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Cheap Car Hire in Palermo from R459

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 22/4 and drop-off date of 29/4. 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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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 19 February 2026.
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At R459/day, SUV 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, 138 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

R520+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R711+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 394+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R459+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R799+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R808+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 451+

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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:

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

BMW 1 SeriesR520/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Found 02/17/26
Toyota YarisR551/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 02/17/26

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 R929. Data was last updated on 19 February 2026.
Suzuki JimnyR459/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Jimny
Found 02/17/26
Toyota YarisR520/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 02/17/26
Toyota HiluxR551/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Hilux
Found 02/17/26

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 21 days before pickup. The average price then is just R433/day – about 1 778% 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 R144. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R657 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 R144. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R657 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

R176

February

R160

March

R192

April

R561

May

R417

June

R481

July

R593

August

R657

September

R481

October

R336

November

R144

December

R224

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 SUV cars (Citroen C5 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 19 February 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•4 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 19 February 2026.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in Palermo from about R10 490 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 is a car hire in Palermo for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Palermo is R0. Hiring a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Palermo. For the month of March, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Palermo for as low as R0/day.

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 19 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Palermo. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R27+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R27+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R81+

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