Messina car hire

The average price of fuel in Messina is $12.21 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $146 and $195, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Messina.

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

An Intermediate car hire in Messina costs $129 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Messina costs $57 per day, on average.

With good road networks and surfaces, you would be more than fine to drive an economy vehicle when in Messina. Depending on the size of your travelling party, this can range from a compact to saloon, but you will most certainly not need a high-performance vehicle. That being said, a convertible or luxury car is always a great look along the Sicilian coastline if you can afford it.

You will notice that Messina, Sicily, like much of Europe, observes the speed limit in kilometres instead of miles. Speed limits start at 50 km (31 mph) in built-up, urban areas, 90 km (56 mph) on main roads or secondary roads, including rural areas, and go up to 130 km (81 mph) on the main motorways.

There are several ways to read the street parking in Messina. Blue lines mean payment by way of pre-bought ticket. These can be bought from grocery stores and cafes. On average, street parking is about €1.00 (£0.85) per hour. White lines on the roads indicate free parking, and you can find plenty of spaces in Messina - if not on the main roads, then on side roads. There are many private car parks around the area, and the average price is about €8.00 (£6.85) per day. This is great if you want to park and take in the area on foot.