Car hire Sicily

Boasting warm and sunny weather year round coupled with an amazing history, Sicily is a popular tourist destination. The stunning coastline encompasses rocky cliff faces, white sand beaches and beautiful bays providing a host of enjoyable water activities. Cheap car hire in Sicily is the best choice for getting around the cities and attractions.

Palermo, the capital city, is positioned on the northern coastline and is steeped with Roman architecture and interesting history dating back thousands of years. The city centre is a labyrinth of cobble stoned streets with historic buildings and monuments everywhere. The Capuchin Catacombs is one of the highlights and houses mummified bodies from centuries ago.

The Lipari Islands can be found on the east coast and have a host of activities to enjoy including waterskiing, jet-skiing, trekking, climbing and fishing. The islands were created through volcanic eruptions over thousands of years and there are some fantastic resorts accessible by car rental offering thermal spas and treatments.

The stunning Mount Etna is one of Sicily's most notable natural attractions - a 3,328 metre high active volcano. Mount Etna receives large amounts of snowfall during the winter months and has a five-lift ski resort with slopes over 1,500 metres long. During the summer, Mount Etna is brilliant for trekking and climbing.

With a hire car in Sicily you can explore the picturesque countryside, which is filled with olive farms, citrus orchids and vineyards. The roads are easy to navigate, with clear signposting, and there are some great little villages to experience in between the larger cities.