Situated below the southern tip of Italy, the island of Sicily is rich with history and heritage. The island has modern cosmopolitan cities with an abundance of historic attractions to visit. The stunning natural landscape of Sicily is varied with mountains, beaches and farmlands. Cheap hire car in Sicily is the best option for seeing the sights.

Palermo is the capital city and most likely where you will begin your holiday as the main airport is located here. The city is on the northern coast and has a lively atmosphere with charming city streets filled with restaurants, cafés and shopping. Outside of the city are citrus orchids producing high quality lemons and oranges.

On the eastern coast of Sicily you can see the Lipari Islands, which were created through volcanic eruptions over centuries past, by budget car rental. You will find stunning scenery, a host of thermal resorts, historic landmarks including castles, great fishing and a variety of water sports to enjoy.

Mount Etna is an active volcano that stands at 3,328 metres high on the east coast of Sicily. The mountain provides great skiing conditions in the winter months from December to March. During the summer months there are great hiking and climbing opportunities. Mount Etna is easily reached by cheap Sicily hire car from Taormina.

Across Sicily accommodation varies from five-star resorts with luxurious rooms to modest and affordable guest houses. There are plenty of mid-priced resorts along the coastlines, along with fantastic beaches and bays to enjoy. Food in Sicily is fantastic; there are plethoras of great restaurants serving typical Italian style cuisine.