Car rental in Palermo
Cars from local rental companies in Palermo: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
Cars in Palermo
Pick pick-up and drop-off dates — the form shows available cars, total price, deposit and insurance.
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Driving in Italy: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in Italy, just like at home.
A UK licence is valid on its own in Italy — no IDP needed.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence.
Non-EU licences must be accompanied by an IDP or official translation; UK licences are accepted for visitors.
Most autostrade are tolled; take a ticket and pay by card/cash at exit — avoid Telepass-only lanes unless the rental has a transponder.
Tip: Historic city centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones monitored by cameras — entering without permission leads to fines mailed via the rental company months later.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Palermo.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Palermo?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Palermo?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in Italy, just like at home. UK licence: A UK licence is valid on its own in Italy — no IDP needed. US licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Non-EU licences must be accompanied by an IDP or official translation; UK licences are accepted for visitors.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in Italy?
Typically 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h outside towns and 130 km/h on motorways. Motorway 110 in rain; 110 on dual carriageways. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Italy?
Most autostrade are tolled; take a ticket and pay by card/cash at exit — avoid Telepass-only lanes unless the rental has a transponder.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol (0 for drivers under 21 and in first 3 years). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.
What to do in Palermo?
Guided tours by local guides, programmes and prices are on our “Things to do in Palermo” page.