If you’re considering hiring a car from Palermo Airport, you’ll find you’ve arrived at a spot 22 miles west of the city itself. The airport stands on flat land right at the tip of a headland facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. You should note that the locals often call Palermo Airport ‘Falcone Borsellino Airport’. Drivers can enjoy an easy and scenic journey into the capital city of the island of Sicily, thanks to the simple local road network. The A29 motorway leads right from the airport terminal to the city. With a hire car, you’ll be able to tour the main city of this Italian island and the spectacular mountainous surroundings too.
The city of Palermo stands on a small, sandy bay with mountains rising immediately behind the city. If you rent a car at Palermo Airport, you can get to viewpoints around the city for great panoramas of the bay. In the city itself, there is plenty of history to explore. You’ll find the highlights include the Royal Palace of the Norman Kings of Sicily and its lavish Palatine Chapel. Elsewhere, Palermo’s ornate Cathedral, grand Massimo Theatre and the Arabian Zisa Castle are major visitor attractions. And it’s not all sightseeing: there’s a great sandy beach and vibrant shopping area. Be sure not to leave before sampling the renowned Palermo street food.
