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Cheap Car Hire in Palermo from R262

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Palermo with a pick-up date of 24/5 and drop-off date of 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Palermo car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Palermo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 avril 2026.

Most popular company

VIAGGIARE

Price of petrol per litre

R34,37

Average price per day

R286

Cheapest price per day

R262
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Popular car types in Palermo

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Palermo and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 avril 2026.
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At R262/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Palermo in the past week. Out of 79 car hire agencies operating in Palermo, there are, in total, 139 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R267+

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Compact

Compact

R384+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R813+

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SUV

SUV

R512+

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Mini

Mini

R262+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R322+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R684+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R699+

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Compare car hire deals in Palermo by type

Here are the best Palermo small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR262/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 04/21/26
Volkswagen GolfR267/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 04/21/26
Volkswagen up!R316/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 04/21/26

Best car hire deals found in Palermo

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Palermo. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Palermo with an average daily rate of R460. Data was last updated on 21 avril 2026.
Kia PicantoR262/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 04/21/26
Volkswagen GolfR267/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 04/21/26
Volkswagen up!R316/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 04/21/26

Cheapflights insights for Palermo car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Palermo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Palermo?

For the best savings on car hire in Palermo, make your reservation 23 days before pickup. The average price then is just R458/day – about 1 776% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Palermo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Palermo is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). SICILY BY CAR (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
10.0
SICILY BY CAR
SICILY BY CAR
9.3
Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Budget
Budget
6.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palermo?

At Palermo, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R147. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R687 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Palermo, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R147. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R687 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R180

February

R180

March

R295

April

R622

May

R475

June

R507

July

R622

August

R687

September

R507

October

R344

November

R147

December

R229

What car do most people hire in Palermo?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Palermo. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Mini Hatch or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Palermo?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Palermo at 6.

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Top rental agencies in Palermo

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Palermo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Palermo. Reviews were last updated on 21 avril 2026.

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

SICILY BY CAR

5 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

9,3

Hertz

7,5
Good
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,0

Budget

6,5
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,7

DRIVALIA

4,0
Mediocre
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

6,0

Ecovia

3 locations
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Sunnycars

12 locations
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Free2Move

6 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Palermo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 avril 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Palermo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R286/day when booking a car hire in Palermo. The absolute best deal a user found was for R256/day from Viaggiare Rent, booked on Apr. 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Palermo for a week from Viaggiare Rent?

    From Viaggiare Rent you can hire a car in Palermo from about R863 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Palermo?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Palermo for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Palermo for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Palermo can be found for about R3 697, with the average price for a rental being around R123 a day. Book with Viaggiare Rent, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 13% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Palermo.

Car hires by fuel type in Palermo

Browse car hires by fuel type in Palermo. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Palermo. Deals were last updated on 21 avril 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Palermo. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R20+).

Electric

Electric

R43+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R20+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R23+

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