Rental car and ferry in Messina: who allows it
Messina: according to the published terms, 4 of 12 rental companies allow the ferry, 0 with authorisation, 0 don't allow it. For 8 rental companies the terms don't say.
Rules checked on October 19, 2026; prices checked on November 5, 2026 for 3 days.
Search with your dates| Cheapest offer | Ferry | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Allowed | Allowed; Malta, Greece and Albania are not. Damage during the crossing is covered only by the protections you take. | 5 offers, from €54View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Allowed | Allowed, but not to Malta, Greece or Albania. | 6 offers, from €54View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Allowed | Allowed, but not to Malta, Greece or Albania. | 6 offers, from €54View offer |
| Fiat Grande Panda or similarIn the terminal · Reggio Aeroporto | Allowed | Local ferries allowed; Corsica yes, Greece and Malta no. | 8 offers, from €69View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 10 offers, from €43View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 7 offers, from €47View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 9 offers, from €48View offer |
| Wild Card or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 8 offers, from €49View offer |
| Wild Card or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 8 offers, from €49View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn the terminal · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 9 offers, from €50View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 9 offers, from €51View offer |
| Opel Corsa or similarRental car centre · Reggio Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 7 offers, from €59View offer |
The desk has the final say and terms can change: if you plan to take a ferry, mention it at pick-up.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a rental car on the ferry from Messina?
Yes with 4 of 12; with the rental company's authorisation with 0; 0 don't allow it. Offers from those that allow it are at the top of the table.
Is damage during the crossing covered?
It depends on the company: some cover it only with the protections you take, others with the contract's protections; for the rest the terms don't say.