Cheap car hire in Sicily is a great way to get about this independent island of Italy. A simple drive around the island will show how influenced they have been by various empires’ rule, from the Greeks, Arabs and the Italians. It has been part of Italy since 1860, but still retains its individuality.

Getting around the island with car rental in Sicily is made simple with a great road network and good signage. The larger towns and tourist sites can be quite busy at the weekends as people from all over Italy descend for weekend getaway.

The beaches of Sicily are some of the best in the region and many of the smaller outlying islands are protected by the government heritage system. You can take daily tours out to see them and the beautiful clear waters that adorn the coastlines. Fishing is another popular trip from Sicily and you can sail out onto the sea for a great day.

Mount Etna, to the east of the island, is a great place to visit all year around and it attracts thousands of tourists each week. It is a good few degrees cooler in the heights and the wintertime even offers people the chance to go skiing and snowboarding.

Car hire in Sicily is the perfect opportunity to get out and see the real sights of this island. You will also find an international airport that serves the rest of Italy and much or Europe. Ferry services are available over to mainland Italy and up north to French island of Corsica.