Car hire at Palermo Centrale station
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Palermo Centrale station it puts 57 offers from 14 rental companies within 5 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
57 offers from €20/day · prices for Oct 28 → Oct 31
See the offers ↓Ready-made picks – Palermo Centrale station
The best offer for each need among the 57 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 | Fiat Panda or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €60 for 3 days · €20/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €1600 | In town · Palermo - Via Messina · 2.2 km | View offer |
| Automatic gearbox | Opel Corsa or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · | €69 for 3 days · €23/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €1600 | In town · Palermo - Via Messina · 2.2 km | View offer |
| For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) | Lancia Ypsilon or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €63 for 3 days · €21/day | Deposit €750 · Excess €1300 | In town · Palermo - Via Messina · 2.2 km | View offer |
| SUV | Skoda Kamiq or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €166 for 3 days · €55/day | Deposit €950 · Excess €2560 | In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile · 1.7 km | View offer |
| 7 seats or more | Volkswagen Caravelle or similar · Manual · 9 seats · | €282 for 3 days · €94/day | Deposit €500 · Excess €2060 | At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo · 3.3 km | View offer |
| Nearest | Fiat Pandina or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · | €74 for 3 days · €25/day | Deposit €200 · Excess €1464 | In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli · 1 km | View offer |
| Lowest deposit | Opel Corsa or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €106 for 3 days · €35/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €1200 | In town · Palermo Centro Città · 3.4 km | View offer |
Prices by month – Palermo Centrale station
7 days from the 15th of each month, pick-up and return at 10 am, 30-year-old driver. Prices read on October 19, 2026.
| Month | From | Per day | Median | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €128 | €18 | €159 | 13 |
| December 2026 | €145 | €21 | €221 | 62 |
| January 2027 | €274 | €39 | €379 | 56 |
| February 2027 | €268 | €38 | €411 | 56 |
| March 2027 | €332 | €47 | €449 | 56 |
| April 2027 | €339 | €48 | €470 | 56 |
| May 2027 | €361 | €52 | €489 | 56 |
| June 2027 | €361 | €52 | €477 | 55 |
Frequently asked questions – Palermo Centrale station
Palermo Centrale station: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Oct 28 → Oct 31) prices start at €60 (€20/day): Fiat Panda (pick-up: Palermo - Via Messina). The median price of the 57 offers is €92. 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?luogo=stazione-Q801315&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 €1000, with a median of €500. The damage excess ranges from €1200 to €3294. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 17 offers, from €69 for 3 days (Opel Corsa).
Where do you pick up the car?
Station: 6, Town and other points: 51. The nearest pick-up point is Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
57 of 57 offers include unlimited mileage and 57 of 57 free cancellation.
How many rental companies are there?
14. 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 €128 (€18/day). December 2026 from €145, January 2027 from €274, February 2027 from €268, March 2027 from €332, April 2027 from €339, May 2027 from €361, June 2027 from €361. Prices read on October 19, 2026.
Arriving in the evening: can I pick up the car at 11 pm?
With an 11 pm pick-up on October 18 there were no offers: pick an earlier time.
How much does a week of car hire cost?
For 7 days, from Oct 25 to Nov 1, on October 18 there were 13 offers from 1 rental company, from €132 (€19/day, the Fiat Pandina). Median price: €167.
How much does it cost to rent at 21?
At 21, on October 18 there were 16 offers, from €134 for 3 days with the young driver fee already included (Fiat Pandina). The fee for 3 days ranges from €36 to €60; at 30 prices start from €60.
Search by need – Palermo Centrale station
- Cheap car: from €20/day, 36 offers
- 7 seats: from €94/day, 8 offers
- Automatic: from €23/day, 17 offers
- SUV: from €55/day, 3 offers
- Low deposit: from €23/day, 26 offers
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Car hire nearby – Palermo Centrale station
Good to know before you drive – Palermo Centrale station
Information checked on October 7, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
Entrance on Piazza Giulio Cesare
Palermo Centrale is a terminus station in the city centre; its entrance is on Piazza Giulio Cesare.
The ZTL starts at Piazza Giulio Cesare
The central ZTL runs from Piazza Giulio Cesare to Via Cavour and from Porta Nuova to Porta Felice; perimeter streets are free. It applies Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00 and on Friday and Saturday nights until 6:00, from 20:00 in May–October and 23:00 in November–April.
Via Roma is inside the ZTL
The stretch of Via Roma from Piazza Giulio Cesare, the station square, to Via Cavour is inside the ZTL: during its hours you may not drive along it without a pass or authorisation.
