Rent a car in Sicily Tips. Auto-trip, personal experience. Sicilian features. Rent a car in Sicily: Pledge, Franchise and Insurance

One of the popular ways of traveling through Sicily - on a rented car. Since it leaves to desire the best due to its non-layerness, then if you have a rich program, renting the car will be needed. But at the riding itself, it is better not to drive - a monstrous traffic, sometimes walking faster than the car. Mad motorcyclists and scooter drivers stripe to crawl into the car, overtake and create chaos. And, as always, problems with.

It is only important to remember that tourists in Sicily often rob. In particular, robes of cars - clean rented cars of tourists stand out against the background of local dirty and often rumped cars. So when driving around the city, a scooter can jump out in front of you, and how you slow down, thieves open the door and pull out from the cabin or cut out of the handbag. Especially a lot of thieves on Via Plebiscito Street.

Rent a car in Sicily, in Catania

Cheaper Total Rent a car at Catania Airport, where renting costs from 25 € per day. You can rent in the city, the benefit costs only 1 euro. But savings in the parking lot will turn over higher prices for the rented car. If the price is fundamentally, then see Goldcar and Locauto. Among other companies are Sicily by Car, Fire Fly. More expensive - famous SIXT, AVIS, EUROPCAR.

When renting the machine, you must have a credit card on which a mortgage deposit will be blocked. As a rule, in the base rental package already includes insurance in case of an accident and stolen machine, but surcharges some amount, you can completely remove the franchise (the amount youself will have to make when the accident is higher than which everything else covers insurance). The navigation system will cost about 10 € per day, so it is better to have your own navigator or at least a smartphone with a navigator program installed. For children must baby chair (about 10 more per day).

Ride on the car in Sicily in Italian chaotic, frequent parking "by sound". It is unlikely that it will surprise you after the Moscow ride, but if you are accustomed to measured riding according to the rules, it is better to protect yourself with additional insurance.

Paid roads in Sicily:

Remember that the road from skating to Messina and from Messina to Palermo - !!!

• highway A18 - (3.70 €)
• highway A20 - (11.30 €).

Distance in km from Catania to other cities of Sicily:

Offices Rental cars on Catania

If you decide to visit and watch Sicily, then without road transport There is no way to do. Railways Not all interesting places and cities are connected, and trains are rare enough. It is the most convenient to take the car on the rental and drive around the island on it. However, a trip by car in Sicily has many important features.

Rental. Take a lot from the choice of rolling offer, on the Internet there are a lot of reviews about problems with this action. The southern Italians are very cunning and love other people's money, most likely you will try to earn money - include different options in the price, hang scratches and the like. This sin all Italian offices that are not satisfied with your pathetic 100 euros for renting a car. However, large international companies also turn out to be not very honest. I personally for 325 euros deceived Budget / Avis (in Italy this one office). Despite the paid rent, I was brought to me after passing the car of any items - another class of auto, administrative fees, gasoline, etc. and TP. I'm trying to return the money until now, the company's office itself refuses to communicate with me. And administrative fees for any services there is simply astronomical. And having received the car do not forget to check her condition, with an additional inspection we found about 10 scratches, dents and so on, you may not doubt, after passing the car they will hang them. Therefore, check carefully what you sign and do not give up the additional insurance - a third-party company or a rolling office to ride calmly, especially in Sicily all the cars are very scratched and disturbed, you don't scratch you, they scratch you.

Expensive. Roads in Sicily bad. It is said that such a state supports the Sicilian mafia, which has good with it. The poor condition is expressed in constant holes on the expensive, repair of individual sites, lack of in certain places of Osfalt and TD. You can drive, but with the breeze you can pass a little where. Especially fun on highways, where you can ride 130, and local chasing and under two hundred. There are full of test plots I suspension - holes, bumps, irregularities. Relatively good routes between Plow and Katania, the track from Catania to Palermo, from Catania to Messina, Messina-Palermo and Palermo-Trapani, that is, the north of the island, the south of the middle (Skania-Palermo highways) is all much worse. Estimated speed there by navigator 50-70 km per hour. Go from the track and then it can be anything. Especially difficult at the dark - roads are not covered at all, the reflectors are not everywhere, many tunnels are not covered without far Light Headpass visibility is 10 meters forward, I am silent about the axial marking, pointers and restrictions, they love to forget about them here.

