Messina car hire

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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
  • Mini hire cars in Messina are around 79% 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 €6.90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €83 and €110, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Messina?

    Mini (Toyota Aygo 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 a Mini car hire cost in Messina?

    A Mini car hire in Messina costs €13 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Messina?

    An Economy car hire in Messina costs €42 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Messina?

    An Intermediate car hire in Messina costs €86 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 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Messina

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Locations in Messina

Via Croce Rossa 15

+39 090 292 2652

Monday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Wednesday15:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Thursday15:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Friday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Saturday08:30 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Hertz

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Messina

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Via. G. Garibaldi 128

+39 090 344424

Monday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Tuesday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Thursday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Friday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Saturday08:30 - 13:00

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2.0 Poor

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1 out of 1

Dollar

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Messina

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Via. G. Garibaldi 128

+39 090 344424

Monday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Tuesday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Thursday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Friday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Saturday08:30 - 13:00

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Ecovia

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

3 locations in Messina

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65 Tremestieri

Opening times not available

Via Roccamotore Snc - Ss 114 Km 5.65 Località Tremestieri

+39 090 633 133

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Via Vittorio Emanuele II 24-26

+39 090 663 075

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Leasys Rent

10.0

Wonderful

One location in Messina

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Via Vittorio Emanuele 16-17

+39 090 919 8430

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keddy by Europcar

8.0

Very Good

2 locations in Messina

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37, Via Croce Rossa

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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

One location in Messina

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Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 7

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Avis

7.1

Good

One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Garibaldi, 231

+39 090 679150

Monday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Tuesday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Wednesday16:00 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
Thursday16:00 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
Friday16:00 - 19:3009:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Budget

6.7

Okay

One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Garibaldi N.231

+39 090 679150

Monday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Tuesday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Thursday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Friday09:00 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Thrifty

6.1

Okay

One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via. G. Garibaldi 128

+39 090 344424

Monday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Tuesday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Thursday08:30 - 13:0016:00 - 19:30
Friday16:00 - 19:3008:30 - 13:00
Saturday08:30 - 13:00

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Europcar

6.0

Okay

2 locations in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Croce Rossa, 15

+39 090 292 2652

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Via Garibaldi, 34

+39 090 292 2652

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LOCAUTO

2.0

Poor

One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Croce Rossa, 15

+39 090 292 2952

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Autovia

6.0

Okay

2 locations in Messina

Locations in Messina

Ss 114 Km 5,65

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Via Vittorio Emanuele II 24-26

+39 090 663 075

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DRIVALIA

5.2

Fair

One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 16-17, 98122 Messina ME

+39 090 919 8430

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Rentscape

6.5

Okay

One location in Messina

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Via Croce Rossa, 15

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MEGADRIVE

4.0

Mediocre

2 locations in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via V. Emanuele Ii,75

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Via Vittorio Emanuele Ii, 75

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Free2Move

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3 locations in Messina

Locations in Messina

10, Via Salandra - Isolato Xiii

+39 02 8971 2999

Monday14:00 - 17:0009:00 - 13:00
Tuesday14:00 - 17:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0014:00 - 17:00
Thursday14:00 - 17:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday14:00 - 17:0009:00 - 13:00

SS 114 - Km.5,400, Tremestieri

+39 090 621615

Monday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 19:00
Tuesday15:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:0015:00 - 19:00
Thursday15:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00
Friday15:00 - 19:0009:00 - 13:00

Ss. 114 Km 5,200 Pistunina

+39 090 633819

Monday08:00 - 12:0015:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 12:0015:00 - 19:00
Wednesday15:00 - 19:0008:00 - 12:00
Thursday15:00 - 19:0008:00 - 12:00
Friday08:00 - 12:0015:00 - 19:00

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via G. Garibaldi 128

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Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 7

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HSA rent a car

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One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via La Farina 13, 5Hp5+3Q Messina, Città Metropolitana Di Messina

+39 090 902 0692

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Leasys Rent - Drivalia

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One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 16-17, 98122 Messina ME

+39 090 919 8430

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Locauto Rent a Car

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One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Croce Rossa, 15

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MAGGIORE

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One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 75

+39 090 679150

Monday15:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Tuesday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Wednesday15:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Thursday15:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Friday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Saturday08:30 - 13:00

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Win Rent

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One location in Messina

Locations in Messina

Via Vittorio Emanuele 16-17

+39 090 919 8430

Monday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Tuesday15:30 - 18:3008:30 - 13:00
Wednesday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Saturday08:30 - 13:0015:30 - 18:30
Sunday08:30 - 13:00

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133 travellers who hired a car in Messina gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.2

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Most popular car type

Mini

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Car hire insurance in Messina

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Messina car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Messina.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Messina car hire.

Messina car hire information

Pick-up locationMessina
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Hire locations32
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