Car hire in Palermo
Ready-made picks – Palermo
The best offer for each need among the 47 offers on this page: 3 days, Oct 19 → Oct 22, prices read on October 12, 2026.
| Best for | Car | Price | Deposit and excess | Pick-up | View offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest · Automatic gearbox | Fiat 500e or similar · Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Rental company: Drivalia | €48 for 3 days · €16/day | Deposit €400 · Excess €1600 | In town · Palermo Centro Città · 5.5 km | View offer |
| For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) | Peugeot e-208 or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Rental company: Drivalia | €50 for 3 days · €17/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €1600 | In town · Palermo Centro Città · 5.5 km | View offer |
| SUV | Citroen C3 Aircross or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Rental company: Flizzr | €501 for 3 days · €167/day | Deposit €300 · Excess €2000 | In town · Palermo Porto · 1.1 km | View offer |
| Nearest | Fiat Pandina or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Rental company: Sicily By Car | €98 for 3 days · €33/day | Deposit €200 · Excess €1464 | In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli · 0.2 km | View offer |
| Lowest deposit | Opel Corsa or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Rental company: Locauto | €214 for 3 days · €71/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €1200 | In town · Palermo Centro Città · 2.6 km | View offer |
Frequently asked questions – Palermo
Palermo: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Oct 19 → Oct 22) prices start at €48 (€16/day): Fiat 500e from Drivalia (pick-up: Palermo Centro Città). The median price of the 47 offers is €103. Prices read on October 12, 2026; they change with other dates.
How do I see prices for my dates?
Just change the dates (YYYY-MM-DD) in this link: https://smartrents.it/en/auto?comune=082053&from=2026-10-19&to=2026-10-22&fromHour=10&toHour=10&age=30. fromHour and toHour set the pick-up and return hours (6–23), age the driver's age; to return the car somewhere else add &drop= and the place name, e.g. &drop=Roma. Prices are read live for those dates.
How much are the deposit and the excess?
The deposit ranges from €0 to €800, with a median of €400. The damage excess ranges from €1200 to €2600. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 13 offers, from €48 for 3 days (Fiat 500e).
Where do you pick up the car?
Station: 4, Town and other points: 43. The nearest pick-up point is Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 0.2 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
47 of 47 offers include unlimited mileage and 47 of 47 free cancellation.
Which rental companies are there?
15 rental companies. Those with the most offers: Sicily By Car (12), Drivalia (4), Hertz (4), Locauto (4), Alamo (3), Budget (3).
How do you book?
Choose an offer and open “View offer”: you book and pay on the partner's site, which handles payment, support and cancellation. Enter your own dates in the search to see updated prices.
Good to know before you drive – Palermo
Information checked on October 7, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
Where the central ZTL is
The central ZTL covers the area from Piazza Giulio Cesare to Via Cavour and from Porta Nuova to Porta Felice. Only vehicles with a pass or authorisation may enter, while the perimeter streets can be driven freely.
ZTL hours, day and night
The ZTL applies Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00 and, on Friday and Saturday nights, until 6:00: from 20:00 (1 May–31 October) or from 23:00 (1 November–30 April). During these hours unauthorised vehicles may not enter, drive or park.
Source: Comune di Palermo – Disciplinare tecnico della ZTL Centrale (modifica maggio 2024), portale ZTL
Daily pass: price and validation
A daily ZTL pass costs €5 for petrol Euro 3–6 and diesel Euro 4–6 cars, and €2.50 for petrol-electric, petrol-methane and petrol-LPG cars (2025 rates). Validate it by midnight on the day of entry, or by 6:00 the next morning for night entries.
Source: Comune di Palermo – Richiedere permesso di accesso ad area ZTL (pagina aggiornata il 04/03/2025)
Hotels and B&Bs inside the ZTL
If you stay at a hotel, B&B or holiday home inside the ZTL, the property registers your number plate with AMAT. The first entry to unload luggage and the exit at the end of your stay are free; other entries during the stay are charged.
Source: Comune di Palermo – Disciplinare tecnico della ZTL Centrale (modifica maggio 2024), Scheda 4.1
Blue-line parking: hours and rate
In AMAT blue-line bays you pay Monday to Saturday, 8:00–20:00 with no afternoon break, at €1 per hour (rules since 11 August 2026). In Mondello and Sferracavallo, from 1 May to 31 October, you pay every day from 8:00 to 24:00.
