Car Rental in Palermo - Affordable Deals in Sicily

To collect your car rental in Palermo, you will need to be at least 18 years old and have had your driving license for a minimum of 1 year. It's important to keep in mind that if you are under the age of 26, then a Young Driver Surcharge might apply depending on the rental company you have chosen for your trip. For more comprehensive details and to see the full T&Cs relating to all the relevant young driver regulations, then please click on the blue and white info icon (i) after making a quick search through the Auto Europe booking engine, after which you will find all the age-related details clearly stated in the Driver Information section. For further information about car rental age restrictions, please follow the link to our dedicated age requirements page.

No. In order to rent a car in Palermo, you will always require a credit card in the main driver's name in order to collect your vehicle when you arrive at the supplier's check-in desk. Furthermore, the card must be in date and have a sufficient amount of credit to cover the security deposit which the local vehicle provider will need to charge in order to place a hold on the security deposit, which is released from the card once the car has been returned undamaged. For details regarding credit card holds and deposits during your booking, you can always check our booking engine by clicking on the blue and white info icon (i) or refer to your voucher after your reservation has been confirmed

Please note that without a major credit card (American Express, Diners, Mastercard or Visa, for instance) the rental company may refuse to give you the vehicle or, instead, may ask for extra insurance payments on top of what you might have already paid. Please note that credit cards from fellow drivers or passengers cash payments will not be accepted, just a valid credit card with a high enough credit limit will do. Nevertheless, it has been known for a few rental companies around the world to allow a debit card for car rental instead of a credit card, but this is extremely uncommon and not worth taking the risk.

When you hire a car in Palermo through Auto Europe's state-of-the-art booking engine, you will find that all of our inclusive packages come with the minimum amount of mandatory insurance required under Italian law. This includes Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection (TP) and third-party liability. Please note, however, that both the CDW and TP have a deductible, which is the amount the driver must cover in the event of any damage or theft of the vehicle. These deductibles can differ according to the country and supplier, and in some cases can be quite a substantial amount of money. It's also worth adding that some local vehicle suppliers may allow you to use credit card rental insurance if you have it. If you have any questions regarding car rental insurance in Italy, feel free to reach out to our rental specialists on 888-223-5555 and they will be happy to assist you.

Yes. All American drivers must obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) in order to be able to drive or rent a vehicle in Palermo or anywhere else in Italy for that matter. It's very easy to acquire an International Driving Permit, you can request one at your local AAA office or save time waiting in queues by ordering one online.

No. To be able to enter the Palermo ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) you will require special permission. By definition, ZTLs, or 'limited traffic zones', are designated areas that only allow access to certain vehicles such as buses, trams and cars belonging to local residents, etc. The main objective of a ZTL is to reduce traffic congestion and improve the air quality in the centre of Palermo and other large Italian cities. Some ZTLs only operate at specific times or on certain days of the week. Often indicated by a dedicated sign, they are mostly recognizable by a white frame featuring a white circle outlined in red, along with the phrases 'Zona a traffico limitato or 'Z.T.L.'. Be very wary when driving your car rental in Palermo because there are lots of cameras in the area and the fines for entering the ZTL without authorization can be hefty.