Renting and Driving a car in Sicily

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All you need to know about renting and driving a car in Sicily, with information about the needed driving license, speed limits, parking, where to rent for the best deal, petty crime, traffic and a comparison with public transportation.
My suggested website to rent a car: mel365.com/MySuggestedCarRent...
It's a comparative website (similar to Airbnb) providing the best deals around, you will not be disappointed!
IMPORTANT! Remember to fully insure your car to have a smooth experience
Full Guide about RENTING a car in SICILY: mel365.com/renting-a-car-in-s...
In the video I mentioned that Brits need an IDP, but it's not correct. You can drive if you have a valid UK driving licence. I asked a few renters and I had mixed answers, however, checking the government websites (May 23) there is no problem. My suggestion is to bring a copy of the present rules to the Rental Agencies.
My favourite accommodations in Sicily
PALERMO
Novecento: www.booking.com/hotel/it/b-am...
Alma Hotel: www.booking.com/hotel/it/alma...
Casa Nostra Boutique Hotel: www.booking.com/hotel/it/casa...
Appartamento a Mondello: www.booking.com/hotel/it/appa...
CATANIA
Scuto Home: www.booking.com/hotel/it/scut...
B&B Palazzo Bruca: www.booking.com/hotel/it/eolo...
TAORMINA
Hotel Villa Schuler: www.booking.com/hotel/it/vill...
Rocca Castello B&B: www.booking.com/hotel/it/rocc...
SAN VITO LO CAPO
Acquarò Suite Rooms: www.booking.com/hotel/it/acqu...
Piccola Stella: www.booking.com/hotel/it/casa...
TRAPANI - Central Gallery Rooms: www.booking.com/hotel/it/cent...
ERICE - Bella Vista b&b: www.booking.com/hotel/it/bell...
AGRIGENTO - Terrazza di Empedocle: www.booking.com/hotel/it/la-t...
NOTO - Palazzo Tasca: www.booking.com/hotel/it/pala...
ORTIGIA ISLAND - Hotel Henry’s House: www.booking.com/hotel/it/henr...
FONTANE BIANCHE - White Bay: www.booking.com/hotel/it/whit...
My 101 guide to renting and driving a car in Sicily:
mel365.com/renting-and-drivin...
You can see and download the Ultimate Guide to Sicily here
mel365.com/sicily-travel-blog...
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@petebuck9889 9 ай бұрын

Id just like to say that according to the UK Government website you DO NOT need an International Drivers Permit to hire a car in Italy. Absolute top video by the way very helpful especially the parking app tip. Thank you

@StefanoFerro 9 ай бұрын

That's correct. That's what I already mentioned in the video description a few months back. Unfortunately KZfaq does not allow to modify the videos. More info in my post too. Cheers and enjoy Sicily

@dagmarakaliczok6074 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the informations, going to sicily next week and im glad ive found your video 👌❤️

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Have fun! You will love it

@harrybrown9080 11 ай бұрын

Excellent Video! Very informative and putting anxiety at ease

@stefanoferro3374 11 ай бұрын

no worries, enjoy your trip

@AJESB 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Will be driving in Sicily this September. Very helpful information.

@StefanoFerro 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻 Enjoy your trip 😁

@leiyvonne3323 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you. I'm going to Sicily next month, so glad to find your video.

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@merinda4153 9 ай бұрын

Too much appreciate for a such informative tips and great video making ❤❤❤

@WaqarAhmed-ng7um Жыл бұрын

Amazing bro

@mottitsch Жыл бұрын

Which specific provider did you take? Did you also pay a security fee? ..if yes, how much?

@dojocho1894 Жыл бұрын

great work

@lesf5792 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stefano, Thanks for all the hard work. Much appreciated 👍 Can you share which car rental (comparisons) you used? I’ve been looking (also going in September) and the prices are VERY HIGH

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Hi Leslie, this is the link to my suggested comparison website bit.ly/StefCarSuggest They usually have the best prices Cheers

@johnlansley1905 Жыл бұрын

great video mate

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@robcig 8 ай бұрын

Great review Stefano, thankyou. I'm thinking of picking up a car in Salerno then driving down the coast. I'll probably stay in Naxos then do day trips around the island. Naxos is a bit more expensive than I thought though. AUD$1000 for six nights! I'll see if i can get something cheaper in an AIR BNB.

@StefanoFerro 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob, nice trip! Last year I have done something similar but in reverse. If you have a car and you are flexible, have a look at Letojanni. It's usually cheaper, also close to Taormina and there is a train station in case you are planning a day trip to Catania without a car. Have a great trip

@robcig 8 ай бұрын

Stefano, we booked Giardini Naxos. Great as a base for us to explore. The rental car seems to be really expensive though. If we pick it up in Salerno, drive around for a couple of weeks then drop it off in Bari, it’s about $1000 more than dropping it off back in Salerno. Not sure why this is?