Source: AMAT Palermo – Zone blu
Santa Rosalia festival: ZTL suspended
For the Festino di Santa Rosalia in mid-July, the city council suspends the ZTL by ordinance: in 2026 it stayed suspended until 8:00 on 16 July. Dates change from year to year, so check the ordinance in force.
Source: Comune di Palermo – Festino, sospesa ZTL fino alle ore 8 del 16 luglio (14/07/2026)
Airport about 35 km away
Falcone Borsellino airport, at Punta Raisi, is about 35 km from Palermo: take the A29 motorway towards Trapani as far as the exit “Puntaraisi – Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino”.
Available models – Palermo
Lowest price for 3 days for each model. “Or similar”: the rental company may hand over a car of the same category.
| Model | Offers | From | Gearbox | Seats | Rental companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda | 10 | €50 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 8 |
| Opel Corsa | 5 | €75 for 3 days | Manual and automatic | 5 | 5 |
| Fiat 500 | 3 | €49 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 3 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 3 | €63 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 3 |
| Fiat Pandina | 3 | €87 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| DS 3 Crossback | 3 | €94 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 1 |
| Citroen C3 | 3 | €100 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| Fiat 500e | 2 | €48 for 3 days | Automatic | 4 | 2 |
| Peugeot 208 | 2 | €89 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Toyota Aygo | 2 | €106 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 2 |
| Peugeot e-208 | 1 | €50 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 1 |
| Wild Card | 1 | €85 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 1 |
47 offers from 15 rental companies within 25 km of Palermo, for a 3-day rental (Oct 19 → Oct 22). Prices updated: October 12, 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
47 results
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 6 km
3/C Viale Francia, Palermo, Italy, 90146
Deposit €400 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Drivalia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€48 for 3 days · €16/day
€48 for 3 days
€16/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 6 km
3/C Viale Francia, Palermo, Italy, 90146
Deposit €400 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Drivalia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€49 for 3 days · €16/day
€49 for 3 days
€16/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 6 km
3/C Viale Francia, Palermo, Italy, 90146
Deposit €400 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Drivalia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€50 for 3 days · €17/day
€50 for 3 days
€17/day
Peugeot e-208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 6 km
3/C Viale Francia, Palermo, Italy, 90146
Deposit €500 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Drivalia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€50 for 3 days · €17/day
€50 for 3 days
€17/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €750 · Excess €1300
Rental company: Dollar
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€63 for 3 days · €21/day
€63 for 3 days
€21/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €750 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Thrifty
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€68 for 3 days · €23/day
€68 for 3 days
€23/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €750 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Thrifty
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€68 for 3 days · €23/day
€68 for 3 days
€23/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €750 · Excess €1600
Rental company: Thrifty
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€75 for 3 days · €25/day
€75 for 3 days
€25/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Boiardo snc, Palermo, Italy, 90141
Deposit €200 · Excess €1952
Rental company: Budget
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€85 for 3 days · €28/day
€85 for 3 days
€28/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Boiardo snc, Palermo, Italy, 90141
Deposit €200 · Excess €1952
Rental company: Budget
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€85 for 3 days · €28/day
€85 for 3 days
€28/day
Wild Card or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Special
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Boiardo snc, Palermo, Italy, 90141
Deposit €200 · Excess €2440
Rental company: Avis
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€85 for 3 days · €28/day
€85 for 3 days
€28/day
Fiat Pandina or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via San Lorenzo, 7 km
Via San Lorenzo, 304/2, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90146
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€87 for 3 days · €29/day
€87 for 3 days
€29/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Boiardo snc, Palermo, Italy, 90141
Deposit €200 · Excess €2440
Rental company: Budget
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€89 for 3 days · €30/day
€89 for 3 days
€30/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via San Lorenzo, 7 km
Via San Lorenzo, 304/2, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90146
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€92 for 3 days · €31/day
€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Fiat Pandina or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 1 km · 13 min walk
6/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90139
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€93 for 3 days · €31/day
€93 for 3 days
€31/day
DS 3 Crossback or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Palermo - Via San Lorenzo, 7 km
Via San Lorenzo, 304/2, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90146
Deposit €200 · Excess €1830
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€94 for 3 days · €31/day
€94 for 3 days
€31/day
Fiat Pandina or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 2 min walk
86-88-90 Via Napoli, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90133
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€98 for 3 days · €33/day
€98 for 3 days
€33/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 1 km · 13 min walk
6/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90139
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€98 for 3 days · €33/day
€98 for 3 days
€33/day
DS 3 Crossback or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 1 km · 13 min walk
6/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90139
Deposit €200 · Excess €1830
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€100 for 3 days · €33/day
€100 for 3 days
