whether or not you need to return the vehicle with a full tank.

If you don’t have a particular preference for one of the Palermo Airport car hire companies at Punta Raisi, you may wish to search for a comparison website on the internet which will display the rates offered by several companies. It is also often extremely easy and convenient to book your rental car over the internet at the company’s website.