There are in Sicily and paid roads. Their two and the quality of the canvas they are not at all better than free. The first - the Riding Trail - Messina. There are mostly some tunnels, the length of a plot is about 150 km. A plot from Catania to Taormina (middle) costs 2 euros, from Taormina to Messina - another 2 more euros. But for the fare on the highway from Messina to Palermo (185 km before the connection with the Riding-Palermo route) you will have to give 10 euros and 10 cents. I advise you to make a small hook and go along the free track of Catania-Palermo, it will even be better.
Use simply. Approaching a raid area where bandpage corridors are located, try to choose extremely left forwards, and not those that are indicated only by Telepass - automatic system Calculations that are only at local. In your case, you need a passage where you drive up, press the button (or the machine itself gives) and get a tumbler. At the entrance to the track, such buttons must be in all the movements. But leaving the paid section of the road, you choose the passages where money or cashier is drawn. That is, a living person is sitting in the booth, you give a coupon, you are highlighted in value and you pay. It seems other than the cashiers there are also automata receiving credit cards, but if you are in the passage where only TelePass system cannot be paid, then wait for a fine. In general, nothing complicated, before entering there is always a place and time to think about wherever you need. I prefer to deal with a living person. The first time I entered the paid track, I did not take a twin ... however, when I paid, I said from where I'm going and paid 2 euros without any coupon.

Entering the paid track. Make sure that you do not need anything - there are only phones for emergency communication, there is no cafe, refueling, workshops or something else, just the road and still pockets.

Orientation. In general, the island of small, roads are not so much, pointers, mostly have. You can ride and without navigation and maps, but it is better to make a couple of printouts, follow geolocation or use the navigator, at least, he will tell the hasty way. However, in all three cases, they will still have to shift. And if you eat in a small town, the ruins of the ancient city and something like that, then the route must be laid in advance, the pointers only for small objects for a couple of kilometers.

Driving rules. Road police I did not see on the roads. There are cameras, they are two types - hang over the road and they can be seen from far away and several that are directed at you from the opposite strip. They work or not - I do not know. Local worn despite any restrictions, but in some places they will crawl as a turtle. Speed \u200b\u200bin the city 50, on ordinary roads 90, on the highway 130. But because of the poor coverage there are a lot of restrictions, up to 30 km per hour. If they are all observed, you will not attend anywhere. Otherwise, everything is clear, especially signs here the road does not overload.

Behavior on the road. Locals do not comply with the rules of driving at all - they chase as they want, turn signals do not include, can dazzling away from the distant light, to overtake, to be reinsured as they want, do not look at you before turning, bring it somewhere. Especially here is bad with priorities, there are no them on many roads - who should give up - it is not clear. You will not miss you. Who is the first to get on the road, that's right. On the highway is not so scary, and in the city it is difficult, be very attentive. Especially follow the mopeds, they are going as they want and for any light (motorists also do not always watch), get out of any side.

Along the route. There are almost no gas stations along the roads, they are mainly standing on congresses or in settlements. Be careful and follow the fuel level. Cafe and shops are also rare, only if you are not going through the city (clearly not a highway). Also on the road you can hardly find a tireage or service .. I drove the wheel on Sicily and 4 days went with temporary, the tireage found it only in Messina in the city center, there are no them on the road and it is very strange.

Safety. At every corner you will be warful that they will leave something in the car - even though a hat, even an empty package - it is impossible, the likelihood is that the car is climbed. There are streets and areas where the probability of robbery is equal to almost 100%. In the rolling office, for example, I saw a list of such streets. Locals also advise nothing to leave anything. If you are parked, choose crowd and illuminated places.