Daily ZTL tickets at the AMAT kiosk
The AMAT kiosk at the Central Station, on Piazza Giulio Cesare near no. 44, sells daily ZTL tickets. Hours as of August 2026: Mon–Fri 8:00–13:00, plus 14:45–17:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Source: AMAT Palermo – Punti vendita Amat (aggiornamento 26 agosto 2026)
P1 car park in Piazzetta Cairoli
The FS Park car park “Palermo Centrale P1” in Piazzetta Cairoli is open 24 hours a day and has 113 spaces; you can leave without paying within 15 minutes of entering.
P3 in Via Fazello closes at night
The FS Park car park “Palermo Centrale P3” in Via Tommaso Fazello is for short stays: 35 spaces, free exit within 10 minutes. It is closed from 1:00 to 5:00, when you cannot enter or collect your car; for long stays use P1.
Santa Rosalia festival: ZTL suspended
In recent years the city council has suspended the ZTL for the Festino di Santa Rosalia in mid-July: in 2026 until 8:00 on 16 July. The dates are set each year by ordinance.
Source: Comune di Palermo – Festino, sospesa ZTL fino alle ore 8 del 16 luglio (14/07/2026)
Available models – Palermo Centrale station
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Corsa | 9 | €69 for 3 days | Manual and automatic | 5 | 8 |
| Fiat Panda | 6 | €60 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 5 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 6 | €282 for 3 days | Manual | 9 | 6 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 3 | €63 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 3 |
| Fiat 500 | 3 | €73 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 3 |
| Peugeot 208 | 3 | €75 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 3 |
| Fiat Pandina | 2 | €69 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| Citroen C3 | 2 | €78 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 1 |
| Toyota Aygo | 2 | €87 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 2 |
| Nissan Juke | 2 | €92 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 1 |
| Fiat Ulysse | 2 | €691 for 3 days | Automatic | 9 | 1 |
| Fiat 500e | 1 | €76 for 3 days | Automatic | 4 | 1 |
57 offers from 14 rental companies within 5 km of Palermo Centrale station, 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.
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Fiat Pandina or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 12 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€74 for 3 days€25/day
View offer€74 for 3 days
€25/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 12 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 12 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€84 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€84 for 3 days
€28/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città - Via Napoli, 1 km · 12 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€93 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€93 for 3 days
€31/day
Fiat Pandina or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€69 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€69 for 3 days
€23/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€73 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€73 for 3 days
€24/day
Citroen C3 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€86 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€86 for 3 days
€29/day
Kia Picanto or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€134 for 3 days€45/day
View offer€134 for 3 days
€45/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€138 for 3 days€46/day
View offer€138 for 3 days
€46/day
Volkswagen Up or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€144 for 3 days€48/day
View offer€144 for 3 days
€48/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€148 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€148 for 3 days
€49/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Mariano Stabile, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€155 for 3 days€52/day
View offer€155 for 3 days
€52/day
Fiat Grande Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Porto, 2 km · 22 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€275 for 3 days€92/day
View offer€275 for 3 days
€92/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.2/10
€60 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€60 for 3 days
€20/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€63 for 3 days€21/day
View offer€63 for 3 days
€21/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.2/10
€63 for 3 days€21/day
View offer€63 for 3 days
€21/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.9/10
€67 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€67 for 3 days
€22/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.2/10
€69 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€69 for 3 days
€23/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.9/10
€70 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€70 for 3 days
€23/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Via Messina, 2 km · 26 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€73 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€73 for 3 days
€24/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.8/10
€70 for 3 days€23/day
View offer€70 for 3 days
€23/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.8/10
€73 for 3 days€24/day
View offer€73 for 3 days
€24/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.8/10
€75 for 3 days€25/day
View offer€75 for 3 days
€25/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€76 for 3 days€25/day
View offer€76 for 3 days
€25/day
Citroen e-C3 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
At the station · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Lancia Ypsilon or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.1/10
€79 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€79 for 3 days
€26/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.1/10
€79 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€79 for 3 days
€26/day
Peugeot 208 or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.1/10
€83 for 3 days€28/day
View offer€83 for 3 days
€28/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.1/10
€102 for 3 days€34/day
View offer€102 for 3 days
€34/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€78 for 3 days€26/day
View offer€78 for 3 days
€26/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€87 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€87 for 3 days
€29/day
Fiat Panda or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€88 for 3 days€29/day
View offer€88 for 3 days
€29/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo - Stazione Notarbartolo, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€90 for 3 days€30/day
View offer€90 for 3 days
€30/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Palermo Centro Città, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 8.7/10
€415 for 3 days€138/day
View offer€415 for 3 days
€138/day