Sicily is an island that is steeped in history and boasts a long history. Its strategic position in the Mediterranean has meant that it has always been important for trade. The Greek and Roman periods played an important role on the island, with many building, archaeological sites and ruins dating back to this period. Car hire in Sicily is a great way to explore this beautiful island, which boasts both natural and historical beauty.

Most visitors flock to Sicily in the summer months to enjoy the sun and ocean. The two main airports on the island, Palermo and Catania, get inundated with charter flights from Europe. Cruise ships also use Sicily as a stop on their route within the Mediterranean and ferries connecting Sicily with the Italian mainland also provide important transportation links to the island.

Although the island boasts fairly good public transportation options, such as buses, service during the weekend become sparse, making cheap car hire in Sicily a convenient option. The island boasts a good motorway network, with four main motorways connecting the major cities on the island. British travellers not used to toll roads need to make sure to carry change, since some of these motorways do charge a toll.

Palermo is the capital of Sicily and its history dates back to the Phoenicians. As a capital city, Palermo boasts some amazing attractions and buildings. There are many religious buildings to be explored in the city, the most important being the Palermo Cathedral. There are also numerous palazzos, well worth exploring as well. For the not so squeamish, head to the Capuchin Catacombs, where mummified corpses can be seen.

Sicily boasts some great beaches and it makes sense to be mobile to explore more than just one beach on the island. Seek out car rental in Sicily and head to San Vito lo Capo, considered to be the most beautiful beach on the island; the Marina di Ragusa has the finest golden sand and Vendicari beach is a sanctuary within a nature reserve. In the summer months, the large resorts can get very full, so head out to some of the smaller coastal towns, to get away from the crowds.