Refueling. Z.there are quite a lot of eligons, but they are usually in settlements or at the entrance, there are almost no tracks on the tracks - the owners are simply inconvenient to ride there, given that most are private. It is rumored that you can deceive you, to not be cheat, follow ... especially near the airport, where car rent. I, it seems, did not come across. You can refuel Diesel and gasoline 95, diesel can be two categories, premium diesel stands like gasoline. An interesting feature of Italian gas stations, it is possible to refuel alone. Not everywhere there are employees, and in the evening and there is no one in the weekend there. So refuel yourself. Drive up to the desired column, where Self-service is specified, you find a car nearby, insert a card or bills there - 5/10/20/50, then click on the speaker number and then only go to insert the hose with the desired fuel. It is important not to confuse the order! If you first insert the hose, and then pay, the machine will eat your money and give a check. Check on the bearer on the column, if there is an employee, give him, get money, if there is no one ... Well, you yourself understood. I knew about it and was distracted on the last refueling and I pressed the wrong button, and then took a gun. The machine issued a check for 20 euros and get money at this refueling I could no longer. They helped in a hotel, the owner took a check there and gave money. Well, we agreed, but it was the only chance.

There are also cases that as soon as you move away from the machine, it takes up to it, make cancellation, take a check and leaving. Otherwise, everything is simple, after you insert the hose and press the dog, the fuel will go smoothly on the amount. If you press the check button immediately after payment, then after refueling you will be issued a check with the cost of gasoline. It is possible to refuel both if it is, but usually, in this case, a liter costs from 12 to 25 cents more expensive, and it is from 10 to 40% of the total cost. But this is not everywhere and it is better to do everything yourself, so no one will deceive. But how to make a full tank, paying myself - I do not know ... If you have a place for 5 liters, and you paid 10, then either you will start to pour fuel, or you will be given a check with an unspent number, the field of how the tank Fill. Be careful, returning the car in the evening or on weekends, finding the refueling with the teller will be difficult, I had to wise in such a situation - to dial the pieces of 5 euros and refueling so that the car showed a full tank before the office. Perhaps a credit card can be paid more selectively, but determine how much you need liters to the full tank it is difficult.

Parkovka. With parking in Italy and in Sicily, it's hard, here on each street either you can park, or it is impossible. If possible, it is usually paid. The streets are narrow, there are few places, and local and so many cars. In the season there is very bad, at another time easier. Focus on signs, if there is a parking sign on the street, then under it are the conditions and cost, if there is. Usually there are time limits and weekly week, for example, on weekends for free. But there are parking and only residents. Paid places usually celebrate blue paint, white - free. Yellow - for disabled. If you get up on the paid parking, then search for a parking lot where you pay for the desired number of hours. On average, parking costs from 60 cents to 1 euro per hour. Then put the check under windshieldto be visible to check.

However, it is usually around a lot of parking and free - shopping centers, shops, in squares, along ordinary streets and prospectuses. There is no problem in the afternoon, there is definitely no problems, in the evening it is already necessary to watch, try to choose hotels with private parking. If you are not sure, paid it is parking or not, look under the glass from neighboring parked cars, there are cakes - paid - no - free.
Sometimes it is possible to park on free parking spaces for a couple of hours, under the sign of a special icon. Which coincides with the cardboard clock you have under the glass (there is on all rented cars). On the clock under the glass you exhibit the arrival time and return, respectively, not later than the required time (after 2 hours, for example) or simply change the time by passing by.

Under the prohibiting signs, it is possible to stop for half an hour without any problems, and do local, but for a day the car here, of course, will not leave. However, there were no parkers or evacuators in Sicily.

Yes, and when the machine is elected at the box office, Hummer does not take - to put it will be very complicated. Choose better Italian little model.

I remember once again that in the car it is impossible to leave anything, I, however, left the suitcase, but I did it in the afternoon and in decent places, just in the trunk he was not climbing.

In major cities on free parking, helpers, Italians or migrants, who provide incomprehensible services ... Usually, the service is that he waves to you with his hand, like here is free, come ... Everything. They will not guard the car, follow, help leave or something else, with me the car left and decently tired another car, this stood next and did not react at all. For services, they want money .. although one euro is enough, but I heard them and 5 asked. I rarely parked on such parking lots and did not give money. In general, it is unpleasant, we pass by, and some kind of the wisfony to you. And when you are leaving, he runs to you, shakes money, shows the whole view that he needs to pay. True, they keep parking constantly and should not harm the car in case of non-payment, but in order to pay, I did not see much.

