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Car rental Palermo Port
- Published: 09 October 2020
Our office at the Port of Palermo is particularly convenient as a point of collection and delivery of rental cars. Are you in Palermo and don't know how to get around? Go to the Molo Santa Lucia and immediately rent a car to move independently and discover Sicily!
The Port of Palermo
The Port of Palermo is one of the major ports of the whole Mediterranean Sea. It stands out not only for the number of passengers but also for its impressive size. It is still in 2020 the main access route to the Sicilian territory. Exchange center for people and goods represents a strategic landing point for navigation.
The origins of the Port of Palermo lie in the same historical period of the development of the city of Palermo. The Port retains an important historical memory that gave life to the city itself and allowed its expansion. Center of trade for the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Arabs, it was the port that was the central hub of the development of the city during the Muslim domination in Sicily.
Starting from the year 1567, the Port was operational on the northern side of the city precisely in the territory that included the new district of Santa Lucia.
Subsequently, the port area continued to expand until it reached the creation in the 19th century of shipyards which expanded to the Acquasanta port.
In the early years of the twentieth century, the port was connected by a track to the central station, which was subsequently eliminated to create a larger and underground connection that also included the Notarbartolo station.
As far as the present is concerned, today the Port of Palermo works in conjunction with numerous services including the connection with regular movements of ferries coming and going to numerous Italian cities. The traffic of large goods such as the handling of containers from all over the world is also particularly high. The port also enjoys great importance as regards cruise traffic and as a landing point for yachts and pleasure boats.
Moving from the Port to the Palermo airport
The Port of Palermo is located about 25 kilometers from Palermo Falcone and Borsellino International Airport. The connection between Porto and the airport is guaranteed by regular paid shuttle and bus services.
Position coordinates: 38 ° 08 'N 13 ° 22'
Move by car towards Palermo city
Once you arrive at the Port of Palermo your ship will position itself on the "Vittorio Veneto" or "Piave" dock (depending on the shipping company you have chosen). As soon as you get off you will be able to find numerous and convenient connections with Palermo city. There are numerous links between the Port and the southern part of Palermo.
Leaving the port and continuing straight along Via Emerico Amari you will find yourself along an axis that leads to the central Piazza Castelnuovo. Getting around by car from the Port is very practical and convenient due to the excellent road links with the city center.
Hiring a car at the port of Palermo is therefore very convenient if you want to visit Palermo and get around.
Car rental Palermo Port
If you have decided to visit Sicily and are arriving at the port, renting a car is the ideal solution!
Car rental at the Port of Palermo is therefore essential if you want to move to Palermo and its surroundings. With the car rental at the Port of Palermo you can visit the city of Palermo and easily reach the city center. With a car at your disposal you can visit all of Sicily and move in complete autonomy without any stress.
How to rent a car at the Port of Palermo
If what you are wondering is how to rent a car at the port of Palermo, the answer is very simple.
With Palermo Rent you can book your car rental directly online with 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 date and place of rental
- Enter the characteristics of the car you are looking for to get the one that best suits your needs.
- You will see info and prices and you can confirm your reservation without a credit card and without deposits
Once you have booked your rental, just go to our office near the Port of Palermo. For any information you can easily call us and receive information or assistance to reach us. We are very scrupulous towards our customers and we want to offer a service that is precise and flawless to make your rental in Sicily a wonderful experience.
What are you waiting for? Book your rental at the port of Palermo now!