Car hire in Acireale
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Acireale it puts 98 offers from 23 rental companies within 25 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
98 offers from €6/day · prices for Oct 28 → Oct 31
See the offers ↓Ready-made picks – Acireale
The best offer for each need among the 98 offers on this page: 3 days, Oct 28 → Oct 31, prices read on October 21, 2026.
| Best for | Car | Price | Deposit and excess | Pick-up | View offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Toyota Aygo X or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €19 for 3 days · €6/day | Deposit €900 · Excess €1200 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 18 km | View offer |
| Automatic gearbox · For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) · SUV | Toyota Yaris Cross or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €33 for 3 days · €11/day | Deposit €900 · Excess €1800 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 18 km | View offer |
| 7 seats or more | Toyota ProAce or similar · Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · | €243 for 3 days · €81/day | Deposit €2000 · Excess €3000 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 18 km | View offer |
| Nearest | Peugeot 408 or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €518 for 3 days · €173/day | Deposit €300 · Excess €2000 | In town · Catania Centro Città · 12 km | View offer |
| Lowest deposit | Volkswagen Caravelle or similar · Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · | €1302 for 3 days · €434/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €2000 | In town · Catania - San Giuseppe La Rena · 18 km | View offer |
Prices by month – Acireale
7 days from the 15th of each month, pick-up and return at 10 am, 30-year-old driver. Prices read on October 20, 2026.
| Month | From | Per day | Median | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €32 | €5 | €122 | 89 |
| December 2026 | €32 | €5 | €175 | 137 |
| January 2027 | €67 | €10 | €319 | 143 |
| February 2027 | €68 | €10 | €346 | 143 |
| March 2027 | €105 | €15 | €332 | 138 |
| April 2027 | €194 | €28 | €388 | 141 |
| May 2027 | €200 | €29 | €422 | 134 |
| June 2027 | €200 | €29 | €410 | 142 |
Frequently asked questions – Acireale
Acireale: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Oct 28 → Oct 31) prices start at €19 (€6/day): Toyota Aygo X (pick-up: Catania Aeroporto). The median price of the 98 offers is €89. Prices read on October 21, 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=087004&from=2026-10-28&to=2026-10-31&fromHour=10&toHour=10&age=30&via=ai. 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 €2200, with a median of €600. The damage excess ranges from €950 to €3904. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 39 offers, from €33 for 3 days (Toyota Yaris Cross).
Where do you pick up the car?
Airport: 57, Town and other points: 41. The nearest pick-up point is Catania Centro Città, 12 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
98 of 98 offers include unlimited mileage and 98 of 98 free cancellation.
How many rental companies are there?
23. Their offers are above in a single list, cheapest first, with each one's deposit and excess.
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.
Which month is the cheapest to rent a car?
Over the next months, for 7 days from the 15th, the cheapest is November 2026: from €32 (€5/day). December 2026 from €32, January 2027 from €67, February 2027 from €68, March 2027 from €105, April 2027 from €194, May 2027 from €200, June 2027 from €200. Prices read on October 20, 2026.
Search by need – Acireale
- Cheap car: from €6/day, 55 offers
- 7 seats: from €81/day, 10 offers
- Automatic: from €11/day, 39 offers
- SUV: from €11/day, 10 offers
- Low deposit: from €16/day, 31 offers
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Car hire nearby – Acireale
Good to know before you drive – Acireale
Information checked on October 19, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
ZTL: Piazza Duomo closed 24 hours a day
According to the Comune's October 2024 notice (winter timetable until 29 March 2025), Piazza Duomo, Via Ruggero Settimo, Vico degli Studi and parts of Via Davì and Via Cavour were in the ZTL every day, 0–24. Corso Umberto I (Piazza Duomo to Piazza Indirizzo) and Piazza Garibaldi were included on Saturdays 20:00–1:00 and on holidays 17:00–1:00.
Source: Comune di Acireale – Avviso «Modifica orari della ZTL» (27/10/2024, Settore Polizia Locale)
Carnival 2026: parade circuit closed to cars
During the 2026 Carnival the parade circuit was closed, with paid entry (€10 a day at the ticket offices), on 31 January and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 and 17 February, 8:00–24:00. Only residents and businesses inside the circuit with a Pass-Auto could drive in, via the Via Piemonte and Via Martinez gates.
Source: Fondazione Carnevale di Acireale – Regolamento del circuito 2026
Carnival: car parks at €5 a day
For the 2026 Carnival, paid car parks charged a daily rate: €5 for cars, €3.50 for motorbikes and €7.50 for campervans. Areas listed included Piazzale Francesco Vecchio, Corso Italia, Capo Mulini, Via Sturzo and the Liceo Regina Elena grounds.
Source: Fondazione Carnevale di Acireale – Mappa del circuito e dei parcheggi, Carnevale 2026
A18 motorway: toll to Acireale
Under the tariffs in force since 1 January 2026, a car (class A) pays €0.50 on the A18 between the Catania Nord and Acireale toll stations and €3.60 between Messina Sud and Acireale.
