Hi! Thanks for the tips! One question! how do you find the car ferry service? I would go from mainland to Sicilia, and I wonder if the car ferry is gonna be a problem or if this is straight forward. Any suggestions?
Great question! I haven't taken the ferry in a long time. Usually Ferries go from Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, once you're there you'll see signs to the ferries . I think many ferries leave also from other major ports (Napoli, Salerno, etc) but Villa San Giovanni is the most common. The ferry itself takes about 20 mins, you might have to queue a bit during high season. It's very common for people to take the ferry so you'll find plenty of options
@@davandj Although I have many years of driving experience in Europe, US & Asia I decided to take some special driving lessons when I moved to Mexico. And hell yeah, those lessons have been exciting! 😂😂😂 It paid off: no accidents myself so far, but saw a couple of bad crashes here 🔥 ☠️
Hi my family of 5 is visiting Sicily for 17 days soon traveling from Cefalu, Taormina, Noto, Arigento, to Scopello. We are traveling with 5 big luggages size 30.8 x 20.5 × 10.7 inch. So l'm wondering what would be the best option for us. ( I’m thinking one mini and one suv, Expedia is recommending BMW X1) thank you
I'm afraid X1 will be too small. Unless you fold the rear seats, fill it with luggage and the family rides in the mini. I'd look for a station wagon +1 car or better yet a van that would fit everyone.
Hi there! Good question, all the big ones (Avis, Sixt, etc. should be fine) Also SicilyByCar is ok as a local company! Just make sure you make video of every damage or issue the car has before taking it just in case! Have a wonderful stay in Sicily!
@@davandj what do you think of Centauro from Catania? they have very good reviews on google and they do not hold a deposit if you choose full insurance, instead they have terrible reviews on tripadvisor
Hi there, I don't have direct knowledge of them, I found 2 comments on the Sicily subreddit from people who rented from them without problems though ! I hope this helps
hey ciao, saro in sicilia a fine mese!! Ho in mente di prendere una macchina in affitto da trapani e farmi tutta la parte west della sicilia. Faró tappa anche a palermo città ma vorrei lasciare la macchina fuori città in un parcheggio per quei giorni...potresti darmi un consiglio se ci sono parcheggi o zone più tranquille? il parcheggio dell aeroporto potrebbe essere un opzione? grazie : )
Hola! Non conosco benissimo Palermo ma mi pare il parcheggio Orlando sia buono e giornata intera dovrebbero essere 12 EUR Circa. Anche il parcheggio Piazzale Ungheria e Foro Italico, quiesti tre sono vicini al centro. C'era anche il parking Basile, dove si poteva lasciare l'auto e prendere una navetta per il centro ma informati perché non so se è ancora attiva. Porto e Aeroporto dovrebbero pure essere ok! Forse noi saremo a Palermo a fine mese!!!
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Once again, great tips!
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I lived in Sicily from 1984 to 1989. I loved it! My best duty station.
Nice! Where were you stationed? Sigonella (Catania)?
The secret? Drive as fast and reckless as possible. Ignore all stop signs and never put down your phone.
Hahaha accurate!
@@davandj Yes. I live in Sicily and drive a motorcycle. 🤣
Woah username Checks out :))
Hi! Thanks for the tips! One question! how do you find the car ferry service? I would go from mainland to Sicilia, and I wonder if the car ferry is gonna be a problem or if this is straight forward. Any suggestions?
Great question! I haven't taken the ferry in a long time. Usually Ferries go from Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, once you're there you'll see signs to the ferries . I think many ferries leave also from other major ports (Napoli, Salerno, etc) but Villa San Giovanni is the most common. The ferry itself takes about 20 mins, you might have to queue a bit during high season. It's very common for people to take the ferry so you'll find plenty of options
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Pretty much what you said Güey! 😂😂😂
@@davandj Although I have many years of driving experience in Europe, US & Asia I decided to take some special driving lessons when I moved to Mexico. And hell yeah, those lessons have been exciting! 😂😂😂
It paid off: no accidents myself so far, but saw a couple of bad crashes here 🔥 ☠️
@@Anza_34832 Ouch! Watch out and drive safely and please have some delicious Mexican food for us too! :)
@@davandj Will do! 🌶️🌶️ 😅
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You're so welcome! 🤗🤗
Hi my family of 5 is visiting Sicily for 17 days soon traveling from Cefalu, Taormina, Noto, Arigento, to Scopello. We are traveling with 5 big luggages size 30.8 x 20.5 × 10.7 inch. So l'm wondering what would be the best option for us. ( I’m thinking one mini and one suv, Expedia is recommending BMW X1) thank you
Amen! :))
I'm afraid X1 will be too small. Unless you fold the rear seats, fill it with luggage and the family rides in the mini. I'd look for a station wagon +1 car or better yet a van that would fit everyone.
Hello, great information, can you recommend a car rental company? I read all kinds of reviews, and I can't decide on one (Catania)
Hi there! Good question, all the big ones (Avis, Sixt, etc. should be fine) Also SicilyByCar is ok as a local company! Just make sure you make video of every damage or issue the car has before taking it just in case! Have a wonderful stay in Sicily!
@@davandj what do you think of Centauro from Catania? they have very good reviews on google and they do not hold a deposit if you choose full insurance, instead they have terrible reviews on tripadvisor
Hi there, I don't have direct knowledge of them, I found 2 comments on the Sicily subreddit from people who rented from them without problems though ! I hope this helps
I drive in San Francisco and Los Angeles. I give up and won’t be driving there 😅😅😅
I visited LA a few years ago OMG that traffiiiiiiic
hey ciao,
saro in sicilia a fine mese!!
Ho in mente di prendere una macchina in affitto da trapani e farmi tutta la parte west della sicilia. Faró tappa anche a palermo città ma vorrei lasciare la macchina fuori città in un parcheggio per quei giorni...potresti darmi un consiglio se ci sono parcheggi o zone più tranquille? il parcheggio dell aeroporto potrebbe essere un opzione?
grazie : )
Hola! Non conosco benissimo Palermo ma mi pare il parcheggio Orlando sia buono e giornata intera dovrebbero essere 12 EUR Circa. Anche il parcheggio Piazzale Ungheria e Foro Italico, quiesti tre sono vicini al centro. C'era anche il parking Basile, dove si poteva lasciare l'auto e prendere una navetta per il centro ma informati perché non so se è ancora attiva. Porto e Aeroporto dovrebbero pure essere ok! Forse noi saremo a Palermo a fine mese!!!
Why rent when you can just take your own car lol
Locals got really pissy me going 40kmh on the Autostrade the road work speed limit lol
Hahaha 🤣 feel ya! Got so many grumpy looks for just respecting the limit!