Car rental at the Palermo Airport

Rental car from Palermo Airport: travel flexibly in Sicily

Are you planning to travel to Sicily soon? That is an excellent idea! You will get the most out of your trip to Sicily if you take a rental car immediately after your arrival at Palermo Airport. In this way you can travel flexibly and independently in Palermo and the surrounding area at all times. It is best to book the rental car online in advance. This way you will get the best prices for your rental car and won't have to wait forever when you arrive at PMO Airport. In Palermo you can visit exciting sights such as the Palatine Chapel, the fountain or the Cathedral of Palermo.

Palatine Chapel, Palermo

Fountains in Palermo

Travel to Palermo in winter

In Palermo the sun shines even in winter. So, let's get on a plane, fly to Palermo Airport and spend the winter in Sicily! It is best to take a rental car immediately after your arrival. This way you can explore the whole of Sicily from Palermo in the winter. In December, January and February you will have the island almost all to yourself. Because at this time of the year tourism in Palermo remains rather rare. In addition, you can look forward to a special feature that only exists in Sicily during the winter months: waterfalls. Marvel at the idyllic natural spectacle, stroll through the lush green nature, visit the ancient Greek temples or stroll through Palermo and dedicate yourself to Sicilian art, culture and fashion. Winter in Palermo is a feast for all senses. After an eventful day in and around Palermo, you can park your rental car and finish the winter evenings in one of the restaurants with wine and pizza or pasta. Well, how does that sound to you? Have we been able to convince you of winter vacation in Palermo?

General information about Palermo Airport

• Palermo International Airport (PMO), with the full name Airport Falcone Borselino Palermo, is located in the west of the island of Sicily in Italy.
• It is about 35 km from the center of the city and is located directly on the west coast.
• PMO Airport has one terminal and two runways.
• About 47,000 flights and 4.5 million passengers are handled at the airport in Italy every year.
• Even though this airport is an international one, it usually only serves destinations in Italy. Other flights also go to the Mediterranean region. The main destinations in Germany are Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich and Frankfurt.
• A total of 19 airlines use Palermo Airport, including Italian airlines such as Avanti Air, Maridiana and Alitalia, most of which are only used for domestic flights.
• Passengers can obtain information on the second floor. There, between 6 a.m. and midnight, they can get all the important information about Palermo Airport.

What can I see in Palermo with a rental car?

Sculpture in front of the cathedral of Palermo

In Palermo you can visit the old town and the nearby Monte Pellegrini by rental car. Palermo is the Sicilian capital and is located on the north coast of the island. Furthermore, the city is located on the bay of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is bordered by the approximately 600-meter-high Monte Pellegrino and the Monte Catalfano. Today the city area extends almost completely over the Golden Basin, the Palermo plain is very fertile. The old town of Palermo with the central Piazza Quattro Canti is especially worth seeing. There are baroque palaces on all four corners with almost the same structure and concave curved facades. They are adorned with statues and fountains, which are supposed to represent the Spanish kings of the city, the four seasons and the patron saints. Rent a car at the car rental for a reasonable price and pick it up at the pick up station.

The pick-up station for your rental car at Palermo Airport

You will find the counters of the car rental companies in the departure hall. Some of the cars are located outside the airport area, which is why staff from the car rental company will wait for you in the departure hall and take you to your rental car by shuttle. After you have been able to rent your desired car at the car rental company of your choice at a reasonable price, you will receive information about the pick-up station where you can pick up your rental car. Depending on the car rental company, the location of the pick-up station may vary. As soon as you arrive at the pick-up station, you can comfortably explore Palermo and its surroundings with your rental car.

Car Rental Palermo Airport - the traffic rules

The road traffic regulations in Italy are essentially similar to those in Germany. Nevertheless, you should observe various points to avoid inconvenience or even a traffic ticket. The Italian signs are similar to the German ones, but the color is different. Signs in Italy are green, signs on state roads are blue. Signs to interesting places are brown, cities in the city center are white.

If you are travelling by car, you should observe the following speed limits:

Exploring Palermo and the surroundings with a rental car

The two markets of the city are also easily accessible by rental car. Go there by car and enjoy the selection of vegetables, fish and fruit as well as the typical Italian dishes. Here you will learn about the Sicilian way of life. Rent a car at the airport and have a look at other destinations in Palermo. You can also easily reach the beaches and bathing bays in the surrounding area with your rental car. At the local mountain Monte Pellegrino you get a unique view of the city. Rent your car at reasonable prices.

Fresh fish in Palermo

Fruit and vegetables in Palermo