There are two Africans in the distance, they keep this parking on Palermo Embankment

ZONA TRAFFICO Limitato zone.This is the headache of Italy and a bunch of nerves and spoiled mood. In Italy and in Sicily, the city provide their place for transport in that they prohibit non-residents enter into certain parts of the city. You drive up to the center - "Batz", ahead sign and camera. Somewhere this zone is not, somewhere the zone is only at the cathedral, and somewhere half the city in it. I drove and get a fine from 40 to 120 euros. On the Internet map of this zone is only on large cities and then not for everything. The signs are usually hanging the terms of the passage, sometimes a non-resident can enter early in the morning or late in the evening, but usually it is better not to face and go around the city center so that the navigator does not speak. Sometimes, if you live in the center in a large hotel, then the administration can send paper to the police and the penalty will not take, but not all this hunting to do and not all hotels have it right, it is better not to contact, I think.

Sometimes I viewed the option to hide when entering rear numbers A piece of paper or a cloth, the same when leaving, but this is an extreme case, caught .. Bey! I myself have not seen such framing.

A little relaxation with the zone is outside the season, according to locals, in winter, and I traveled in January, the system does not work ... As a result, I once drove into the zone. On the Internet it is told that often the entrance to the zone is on a narrow street, from where you do not lead and drive it only forward, I did not come across such. Signs hang obviously, they often warn and mainly in the center.

If the route passes through the city, let and past the cathedral is not a problem, there will be no zones there. However, it is better not to tempt and not to go to the very center, leave the car on the outskirts of the town or within the center. Yes, it will be necessary to walk, but so calmer.

Sicily in the main cities with the zone is the following situation. In ZTL riding only around the cathedral and on a pair of neighboring streets. Get into it difficult. In Taormina, the whole city in the zone, how to get to the city on the mountain without a car - I do not know. Well, do not drain you suitcase a couple of kilometers up. It was here that I drove, although I spent a bunch of time to clarify, walking and so on, there is no alternative ways. In Messina on the main streets without problems. In Palermo zone there is only in the old town, park immediately after entering the center - 2 km around the cathedral, but the most busy streets do not contain restrictions, only small streets, entrance to the houses. In Montreal, enter the center will not work. In Raguez, the car must be left on the ring around the old (lower) city, but everything is obvious there. In Syracuses, feel free to enter the island of Ortiga, where the old town, only the most center of the island is closed, the main roads with many free parking are free for travel. As a result, if you are attentive, there should be no problem.

I hope that this detailed story will help you to visit Sicily without any problems and go around everything you need.

Mike ended fourth Traveling in Italy - This time I looked at only one region - but what - SICILY - This is the largest region of Italy. And the journey turned out to be the biggest duration - 29 days and it was committed without knowledge of foreign languages \u200b\u200band only thanks to my thorough preparation!

It can be said that all these days I slowly and slowly slowly, folded a multicolored Sicilian mosaic, which was extremely colorful. As a result, Sicily Saclosetels the most bright colors - this is the azure and blue color of the seas that are washed from all sides - this is black - the color of her volcanoes and lava, on which many Sicilian cities are standing - and white - color - Its snow-white beaches, a gold color - in her Byzantine mosaics, green color is its subtropical vegetation - cacti, cypresses and palm trees, the red color is a rustling of her colors (so much red I have not seen anywhere in Italy), burgundy color is the color of her famous Win - Nero Devilo and Fastened Marsala and so on ...

All colors spurled into a single picture and turned out to be unforgettable Sicily!

