Insider's Guide to Car Rentals in Palermo: Top Tips, Tricks & Scams to Avoid

[@128pancho]

Grazie mile Nico!… hope to visit Sicila in June👊🏼 saludos desde California

[@JNO_JNO]

Nico you are a real treasure!

[@Georgiy-s6e]

Nico you are my favourite Italian man, you doing an incredible work! Im going this May to Sicily, and planned my trip to stay at San Vito lo Capo for 2 days, Palermo also 2 days, and 2 days near cefalu, but after your videos, I thinking to change the 2 days of the Cefalu for 2 days on Mondello, as my family likes more beaches and parties haha, do you think It's a good idea though?

[@WeArePalermo]

Ciao! First off, I've gotta say, thanks a bunch for the kind words! It means a lot to hear that you're finding my work helpful for your Sicilian trip. About your travel plans, sticking with your original itinerary might actually be the best bet. While Mondello boasts a stunning beach that's a hit in the summer, May is still on the quieter side when it comes to nightlife. It's a similar vibe in Cefalù, though you might find it a tad more lively due to its tourist draw. Just make sure you're staying right in Cefalù town, as the surrounding areas can be pretty quiet at night. Palermo, on the other hand, will have a lot more going on in the evenings, offering a broader mix of restaurants and bars. Given you're already planning to spend two days in Palermo, why not take a day trip to Mondello? It's super easy to get there - just hop on the 806 bus from the city center, and you'll be soaking up the sun on Mondello's beach in about 25 minutes if you're not driving, or 15 minutes if you are. If you're leaning towards swapping Cefalù for more beach time in Mondello, consider simply extending your stay in Palermo. You can enjoy Mondello's beach by day and then dive into Palermo's vibrant nightlife. In May, this approach will serve you well, offering both beach time and evening entertainment. Locals love doing this - heading to Mondello with a scooter, car, or bus during the day, then coming back to Palermo for the night. Whatever you decide, you're in for a fantastic trip. Enjoy every moment! Safe travels, Nico

[@Jack-zc1qp]

Great video, thank you so much for sharing

[@cyph3r.427]

I am picking up from the train station using Autoeurope. We are staying near the port for 7 days at the end of August, picking up a car on day 4 and planning on doing day trips west of Palermo for the next 3 days.

[@WeArePalermo]

Taking the car on day 4 to explore the surrounding areas is a smart choice. As mentioned in the video, having a car in Palermo may not be very useful, but it's great for day trips nearby. Just be mindful of the ZTL area and consider purchasing the pass if you plan to drive there. If you accidentally find yourself inside the ZTL without a pass, don't panic. You have until 11:59 pm on the same day to buy the pass 😉

[@128pancho]

Ciao Nico! what rental company do you recommend? We plan to fly into Palermo. grazie mille

[@crziraq]

Great videos, thank you. I was in sicily in June, Sicilians are some crazy drivers, lol.

[@WeArePalermo]

yes, they are 😂

[@ReneeBoudreau-w7m]

Thanks again for your videos. Our trip is nearing and we are getting excited! Two questions: From the airport, what is the best way to get to our Airbnb in the heritage centre? My son is going to stay for a few months. What are the best hostels? Thanks again!

[@WeArePalermo]

Ciao :) Take a look at this video for tips on getting around Palermo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJbEhoGsbciagLc. For advice on the best places to stay in Palermo, read this article: wearepalermo.com/where-to-stay-palermo/

[@kathleenmeaghan8125]

We are going first two weeks in October to Sicily for 2 weeks. All the stays are arranged - flying into Palermo and renting a car. 3 nights Scopello, 2 nights Cefalu, 4 nights Lipari, 2 nights Taormina, 3 nights Ortigia. Flying out of Catania. We plan to rent a car for the first few days because we will take a day trip to Villafrati where my grandparents were from - so we will need the car to get there. They immigrated to the US in the early 1900’s. I want to see the town. What are your suggestions for where to turn the car in? We are thinking of Cefalu or Milazzo. We won’t need a car while in Cefalu, but have to get to the ferry in Milazzo. Would it be better to take a car service/taxi and not hassle with the driving? And when we go from Milazzo to Taormina, and Taormina to Ortigia? We plan to take private car service for Ortigia to CAT. Any advice on a reputable car rental? Many thanks!

[@-MacCat-]

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