@StefanoFerro 8 ай бұрын

@@robcig unfortunately dropping back the car in a different place is always very expensive, doesn't matter the country. Enjoy your trip

@robcig 7 ай бұрын

@@StefanoFerro yes I’ve noticed. I’ll plan to take the car back to Salerno then after Bari and catch the train to Florence. I won’t get mugged in Salerno train station will I? I know there’s a big issue with the Marochini in the railway stations in southern Italy these days.

@dougg4633 23 күн бұрын

Rented a Fiat 500 last year everything went smooth. Will be there next month again for another island road trip

@StefanoFerro 23 күн бұрын

Enjoy 👍

@TorontoLandSurveyors Жыл бұрын

I'll be there in 1 month for 2 weeks!!! cant wait!!

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!!

@garyhanley3477 Жыл бұрын

A great video. We will be there in May for a month. Can you advise me of the rental cost for a small car? 🙏

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) the price in May for a small car is probably around €25/day. That is on average and it depends on the days you want it. I highly suggest taking a full insurance (usually around €6-7/day) for peace of mind. I usually get the best deals through this aggregator mel365.com/MySuggestedCarRentalWebsite Enjoy your trip Cheers

@jackmcnair3722 10 ай бұрын

Thanks . The article I read earlier had me saying hell know on driving there . I’m calm now .

@chowd.a.d.8309 8 ай бұрын

Top class,

@StefanoFerro 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@sumsar0125 10 ай бұрын

Hey Stefano Is that how the weather was in January? I'm considering going in October/November, as long as the weather is decent.

@StefanoFerro 10 ай бұрын

On my last trip I was in Sicily till the end of September and we weather was excellent, with usual sunny days and 17-28 degrees during the day. October is usually similar although cooler. Water is also not cold. November is a bit of hit and miss. It could be as warm as October or quite cold with possible snow on the Etna peak. I hope I was able to help. Cheers

@sumsar0125 10 ай бұрын

@@StefanoFerro It was, thank you very much. Right now I'm shooting for late Oct/early Nov. Either way it will be warmer/nicer compared to where I live in Scandinavia 😅

@WaqarAhmed-ng7um Жыл бұрын

Great broo

@sammonteleone9146 Жыл бұрын

My Dads from pogioreale I'm hoping to travel there in September great Videos by the way

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

It's a pity they have now fenced off the town. You will love Sicily, amazing region of Italy

@Oceansta 8 ай бұрын

Great video, very informative but too heavy colour saturation and correction.

@StefanoFerro 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for both the content and technical feedback. Enjoy Sicily 😀👍

@mustafafilik59 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Stefano Which are the good provider in italy? I see sur price is cheapest. Possible to give advicw

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

mel365.com/MySuggestedCarRentalWebsite It's a comparative website (similar to Airbnb) providing the best deals around, you will not be disappointed!

@TwistedLyfofTV 2 ай бұрын

I think I'll pass on driving, those zones I didn't realized where restricted got or unexpected tolls got me a $2000 bill when I went to UK. Not taking the chance in Sicily.

@hellandbackbaby3442 Жыл бұрын

If u wanna stay close to catania do u have any recommendations where to stay if u are planning on renting a car?

@hellandbackbaby3442 Жыл бұрын

as in like like are there any cities where u can take the train easily to catania

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

One possibility is to stay in the area of Picanello (mel365.com/where-to-stay-in-catania/#Picanello). If you prefer to stay outside Catania then you should check Giardini Naxos (mel365.com/where-to-stay-in-catania/#Naxos). The train to Catania is only 30 minutes and you will be also 15minutes by bus to Taormina, besides having a lovely beach too. A real win win

@nicolauricella6762 Жыл бұрын

0:17 is it safe to go to sicilie on a motorcycle, wold like to go nex year ,

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

Hi Nico, safe as driving on the road, yes, I would personally do it. I actually did most of Italy, till Calabria. The only exception by motorbike was Sicily, but just for lack of time than anything else. Driving the motorcycle inside the island is a dream come true, as well as the road to the Etna cable car. In saying that, you have to pay extreme attention to where you leave your motorbike, lock it twice, if not three times. But honestly I did that everywhere I was in Italy, France and Spain. Motorbikes disappear in a blink of an eye, especially in places like Corsica. I hope I was able to help. Cheers

@sharonlowe23 3 ай бұрын

does anyone know if there are big cliffs and hills? I have a fear of driving on them

@StefanoFerro 3 ай бұрын

There are definitely hills, but there are no cliffs as far as i remember

@Emma-li8cy Жыл бұрын

that is not correct: you are visiting Italy, you can drive on a full, valid UK driving licence, insurance and vehicle documents.

@StefanoFerro Жыл бұрын

You are totally right. In the video I mentioned that Brits need an IDP, but it's not correct. You can drive if you have a valid UK driving licence. I asked a few renters and I had mixed answers, however, checking the government websites (May 23) there is no problem. My suggestion is to bring a copy of the present rules to the Rental Agencies, you never know, especially the smaller local ones. -- I have added this note into the video description. Unfortunately I cannot edit the video, once loaded on KZfaq

@petebuck9889 9 ай бұрын

That’s correct I just checked myself on the Government website, panic over