Car rental at Palermo Punta Raisi Airport

To hire a car from Palermo Punta Raisi Airport, you will need to have your full and valid driving licence with you and it must show that you are at least 18 years of age and have had it for at least 1 year. Most companies will also require a secondary form of photo identification such as your passport. To cover the costs of your booking and any additional services or charges, you need to provide a major credit card in your name. Some companies may also accept a debit card, though you would need to confirm with the company when booking.

The majority of rental car companies operating at Palermo Punta Raisi Airport will have desks either in the arrivals area of the main building, or in the parking lot directly opposite the airport as you exit the main doors. There are plenty of signs in the airport to guide you from landing to your rental car company’s desk, and helpful staff to assist if needed. There are also a few companies that have offices off-site, and they offer shuttle bus services from the collection point right at the main entrance to the airport.

Depending on whether you are travelling in a large group or family, a compact or standard size rental car is definitely sufficient to explore Sicily, as most roads are well maintained. When driving through the city areas, some streets can be quite narrow making a compact vehicle more comfortable if you are planning a fair amount of city driving. Generally, if you are planning a lot of driving altogether, a standard vehicle could be a better choice to give you that bit of extra room and comfort, or even an SUV if you are travelling in a group or have a lot of luggage, or simply want the extra space and comfort while on the road.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Palermo Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Autovia, Avis, Budget, Car2Move, Dollar, Ecovia, and Elite Rent A Car.