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Cheap car hire in Messina
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Messina
- Messina is a beautiful part of the island of Sicily and is, without a doubt, a must-see destination for lovers of warm weather, fine wine and great food. Cheap car hire in Messina is the perfect solution for the harbour city, which opens up across the north of Sicily when public transportation stops. Explore locally by visiting the 15th-century Norman Messina Cathedral, the Fontana di Orione with statues of the gods, or visit the Interdisciplinary Regional Museum of Messina. The harbour is lined with trendy, fun eateries and cafés and if you're wanting to venture further into Sicily, you will be placed close to the A90 motorway, running from Messina to Palermo, with a trip that takes about 3 hours.
- When flying to the city, you can find your Messina car hire easily at the Tito Menniti Airport (REG). The car hire area is in the Arrivals Hall and you can find companies such as Avis, Ecovia and Sicily by Car at your service. Before driving off the lot, consider hiring a GPS navigation kit, particularly if your Italian is not up to scratch. Messina is about 1h5min away via the E45 and A2 highways.
- When driving a cheap car hire in Messina, you will be using the right-hand side of the road to drive on. You will notice that Sicilian drivers are rather confident and will be quite impatient with a slow driver. Don’t let this concern you, rather be safe behind the wheel and stick to the speed limit. Hooting is very common and people will use it for everything from warnings to greetings. The blood alcohol limit in Sicily is 0.05% which is slightly lower than the UK. Stay buckled up and off your cellphone when driving, and always look out for scooters, which are a very popular method of transportation for locals.
- There shouldn’t be many challenges to driving your cheap car hire in Messina, as roads are very good and the highways are excellent. The most challenging aspect will be the rural areas where you may come across some animals in the streets, but for the most part Messina is modernised. You may notice locals don’t stick to strict lanes or always use their signals. The trick is to safely go with the flow and exercise patience. Sicily mostly uses manual transmission cars, so make sure you are comfortable with a stick shift, or alternatively hire an automatic. You will find they are harder to come by and possibly more expensive.
- Book your car hire in Messina at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Messina are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Messina
How much is the price of fuel in Messina?
The average price of fuel in Messina is R149,90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 799 and R2 398, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Messina?
Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Messina.
How can I find car hires near me in Messina?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Messina?
An Economy car hire in Messina costs R814 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Messina?
A Mini car hire in Messina costs R616 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Messina?
A Compact car hire in Messina costs R852 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Messina?
With good road networks and surfaces, you would be more than fine to drive an economy vehicle when in Messina. Depending on the size of your travelling party, this can range from a compact to saloon, but you will most certainly not need a high-performance vehicle. That being said, a convertible or luxury car is always a great look along the Sicilian coastline if you can afford it.
What is the speed limit in Messina?
You will notice that Messina, Sicily, like much of Europe, observes the speed limit in kilometres instead of miles. Speed limits start at 50 km (31 mph) in built-up, urban areas, 90 km (56 mph) on main roads or secondary roads, including rural areas, and go up to 130 km (81 mph) on the main motorways.
Where are the best places to park in Messina?
There are several ways to read the street parking in Messina. Blue lines mean payment by way of pre-bought ticket. These can be bought from grocery stores and cafes. On average, street parking is about €1.00 (£0.85) per hour. White lines on the roads indicate free parking, and you can find plenty of spaces in Messina - if not on the main roads, then on side roads. There are many private car parks around the area, and the average price is about €8.00 (£6.85) per day. This is great if you want to park and take in the area on foot.
Messina car rental reviews and directory
Avis
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Messina
Locations in Messina
Via Garibaldi, 231
+39 090 679150
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Hertz
6,0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Messina
Locations in Messina
Via. G. Garibaldi 128
+39 090 344424
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2,0 Poor
Dec 2022
Dollar
2,0
Poor
No reviews available
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Messina
Locations in Messina
Via. G. Garibaldi 128
+39 090 344424
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Ecovia
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
3 locations in Messina
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Via Roccamotore Snc - Ss 114 Km 5.65 Località Tremestieri
+39 090 633 133
Via Vittorio Emanuele II 24-26
+39 090 663 075
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Europcar
9,2
Wonderful
No reviews available
2 locations in Messina
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Via Croce Rossa, 15
+39 090 292 2652
Via Garibaldi, 34
+39 090 292 2652
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,3
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Messina
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Via Croce Rossa 15
+39 090 292 2652
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keddy by Europcar
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Messina
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Largo San Giacomo, 1/2, C/O Ag.Viaggi Bisazza Gangi
+39 090 292 2652
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SICILY BY CAR
7,5
Good
No reviews available
One location in Messina
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Thrifty
6,4
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Messina
Locations in Messina
Via. G. Garibaldi 128
+39 090 344424
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Budget
6,3
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Messina
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Via Garibaldi N.231
+39 090 679150
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Autovia
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Messina
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Via Vittorio Emanuele II 24-26
+39 090 663 075
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Leasys Rent
6,9
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Messina
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Via Vittorio Emanuele 16-17
+39 090 919 8430
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One location in Messina
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Via Vittorio Emanuele, 16-17, 98122 Messina ME
+39 090 919 8430
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One location in Messina
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2 locations in Messina
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SS 114 - Km.5,400, Tremestieri
+39 090 621615
Strada Statale 114 km 5,200 Pistunina
+39 090 621779
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2 locations in Messina
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Via La Farina 13, 5Hp5+3Q Messina, Città Metropolitana Di Messina
+39 090 902 0692
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Via Vittorio Emanuele, 16-17, 98122 Messina ME
+39 090 919 8430
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Via Croce Rossa, 15
+39 090 292 2952
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One location in Messina
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One location in Messina
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Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 75
+39 090 679150
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No reviews available
One location in Messina
Locations in Messina
Via Vittorio Emanuele 16-17
+39 090 919 8430
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Good to know
Most popular car type | Economy |
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