Car hire Palermo

Palermo may not be considered a conventional traveller's destination but it does hold a certain charm that makes it an attractive holiday option for tourists looking for something different this time around. This Sicilian capital city is known for its extensive collection of mosaic work and religious exhibits. Getting around the city centre is best done on foot but you will still need a budget car rental to get to neighbouring towns and villages.

Start your tour of Palermo with a visit to the Cathedral. This honey coloured church features Catalan influences. Babarossa's son, Frederick II's remains lie in this site. After that, take your car rental to the centre of the old city where you will find the symbolic crossroads known as the Quattro Canti. Near the area, you will find byzantine mosaic exhibits at the La Martorana Church.

From there, head for the Palazzo dei Normanni. The castle houses mosaic exhibits in its Cappella Palatina as well as in the old Royal Apartments. Piazza Pretoria and the Fontana Pretoria are also common tourist attractions in the city. If you're a fan of opulence and intricate designs, go to the Gesu Church, the most architecturally important and highly decorate church in Palermo. The church is made of polychrome marbles on all floors and walls.

Like any other part of Italy, Sicilians take pride in their own blend of traditional dishes. While you're in Palermo, you simply have to try their local delicacies through restaurants concentrated at the city centre. The street markets near Piazza del Carmine and Vuccina are great destinations for those looking for a dose of retail therapy during their stay.

Arranging for a cheap car hire in Palermo allows you to enjoy other nearby attractions. For instance, after exploring the city, you want to take a day trip to Monreale, a suburb west of Palermo which offers a great view of the city and of the sea.