Sicilian mosaic also developed from a variety of components, none of which I did not want to miss - this is its sights. More than thirty cities and towns were inspected (from its capitals, such as Palermo and Skania - before the ancient and very small-such as Erice (in which only 500 people live now), I saw dozens of Byzantine, Arab, Norman castles and fortresses, A huge number of outstanding cathedrals and modest churches, antique ancient Greek temples (which have been preserved better than in Greece itself), the ancient Roman villas and strengthening, rose to two operating volcanoes (ethna and volcano), was in the mountains and rocks and almost every day - bought and Sunborn on the beaches of the Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Mediterranean seas, visited several natural parks. All major sights of this largest island in the Mediterranean were inspected! Therefore, now I can firmly say that I folded the Sicilian mosaic!

The decision on the trip to Sicily was taken in the summer of 2014, after the third trip in Italy - it was decided to devote the next trip - southern Italy and at first I had Napoleonic plans - to examine the whole South Italy for a month (Kalabria, Apulia and Basilikatu) together with Sicily. Highlighting for these two parts for two weeks. However, starting training, I realized that I did not fit in two weeks - neither in southern Italy nor Sicily. I decided not to suffer and take two trips to the month. This summer was Sicily. And the next summer will be devoted to southern Italy.

I have already noted that Italy cannot be covered in one - two or three times - it is necessary to patiently and there is no rush to inspect from one to three regions of this country. It does not bother me - because, Italy my favorite country in Europe.

Sicily, in general, according to its Maschatabam in Europe, can be viewed as a separate country. According to the population (more than 5 million inhabitants), for example, it is more countries such as Croatia and Slovakia, in the territory of almost equal to Belgium.

Although I would not be Sicily to separate from the rest of Italy. Sicily is southern Italy and special differences in the lifestyle, I did not find in the population - compared, for example, with a campaign region (Naples) - but the attractions are of course different!

That's what I wrote Goethe in 1787 after my trip about Sicily - "Italy without Sicily, does not leave any image in the shower - only here is the key to the whole."

My journey, I planned for myself and in my favorite and long-term proven scheme (which brings me pleasure from traveling) is a combination of cultural recreation (sightseeing) and beach holidays (mandatory on the warmth of the sea) and Sicily in this respect is suitable simply impeccable.

By the number of attractions announced by UNESCO World Heritage Heritage of Mankind in Sicily, they will overtake such tourist countries as Austria and Hungary.

So, that there are no problems than to take themselves in Sicily.

I would also like to dispel two myths that have developed about Sicily.

First myth - The fact that in the summer (in July and August) is impossible to be hot! This is not the case, the weather all the days was sunny, I forgot what clouds are. But the temperature was very comfortable. I can safely compare it with the weather in the Crimea - exactly the same - 26-30 degrees. Only probably is dry and more windy. And the sea is naturally always warm (24-26 degrees) and unlike the Crimea without jellyfish (I have not seen any).

Therefore, do not be afraid to go - in Italy -let, because in the summer you will have one of the main advantages is a gorgeous and warm sea. After all, it's so beautiful when you get tired and you are on the sights - dive into the sea and swim on the waves, all fatigue disappears instantly!

Second myth- That Sicily is impossible to inspect using only public transport - it is not. I drove all Sicily - using only public transport (buses and regional trains). When you travel one or two, it will be more and more likely than taking a car, and if threesome and four times, then probably it is already a fitting car. True S. public transport It is difficult to deal with many bus companies of various firms, different stations, stops, cash - but I ultimately understood and expose all info in the near future in the "Councils" on this site.

Now let's go, finally - to most. beautiful places and cities I saw (I tried to invest in one report, but this is also not real - therefore there will be two of them) and also, I advise you, who has a vacation of only 14 days - to allocate two vacation in Sicily, it will be the most optimal and breaking the trip to Two parts - Eastern and Western Sicily. Therefore, now we will pass only Eastern Sicily, according to her coast, which is washed by the Ionian Sea.

July 15, I landed about 13 hours in Catania, which is the capital of Eastern Sicily and the second city on the island in importance, yielding only Palermo.

