Sicily by Car Reviews 46,550

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, and professional, making the pickup and return processes smooth and efficient. People frequently highlight the excellent service, noting the ease of the overall experience and the quality of the cars, which are often described as clean, well-maintained, and in great condition. However, some customers were not happy with certain aspects of the product and pricing. A few reviewers mentioned receiving cars with existing damage or issues, or not getting the specific model they booked. Some people also felt that the pricing for additional services, such as extra insurance or child seats, was too high, and a minority experienced pressure to purchase these extras.

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Service

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Product

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

All was fine.The only small annoyamce - we booked the smallest car, mainly becuase we planned to visit the Costiera Amalfitana. On arrival we were given a bigger Citroen SUV style mid-sized vehicle.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have rented many times with SBC over past 10 years, and for Italy they are a solid average operator. Including language barriers (i speak a bit of italian) and the typical almost helpful italian work... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big shout out to Simone and all the team at Sicily by car at Malpensa Airport T2. Seamless process from start to finish, great and well maintained modern car. Will most definitely be a returning... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is actualy 4,9. They didn't make tricks with damages (I didn't buy incurance), all went smoothly and preauthorisation was released within 1 hr. Except little flexibility (I came 1 hr to soon... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency

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Sicily by Car S.p.A. Compagnia leader nel settore dell'autonoleggio, è stata fondata nel 1963 da Tommaso Dragotto, che ha iniziato la propria scommessa imprenditoriale con un parco auto costituito da una Fiat 1300, una Fiat 1100 e due Fiat 500. In seguito ad un programma di espansione aziendale e commerciale, e grazie all'esperienza e professionalità del team di Direzione che ha permesso alla Compagnia di diventare una vera realtà nazionale, dal 1997 la Sicily by Car , varca i confini regionali ed assicurandosi un mercato di più vaste dimensioni. Sicily by Car ha avuto nel corso degli anni uno sviluppo costante ed è presente in tutte le principali città italiane con oltre 60 uffici. Oggi dispone di una flotta di oltre 20.000 vetture. Nella nostra flotta potrai trovare dalle piccole utilitarie per spostarti agevolmente nel traffico cittadino, alle auto decappottabili per riscoprire il piacere di una guida brillante e dinamica, fino alle auto di lusso per non passare inosservati. Se ti occorre spazio per un soggiorno con la tua famiglia o con i tuoi amici più cari, una station wagon o un minivan 9 posti potrebbe essere la tua soluzione di noleggio su misura. Se hai bisogno di un mezzo per trasportare merci voluminose legate alla tua attività lavorativa o perché devi effettuare un trasloco, avrai a disposizione un'intera gamma di furgoni su misura per te. I nostri veicoli elettrici sono il vanto di un'azienda come la nostra, che da sempre guarda al futuro e che ha a cuore il rispetto dell'ambiente e lo sviluppo eco-sostenibile. Negli ultimi anni la nostra offerta si è ampliata per venire incontro alla domanda di flessibilità da parte della clientela. Oltre al rent a car a breve termine e a prezzi economici, da sempre il nostro core business, nei nostri uffici in Italia si sono aggiunte nuove soluzioni di noleggio auto.


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4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good prices and service

very good prices. good cars. good and fast service

April 21, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

We are happy to read your review, it is important for us to know your opinion! We hope to see you in our vehicles again soon!
Marcello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exelent

Exelent. But on Sunday mornings the working hours should start early.

April 21, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you Alban! We are happy to read your compliments! We look forward to seeing you in our offices soon!
Donatella

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Curteous agent

Curteous agent , prompt service ; clean new car same make and model as reserved , no hidden fees

April 13, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you! Customer satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to seeing you in our offices soon!
Donatella

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient

Great, professional service. Fast and efficient process, the car was prepared, clean, and almost brand new — a Renault Captur. Thank you, I highly recommend it.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you! Every day we do our work with passion, and your words fill us with pride!
Donatella

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff helpful and professional, great experience

My experience was excellent from start to finish. The booking process was smooth, pickup was fast, and the staff were very helpful and professional. The car was clean and in excellent condition.. I’d definitely rent from them again.

April 17, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you Anthony! We are happy to read your compliments! We look forward to seeing you in our offices soon!
Donatella

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pick up in Palermo and turn-in were quick

Both Pick up in Palermo and turn-in at Giardini Naxos were quick and efficient. The gang at the turn-in was great, cheerful and on time, even though they were busy, they thoroughly inspected the car and even gave us a ride up to Taormina for the same price as a taxi.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We appreciate your words and are glad that your experience with us was great. We constantly strive to provide the best customer service and we are glad to know that we have succeeded!
Marcello

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hello, I need answer quickly because there’s not answer on email for about week

Hello, I rented a car from you online for 3 days. I attach a confirmation of renting a car. I paid 445.09 PLN on 6.04.2026 together with full insurance. I attach a confirmation of payment. I picked up the car from the airport on 7.04.2026. You took my deposit of €385.89 at the airport. You gave me only €300.00 on 13.04.2026. I ask for an explanation and immediate refund of the remaining amount of € 85.88. I don’t understand how you charged me almost €86 more, you guys charged me almost double. I need this 86€ back and quick explanation from you. I may add I paid 445 polish zloty online so I paid before renting. I’m waiting for your response.

April 10, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Dear Customer,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We would like to clarify the breakdown of your charges to ensure full transparency.
The amount of 445.09 PLN paid online was for the base rental and any protection selected through the booking website. Furthermore, please be advised that any protection plans purchased through third-party brokers are independent products. They do not eliminate your liability toward Sicily by Car, nor do they replace the requirement for a credit card.
Upon your arrival at the airport, since a debit card was provided for the security deposit instead of a credit card, the rental conditions changed according to our Terms & Conditions. To guarantee your rental and allow the use of a debit card, our staff applied the mandatory "Debit Card Package".
The €85.88 difference you mentioned was not part of the refundable deposit, but the actual cost of this specific protection package required for debit card holders. This is why the amount released/refunded was €300.00.

