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Palermo airport car rental
- Published: 09 October 2020
Do you need a car at Palermo airport? Don't worry, you can rent without any difficulty thanks to Palermo Rent!
Palermo airport
The Palermo Falcone and Borsellino International Airport is, according to this year's data, in eighth place among the busiest airports in Italy. As for the southern airport stations, on the other hand, it ends up on the podium in third place for the large number of passengers per year. The structure represents a pivotal point for departures in Sicily and is located about 35 km from the heart of Palermo city, precisely in the Punta Raisi area which is part of the territory of the municipality of Cinisi. Just 35 kilometers west of Palermo, the airport enjoys excellent road links to and major Sicilian cities.
The structure takes the name Falcone and Borsellino to preserve the memory of these two important Italian magistrates.
Gesap is the company that deals with the management of the Palermo airport, at the moment numerous expansion and safety enhancement projects are planned, including a small renovation regarding the architecture of the airport station.
Services at Palermo airport
The Falcone-Borsellino airport of Palermo-Punta Raisi has only one terminal for passengers and for this reason finding your way around it becomes very simple. Despite the small size and the presence of a single Terminal, there are still numerous services at the airport that guarantee passengers the satisfaction of any need.
Among the services available at the airport we find:
- Free and unlimited Wi-Fi;
- Bars and restaurants;
- Shops;
- ATM;
- Parking lots;
- Bathrooms;
- Bus;
- Car rental
How to get to the center of Palermo
If you need to move from the airport to the heart of Palermo, there are several solutions that will allow you to reach the city.
Traveling by train
If you do not have the availability of an autonomous vehicle, you could consider using the train. There is a train station inside the Palermo airport. Some make all the intermediate stops between Punta Raisi and Palermo Centrale taking about 70 minutes. The train is an alternative that, however, is not always comfortable and convenient since it still requires waiting at the station and a long time to reach its destination, then, with the weight of the luggage to be dragged around, it is not exactly the best but in extremis is however an alternative not to be completely excluded. Once you reach the central station of Palermo you can then move to other locations. If you want to explore Sicily and move to the major cities of the island, we still recommend using the car as it will allow you to have a much more valid and less stressful itinerary.
Getting around independently: renting a car
If you want to save time and easily reach the city from the airport, getting around by car is the most recommended solution.
Palermo airport is about 35 km from the city center but is in an excellent position both for those traveling with their own car and for those who opt for car rental in Palermo. The airport has excellent and fast motorway links that will allow you to easily reach the city.
Palermo airport is very convenient for those who want to travel by car, both those arriving at the terminal with their own car and those leaving the airport with a rental car.
Indications:
The Punta Raisi motorway tollbooth is located a short distance from the passenger terminal: once you have taken the A29 motorway you can quickly move in different directions: towards the east you will find Palermo (and if you want to continue with the A19 you can also arrive in Catania) or towards west you will find Trapani and Marsala.
Renting a car in Palermo: the ideal solution
Renting a car at Palermo airport is the ideal solution to have the freedom to explore Sicily in complete autonomy. By renting a car you can create a personal and comfortable itinerary, visiting all the most beautiful places in Sicily. The landscapes of this island will leave you breathless.
The best places and beaches can only be reached by car
It is important that you know that if you have decided to visit Sicily or to take a tour in Sicily, if you are there for work, however, you have decided to explore the area, that the most beautiful beaches are difficult if not impossible to reach by public transport.
With a rental car, on the other hand, you can reach them easily and change location or beach as you wish without having to submit to timetables and constraints.
Fully enjoy your trip to Sicily with car rental in Palermo!
How to rent a car in Palermo
If you have never rented, if you are in your first travel experiences and you don't know how to rent a car, just follow these small and useful tips.
When you decide to rent a car, we always recommend that you book your rental a few days or weeks in advance in order to leave with an awareness and safety of your travel program.
To book, you need a few simple steps:
- At the top of this page you can see a box that will allow you to search on our website
- Enter the rental date and the type of car you want
- View the prices, choose the one that suits you best and complete the booking with a click!
By booking a car on Palermo Rent you will not have to leave any deposit on the car and you can pay as you prefer, even without a credit card!
What are you waiting for? Take advantage of a super comfortable and convenient rental!