For each city, there will be a separate report in the future, as well that I will note that skating has become the extraction of many empires throughout its history from the Greeks to Romans, from Arabs to Normannov and Spaniards. However, the most terrible enemy of Catania is right under her sideways - this is an ethna volcano who destroyed the city several times, the last time almost completely in 1693. In Catania, a huge number of cathedrals and other important attractions. In the photo below - Cathedral Cathedral

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Basic Road Fines and Violations

rules road In Sicily, in general, rather standard. Even the road signs are the same as throughout Europe, including its eastern part. The only serious difference is the representatives of the road-patrol service. Agree with them will not work in 100% of cases. So, if you have already broken something, just listen to the instructions of the officer and take a check on the payment of the fine. All attempts to "decide in place" will end with an increase in the fine several times.

The main rule concerns the speed of movement. The city can not go faster than fifty kilometers per hour. On the usual road, limit a hundred ten kilometers per hour. On the highway you can move at a speed of up to one hundred thirty kilometers per hour. For violation of high-speed standards may be fined in the amount of from 500 to 3000 euros.

Do not forget to turn on the headlights of the near light on any road beyond the city feature. This is the generally accepted rule, the violation of which leads to a fine, even if not so much. It is impossible to talk on the phone while driving while driving without using a mobile headset.

For travel to red light, you can get a check for 160 euros, which you want to pay for three days. Among other things, local police officers love to finant for the wrong transportation of children preschool age And the absence of seat belts while driving.

Book a room in the hotel you like this in advance, because in the midst of the seasons of sentences there is very little.

Sicily parking

Going to a car journey through Sicily, be prepared for the fact that parking spaces are a serious expense. Find free parking during the day in any settlement It is almost impossible that it distinguishes Sicily from the southern part of Italy, where in high season it is often even charged with free places.

It is not recommended to stop all parking zones, as practically probably after 15 minutes next to your car will be a tow truck, which will take a car on the stradition.

In general, the system of designation of parking spaces is the same as on the rest of Italy. White parking free. Yellow - conditionally free, as they are allowed to use only local residents. Blue parking Used only at night. Red parking spaces - paid at any time of the day.

And in order not to break your head, how to get from the airport to the hotel you need, use the online booking service throughout the world. Everything is very simple - choose the desired date, departure and destination points, car comfort class, make a prepayment and that's it. The driver will meet you with a sign right at the outdoor from the airport, and the price of the trip will be known to you in advance.

Sicily paid roads

The island is quite a large number of free trails that can easily lead you to any city and any famous sights. The most popular motorway that does not require payment leads from riding in the rosolini. There are also several large tracks crossing the island from the east to the west and from north to south.

For maximum comfort, you can travel along the main motorway of Sicily from Taormina to Palermo. Payment of travel is carried out in a special window. Previously at the entrance to the track will have to get a ticket in a special machine.

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Sights of Sicily

At the end I would like to tell about the most interesting places and the sights of Sicily, which must be visited.

Despite the fact that Sicilians are most often associated with Mafia, today there is no real mafia on the island. However, the local police officers have managed to overcome it only a couple of decades ago. Now Sicily is a quiet and calm island, striking with its originality and beauty. The island with the most unusual history, in which dozens of different, so disliked on each other cultures.

Mandatory to visit is the city of Palermo - the capital of Sicily. Nearby is Korleone - the Motherland of the local mafia, where you literally at every corner you will find mentions of certain famous criminals, as well as find the place where the "Great Father" was shot. Also, it is also impossible not to look in Taormina and skating, which are famous for their resort places and architectural monuments.

Sicily itself is a paradise for those who love history and do not mind at the same time relax on the beautiful beach. On the one hand, here you will find traces left by the ancient Romans, Enlightened Greeks, Byzantines, Militant Normans and Arabs, who have arrived at the beginning of the Second Millennium and founded several of their states here. On the other hand, Sicily is a beautiful nature, an impressive ethna volcano, a lot of beautiful beaches and the most well-developed tourist infrastructure.

We decided an article dedicated to car rental in Sicily in the form of a question-answer. This will allow you to quickly find an answer to any question of interest.

General issues for renting cars in Sicily

Is it difficult to take a car for rent in Sicily?

Take a car for rental in Sicily is not difficult. Many rental companies in all corners of the island will be happy to offer you their cars.

Do I need international driver licenses for renting a car in Sicily?