Getting there: A18, SS114 or train
By car, take the A18 Catania–Messina to the Acireale exit or the SS114 Orientale Sicula, then follow signs for the centre. By train, Acireale station is 10 minutes from Catania Centrale.
Available models – Acireale
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 | 9 | €51 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 7 |
| Fiat 500 | 8 | €68 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 5 |
| Opel Corsa | 8 | €71 for 3 days | Manual and automatic | 5 | 6 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 7 | €49 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 5 |
| Peugeot 208 | 5 | €64 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 4 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 4 | €252 for 3 days | Manual | 9 | 4 |
| Toyota Yaris Hybrid | 3 | €69 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Peugeot 408 | 3 | €518 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Fiat Pandina | 2 | €47 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| Renault Clio | 2 | €51 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Fiat 500e | 2 | €56 for 3 days | Automatic | 4 | 2 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 2 | €66 for 3 days | Manual and automatic | 5 | 2 |
98 offers from 23 rental companies within 25 km of Acireale, for a 3-day rental (Oct 28 → Oct 31). Prices updated: October 21, 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
39 results
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€33 for 3 days€11/day
View offer€33 for 3 days
€11/day
Toyota C-HR Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€35 for 3 days€12/day
View offer€35 for 3 days
€12/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Peugeot e-208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€59 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€59 for 3 days
€20/day
MG ZS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€67 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€67 for 3 days
€22/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€69 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€69 for 3 days
€23/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Catania - Via Matteo Renato Imbriani, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€80 for 3 days€27/day
View offer€80 for 3 days
€27/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Porto, 14 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.2/10
€88 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€88 for 3 days
€29/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania Porto, 14 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.2/10
€88 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€88 for 3 days
€29/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania - Via S. Giuseppe la Rena, 17 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€88 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€88 for 3 days
€29/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania - Via S. Giuseppe la Rena, 17 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€88 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€88 for 3 days
€29/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€92 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€92 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Alfa Romeo Junior or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€93 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€93 for 3 days
€31/day
Peugeot 108 or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€95 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€95 for 3 days
€32/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania - Via Brucoli, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€95 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€95 for 3 days
€32/day
Peugeot 108 or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Catania - Via Brucoli, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€99 for 3 days€33/day
View offer€99 for 3 days
€33/day
Toyota Corolla or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.5/10
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Ford Focus or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Catania - Via Matteo Renato Imbriani, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€108 for 3 days€36/day
View offer€108 for 3 days
€36/day
Kia Niro or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.5/10
€109 for 3 days€36/day
View offer€109 for 3 days
€36/day
Jeep Renegade or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€117 for 3 days€39/day
View offer€117 for 3 days
€39/day
Lynk & Co 01 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.5/10
€123 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€123 for 3 days
€41/day
Seat Leon or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€126 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€126 for 3 days
€42/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Standard
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€130 for 3 days€43/day
View offer€130 for 3 days
€43/day
Jeep Compass or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€136 for 3 days€45/day
View offer€136 for 3 days
€45/day
Lexus UX or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€141 for 3 days€47/day
View offer€141 for 3 days
€47/day
Opel Grandland or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Centro Città, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€145 for 3 days€48/day
View offer€145 for 3 days
€48/day
Jeep Compass or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Centro Città, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€147 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€147 for 3 days
€49/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Giardini Naxos Centro Città, 24 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€158 for 3 days€53/day
View offer€158 for 3 days
€53/day
Nissan Juke or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Giardini Naxos Centro Città, 24 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€176 for 3 days€59/day
View offer€176 for 3 days
€59/day
Mini Cooper Cabrio or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Convertible
In town · Catania - Corso Italia, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.4/10
€438 for 3 days€146/day
View offer€438 for 3 days
€146/day
Peugeot 408 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Centro Città, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€518 for 3 days€173/day
View offer€518 for 3 days
€173/day
Peugeot 408 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania - Corso Italia, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.4/10
€518 for 3 days€173/day
View offer€518 for 3 days
€173/day
Peugeot 408 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€538 for 3 days€179/day
View offer€538 for 3 days
€179/day
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Coupe or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania - Corso Italia, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.4/10
€573 for 3 days€191/day
View offer€573 for 3 days
€191/day
BMW 3 Series or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Full size
In town · Catania - Corso Italia, 12 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.4/10
€600 for 3 days€200/day
View offer€600 for 3 days
€200/day
Fiat Ulysse or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In town · Giardini Naxos Centro Città, 24 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€691 for 3 days€230/day
View offer€691 for 3 days
€230/day
Citroen SpaceTourer or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€799 for 3 days€266/day
View offer€799 for 3 days
€266/day
Renault Espace or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 18 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€959 for 3 days€320/day
View offer€959 for 3 days
€320/day