€33/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via San Lorenzo, 7 km
Via San Lorenzo, 304/2, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90146
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€100 for 3 days · €33/day
€100 for 3 days
€33/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €800 · Excess €1339
Rental company: Keddy By Europcar
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€100 for 3 days · €33/day
€100 for 3 days
€33/day
Citroen e-C3 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1339
Rental company: Europcar
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€102 for 3 days · €34/day
€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1339
Rental company: Europcar
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€102 for 3 days · €34/day
€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 2 min walk
86-88-90 Via Napoli, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90133
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€103 for 3 days · €34/day
€103 for 3 days
€34/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 30 min walk
Piazza Matteo Maria Boiardo, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1339
Rental company: Europcar
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€104 for 3 days · €35/day
€104 for 3 days
€35/day
DS 3 Crossback or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 2 min walk
86-88-90 Via Napoli, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90133
Deposit €200 · Excess €1830
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€105 for 3 days · €35/day
€105 for 3 days
€35/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 1 km · 13 min walk
6/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90139
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€105 for 3 days · €35/day
€105 for 3 days
€35/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7/E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €700 · Excess €1300
Rental company: Hertz
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€106 for 3 days · €35/day
€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1800
Rental company: Alamo
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€106 for 3 days · €35/day
€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Alamo
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€107 for 3 days · €36/day
€107 for 3 days
€36/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Alamo
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€109 for 3 days · €36/day
€109 for 3 days
€36/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7/E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €700 · Excess €1300
Rental company: Hertz
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€110 for 3 days · €37/day
€110 for 3 days
€37/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 2 min walk
86-88-90 Via Napoli, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90133
Deposit €200 · Excess €1464
Rental company: Sicily By Car
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€111 for 3 days · €37/day
€111 for 3 days
€37/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €500 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Enterprise
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€112 for 3 days · €37/day
€112 for 3 days
€37/day
Renault Captur or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7/E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €700 · Excess €2600
Rental company: Hertz
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€155 for 3 days · €52/day
€155 for 3 days
€52/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 1 km · 17 min walk
7/E, Via Messina, Palermo, Italy - Sicily, 90141
Deposit €700 · Excess €2600
Rental company: Hertz
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€158 for 3 days · €53/day
€158 for 3 days
€53/day
Kia Picanto or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 1 km · 13 min walk
11/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy, 90139
Deposit €750 · Excess €1760
Rental company: Ecovia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€172 for 3 days · €57/day
€172 for 3 days
€57/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 1 km · 13 min walk
11/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy, 90139
Deposit €750 · Excess €1760
Rental company: Ecovia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€177 for 3 days · €59/day
€177 for 3 days
€59/day
Volkswagen Up or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 1 km · 13 min walk
11/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy, 90139
Deposit €750 · Excess €1760
Rental company: Autovia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€185 for 3 days · €62/day
€185 for 3 days
€62/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 1 km · 13 min walk
11/A Via Mariano Stabile, Palermo, Italy, 90139
Deposit €750 · Excess €1760
Rental company: Ecovia
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€190 for 3 days · €63/day
€190 for 3 days
€63/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €0 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Locauto
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€214 for 3 days · €71/day
€214 for 3 days
€71/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €0 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Locauto
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€415 for 3 days · €138/day
€415 for 3 days
€138/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €0 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Locauto
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€424 for 3 days · €141/day
€424 for 3 days
€141/day
Peugeot 408 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Palermo Porto, 1 km · 13 min walk
Via Francesco Crispi 112, Palermo, Italy, 90133
Deposit €300 · Excess €2000
Rental company: Flizzr
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€456 for 3 days · €152/day
€456 for 3 days
€152/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km · 31 min walk
8, Via Umberto Giordano, Palermo, Italy, 90144
Deposit €0 · Excess €1200
Rental company: Locauto
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€459 for 3 days · €153/day
€459 for 3 days
€153/day
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Palermo Porto, 1 km · 13 min walk
Via Francesco Crispi 112, Palermo, Italy, 90133
Deposit €300 · Excess €2000
Rental company: Flizzr
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€501 for 3 days · €167/day
€501 for 3 days
€167/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Palermo Porto, 1 km · 13 min walk
Via Francesco Crispi 112, Palermo, Italy, 90133
Deposit €300 · Excess €2200
Rental company: Flizzr
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€599 for 3 days · €200/day
€599 for 3 days
€200/day