Car hire at Palermo Airport
Car rental at Palermo Airport is one of the most efficient ways to organise your stay in Sicily right from the start. Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) is the city's main air gateway and has several agencies concentrated in the arrivals area, allowing you to compare car hire at Palermo Airport according to your needs and budget.
Having your own mobility on arrival gives you the flexibility to tailor routes to suit your needs, whether your plan is city-centric or a combination of coastline, historic heritage and natural scenery.
Rent a car at Palermo Airport to get around the city
Renting a car at Palermo Airport is an efficient option thanks to the island's layout: although the city centre is relatively close, many of the most interesting attractions require you to drive several kilometres. The airport is located about 30-35 minutes from the centre by main road.
Bus and taxi services connect to various parts of the city, but these can be affected by traffic and arrival and departure times. If your itinerary includes more than one location or points of interest outside the city centre, using only public transport may complicate your mobility.
Thanks to rent a car at Palermo Airport, you can immediately access the main roads that cross Sicily and connect you to multiple destinations without intermediate stops. What's more, at Pepecar you have the possibility to adjust your choice between different rental cars at Palermo Airport, from compact city cars to SUVs or larger models.
Tips for renting a car at Palermo Airport
Confirm the exact pick-up point
Share your flight number
Download your confirmation voucher
Frequently asked questions about car rental at Palermo Airport
Can I find a flexible car rental or cancel after booking a car at Palermo Airport?
With Pepecar you can cancel your booking for free 48h before pick-up at any location.
What documentation will I need to rent a car in Palermo Airport?
In order to rent a car in Palermo Airport with Pepecar you only need 3 things: a credit card, a valid driving licence and a valid ID in the country, all of them in the name of the main driver. And that's it, you just need to enjoy your rental car!
I have small children, is it possible to rent child seats for my rental car at Palermo Airport?
Yes, you have the option to add it as an extra on your car hire at Palermo Airport and see the cost during the booking process! However, it is subject to availability and you will pay for it at the pick-up point.
What type of vehicles can I rent in Palermo Airport?
At Pepecar we have a wide variety of cars for hire in Palermo Airport, from utility cars to SUVs for the whole family. You can choose the one that best suits your needs and pick it up at one of our collaborators' offices.
Where do I pick up my rental car at Palermo Airport?
You can pick up your rental car at Palermo Airport at any of our partners' offices.
What to do if I have a problem with my rental car in Palermo Airport?
If you have a problem with your rental car at Palermo Airport, you should follow the instructions provided by the partner rental agency. In general, you should call the roadside assistance number provided for immediate assistance. You may also need to inform the police in case of an accident and complete an accident report to submit to the rental partner.
Customer reviews about car rental at Palermo Airport
Estanislao Buisel Quintana
04-04-2026
Easy and cheap
Jose
07-04-2026
Simple and quick.
CCP
07-04-2026
Plenty of options to choose from
carlos moreno
08-04-2026
Very good, I really recommend it.
A. M. Aranc.
09-04-2026
Breadth and clarity/detail of the range available, speed of processing and convenient prices.
INIGO ARANGUREN PEREZ
10-04-2026
The whole process is very intuitive and easy to perform.
Maria del Amparo Darias Martin
10-04-2026
It was a very competitive price and I hope they don't give me any hassle when it comes to delivery... I'll make sure to take pictures of the car for every square centimetre.
src
12-04-2026
Easy car selection process. Good prices. Availability at the airport.
JUAN CARLOS CIUDAD LAINEZ
14-04-2026
Very easy to use and well explained. It gives me peace of mind
Ray Pérez
14-04-2026
Quick and easy
Manuel Gomez Garcia
19-04-2026
Competitively priced, quick and easy to book
Esteban Barba Velarde
20-04-2026
There is good information and the way to book was quite intuitive.
Perico Plus
23-04-2026
The booking process works well, but does not provide information about the pick-up point.
David
23-04-2026
Easy access, information and procedures. The valuations of the rental companies can be improved because if you look for them you can see that they do not correspond to the reality.
Adriana Mena
26-04-2026
It's great excellent and very fast very good prices 💪🏼🥇
Joaquim Casellas Trilla
26-04-2026
Fast and effective search
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Routes from Palermo Airport with your rental car
With car rental at Palermo Airport, travel is not limited to a single destination. Western Sicily offers a combination of historic towns, stretches of coastline and archaeological sites within a relatively accessible radius. From Palermo you can design circular routes that connect different points without repeating unnecessary journeys.
With your vehicle you can travel to:
- Palermo (30-40 min): Cathedral, traditional markets and monumental centre.
- Cefalù (1 h): coastal town with medieval centre and wide beach.
- Agrigento (2 h): Valley of the Temples and Greek archaeological heritage.
- Trapani (1 hr 40 min): access to the Egadi Islands and western salt marshes.
Driving from the airport makes it easy to link several destinations on the same itinerary without rearranging train schedules. In addition, having a rental car at Palermo Airport allows you to adjust the route according to the actual distances between cities. A rental car at Palermo Airport is especially useful if you plan to explore both the coast and inland during your stay.