Taormina car hire

On average a car hire in Taormina costs £83 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Fontanarossa airport include Easy Car Hire, Goldcar Rental SP, Galdierirent, NOLEGGIARE, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Dryyve, Rental4Leisure, Felirent, DiffeRental and Record go.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Fontanarossa airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, NOLEGGIARE, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Ecovia, Target Italy, Target Rent a Car, Thrifty, LOCAUTO, keddy by Europcar and National.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Special car hire in Taormina costs £25 per day, on average.

A Small car hire in Taormina costs £82 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Taormina offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Taormina, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

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.