To take a car for rent, not always, international rights may require you. However, in the future, on the road, serious problems may arise. If the police stop you, the penalty will be around 300 euros.

Do you need a credit card for renting a car or a fairly debit?

Some companies require only a credit card, others loyally relate to the debit card. And the third impose restrictions on debit cardholders: the prohibition of the border crossing of Italy, the limit on certain models of cars and so on.

Car rental on Sicily cheap

How to find yourself favorable option Car rental in Sicily?

Is it profitable to lease on arrival?

No, it is better to book a car in advance. By this, you save yourself from queues, in addition, you can not pay at once, but leave a prepayment. Well, the most important thing, booking in advance you are guaranteed to get your car. Booking in place necessary auto May not be! And there is no difference in price!

Rent a car in Sicily: Pledge, Franchise and Insurance

Is it possible to rent a car in Sicily without collateral?

There are such conditions. However, in this case, you will have to buy a more expensive insurance package that covers all risks. In most cases, the deposit is still taken.

What is the amount of collateral?

Usually this amount is from 300 to 1000 euros, which is blocked on your card.

Posit returns immediately after passing the car?

No, as a rule, 2-4 weeks after passing the car. This is the time to check the car for breakdowns by your fault, and whether you did not earn fines.

NB. Require an inspection of the car while passing and signed paper that there are no complaints about you, car safe and safety.

What is a franchise?

Franchise is the amount of costs, with insured cases that the company is ready to pay. The most expensive insurance provide 100% payment of the cost of the insurance company, this insurance without franchise.

Two identical insurance packages with franchise. In one franchise, 300 euros, in another 1000. What is more profitable for me?

The one in which the 300 euro franchise is more profitable for the client. Then, in case of damage or hijacking, the client will pay 300 euros, the rest will pay insurance.

Should I buy expensive insurance?

If you are an inexperienced driver or you have difficulty parking, driving around the narrow streets - yes it is worth it. Sicily is a narrow street, compact parking "Bumper in the bumper" and straw drivers.

Receipt and delivery of cars

What needs to be done when receiving a car?

If insurance does not cover all expenses, carefully inspect the car for damage, scratches, breakdowns. Ask Manager rental company Fix them up to the smallest.

What questions should I ask the manager?

1. Is there a mileage limit?
2. Are there any restrictions on the driver's age
3. Are there any restrictions on the second driver?

What is important to know when passing the car?

• Come to the point of delivery 30-40 minutes before the end of the rental time. Remember that lateness is even 1 minute, will pay for extra day rental!
• Document docume that the car is technically correct and without damage.
• Machine must be passed with full of tank Gasoline.

Is it possible to get a car in one place, and pass in the other.

Yes, you can. Please ask this feature in the company - car rental.

Road Roads and Fine

What are the features of the rules in Italy?

The rules are very similar to the Russian. What differences are:

• Speed \u200b\u200blimit in the city of 50 km / h
• Loyalty to alcohol. Permissible degree of intoxication up to 0.5 pp
• There are special movement restriction zones - Zona Traffico Limitato. It is usually a historic center or attractions. There is usually a travel time limit.

What are the fines for violations?

Sicily Roads

Whether there is a toll roads in Sicily?

Yes there is. Two paid highways: A18 (Catania - Messina) and A20 (Palermo - Messina).

How to pay for the passage by a paid road?

1. First, at the entrance you need to get up in the right strip. White - for cash payment. Blue for non-cash. You do not need to get up on the yellow band
2. Paid to the passage when leaving the highway, so keep the receipt until the end of the train
3. If you did not pay the passage, most likely it will be removed from your collateral or it will come by mail when you will be at home.

Are all the major cities of Sicily are connected by wide highway?

How to distinguish paid parking from free?

Free parking is indicated by white, paid - blue.

What is the cost of paid parking?

3-5 euros per hour of parking.

How to pay parking?

Either through a special machine or through technical personnel. After payment, the barrier opens and you park.

What are the fines for the wrong parking?

From 40 euros. The cost of the fine will increase significantly if your car is forced to remove the tow truck.

We hope that information about fines you will not be useful and your trip to Sicily will only be joyful. Pleasant emotions!