Sicily by Car Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy pick up and return

Very easy pick up and return. Friendly staff.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you Emil for taking your time to give us your feedback. We are looking forward to see you again in our locations!
Marcello

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT CHOOSE THIS COMPANY

The good: the initial price looks competitive.... but it ends up far from what they charge. Everything else was a DISAPPOINTMENT.

From the moment you arrive at the counter, the staff's goal is to get rid of you as fast as possible. They rush you through a pile of papers to sign without properly explaining what you're agreeing to and what you're not. It's clearly a strategy so that when the final invoice arrives, you can't dispute anything because "you already signed."

The van was not clean at pickup: crumbs everywhere, clearly not properly prepared between rentals.

But what's truly infuriating is the final invoice. We were charged for:

— Road Assistance Plus, a service we never agreed to. In fact, at the counter they told us that a flat tyre was NOT covered — so we still don't know what this service was even supposed to include. We were billed for it anyway.

— The one-way drop-off fee (Naples → Palermo), which had already been paid at the time of booking. They charged it twice with no explanation.

— An airport surcharge of over €70 that nobody mentions at any point — not when booking, not when picking up the car. Springing a hidden fee of that size on customers is simply not acceptable.

— And the cherry on top: we were charged for "missing" fuel plus an extra service fee for them having refuelled the car. We filled the tank at a petrol station right before entering the airport, exactly as instructed. It is physically impossible to refuel inside an airport car park. They invented phantom litres to charge us not only for fuel that was never missing, but also for the "service" of adding it.

The final price ended up being significantly higher than expected, thanks to charges that were never clearly communicated.

I ignored the negative reviews thinking it was just bad luck for others. I regret it. Don't make the same mistake: do not book with this company. What looks cheap upfront will end up costing you far more once the hidden charges pile up.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Dear Customer,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sincerely sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. Since your review does not include any booking or contract references, we were unable to carry out an immediate verification; however, we would like to clarify the points you raised.
At the rental desk, our staff is tasked with explaining all optional coverage. We regret any misunderstanding regarding the nature of this service. Airport surcharges are included in the online booking quote. As for the one-way service fee, this is usually settled at the counter; however, it depends on how the booking was originally placed, which we cannot verify as you have not provided any identifying details. Finally, our policy requires the vehicle to be returned with the same fuel level as it had at the start of the rental.
Regarding your concerns about "hidden costs," we are deeply sorry if the breakdown of charges was not clearly communicated. All charges applied are linked to specific services or contractual terms provided at the time of signing.

Sicily by car
Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff very friendly.

April 17, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you Antonio for taking your time to give us your feedback. We are looking forward to see you again in our locations!
Marcello

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer was explicitly told by Sicily…

The Sicily by Car staff at Milano Linate had clearly assured me that the car trip to Switzerland would be smooth and without any additional requirements. However, in Switzerland, the police stopped me because I didn't have a toll sticker in my car. As a result, I ended up paying approximately €269.30 in total – €200 for the fine and €40 for the toll sticker – and was taken to the police station to pay by card, which was a waste of time and stressful.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Dear Customer,

We regret to read your review; however, we must clarify several points regarding your claims.

Our vehicles are fully authorized to be driven in Switzerland, and Sicily by Car does not charge any additional fees for border crossing. It is important to distinguish between "authorization to enter a country" and "compliance with local road regulations." According to international rental standards and our Terms & Conditions, all road tolls, motorway vignettes, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the driver. It is the driver’s duty to verify and fulfill the toll requirements of the countries they visit. Therefore, any fines resulting from the failure to purchase a mandatory motorway vignette are not attributable to the rental company.

Furthermore, we note that your report is written in the third person, and our records do not show any rental matching your profile or the details provided. Review platforms are strictly intended for sharing direct, first-hand experiences. As it appears you were not the actual user of our services, we formally invite you to remove this review immediately, as it violates the transparency and authenticity guidelines of this platform.

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Customer Experience Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not a trustworthy car rental service.

I rented a car from Rome Fiumicino Airport. We set off towards the Amalfi Coast. After about 100km the engine fault light came on and indicated a fuel supply fault. We had only rented the car for 2 days, so we were able to drive the car despite the fault. On the way back to the Rome Fiumicino Airport, we went to exchange the faulty car for another car at the Naples airport office. The replacement car arrived at the same time as I was standing at the office desk waiting for the replacement car. I was asked if this car is ok for me? I said, it didn't matter as long as we got back to Rome safely. In Naples they said we didn't need to inspect the replacement car and we could drive straight back. I asked separately if I could get the car's documents so I could inspect the vehicle and take photos of any new dents. I was told I didn't need this document and was told once again not to worry! Just drive to Rome with this car without any worries. When I arrived at the Fiumicino airport office in Rome, I was asked what this dent was on the front wheel arch. I said, I didn't know because I wasn't given the necessary documents to inspect the car. The inspector called the Naples office, where they claimed that I had received these documents. After that, I was accused of causing this dent during the 2-hour drive. I took in good nature the car to the nearest office to be sure, and then they accused me of causing the dent on another car. I felt very cheated. I cannot recommend this car rental company to anyone.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Dear Customer,
we are sorry for the inconvenience. Please be advised that your case has been taken into care and processed by the relevant department
Sicily by car Customer Experience Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy pick up and return

Easy pick up and return. The car we had was not new but was clean inside and out. All in all a good experience.

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you Graham! We are happy to read your comment, we look forward to seeing you soon in our offices for your next rentals!
Donatella

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