Rental car and ferry in Palermo: who allows it
Palermo: according to the published terms, 3 of 14 rental companies allow the ferry, 2 with authorisation, 0 don't allow it. For 9 rental companies the terms don't say.
Rules checked on October 19, 2026; prices checked on October 21, 2026 for 3 days.
Search with your dates| Cheapest offer | Ferry | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Messina | Allowed | Allowed, but not to Malta, Greece or Albania. | 3 offers, from €60View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Messina | Allowed | Allowed, but not to Malta, Greece or Albania. | 2 offers, from €63View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Messina | Allowed | Allowed; Malta, Greece and Albania are not. Damage during the crossing is covered only by the protections you take. | 4 offers, from €67View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarAt the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | With authorisation | Allowed without authorisation on scheduled ferries to Italian islands; Corsica, Greece and other foreign destinations need written authorisation. | 3 offers, from €70View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarAt the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | With authorisation | Allowed without authorisation on scheduled ferries to Italian islands; Corsica, Greece and other foreign destinations need written authorisation. | 3 offers, from €76View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €57View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarIn town · Palermo - Via San Lorenzo | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 20 offers, from €64View offer |
| Opel Corsa or similarIn town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 2 offers, from €78View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 5 offers, from €79View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €87View offer |
| Wild Card or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 1 offers, from €90View offer |
| Opel Corsa or similarIn town · Palermo Centro Città | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €106View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 6 offers, from €134View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarIn town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 2 offers, from €144View 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 Palermo?
Yes with 3 of 14; with the rental company's authorisation with 2; 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.