Taormina car hire

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An Economy car hire in Taormina costs R498 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Taormina costs R1 533 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Taormina costs R1 779 per day, on average.

The city streets in Taormina are incredibly thin and more suited to small cars and motorcycles or scooters. When choosing a car in the city, stick with mini or compact models to make it easier to navigate the streets. If you choose to park the car in the city and use it for long road trips, choose a larger SUV or 4x4 to explore the nearby areas, especially if you plan on visiting Mount Etna. If you're looking to save costs, compact models tend to be more fuel efficient.

The speed limit in the city and surrounding areas is the same as in the rest of Sicily. When you're driving on the outskirts of the city, on secondary roads, the speed limit is between 90 and 110 km/h depending on the signs. The highways and major roadways have a speed limit of 130 km/h. When you're driving in the city, you'll slow down considerably. The speed limit in Taormina varies between 40 and 50 km/h. Bear in mind there are several no-driving areas in the city, so you'll need to park elsewhere and walk around.

As mentioned, there are several no-driving sections of Taormina, so it's important to know where to park. There are no free parking areas in Taormina, but there are several car parks where you can leave your vehicle for several days. Lumbi Parking is usually one of the first parking areas you'll see when entering the city and is a popular choice for many drivers. There are free shuttle buses every day from the garage to the city centre. A couple of other options include Porta Catania and Mazzaro parking areas, which also offer shuttles between them and the city.