Car rental in Messina
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Via Croce Rossa, 15, Messina 98124 (Messina)
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Rent a Messina
Like many Sicilian cities, Messina’s architecture is a monument to multiculturalism, a riot of different styles that enchant travelers. Many of the city’s most beautiful churches, including the Duomo itself and the Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, are, for example, of Arab or Roman origin, a base on which influences of other kinds were later layered. There is also no shortage of recent additions, aided and abetted by the earthquake that nearly razed the city to the ground in 1908, such as the Cristo Re Memorial, dedicated to the fallen of World War II, which stands a few dozen meters above the sea, or the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III. When you’ve had your fill of architectural beauty, with a rental car in Messina you can then fall back on less frequented but equally wonderful places: medieval villages, endless countryside, heavenly beaches and lush forests await you just a few kilometers away from the Ionian city. Where to start from? Perhaps from Capo Peloro, on the extreme northeastern tip of the island, reachable by car from Messina in less than half an hour: this is the point where the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas meet, and where Calabria seems to be truly within reach. A good starting point to discover the natural, scenic, and historical richness of Messina, which we tell you more about in the next section.
Are you arriving in Messina by train and want to continue your journey of discovery of Sicily in a way that allows you maximum hourly flexibility, convenience in travel and the possibility of exploring even the most remote corners of the island? Then renting a car in Messina with Locauto is the solution for you: our car rental is well connected by public transport to the central station, from which it is separated by 2 km that can be easily covered even on foot. With Locauto choose the vehicle that best suits your needs from a wide range of cars and the mileage formula that best suits your travel route: you can immediately check the options currently available from Locauto in Messina by entering the dates of your interest in the search engine on this page. Renting a car in Messina will allow you to make much better use of the time at your disposal by combining your visit to the city with some out-of-town adventures in the Messina area. In fact, this is an area rich in history and natural attractions: one example among all is the village of Montalbano Elicona (70 km from Messina), in the shadow of whose castle, nestled among the Nebrodi mountains, a network of medieval alleys winds all uphill; in the surrounding countryside, then, you can admire the tholos, the ancient dwellings of the shepherds. Those who love nature hikes will then find in the nearby Malabotta forest reserve many beautiful trails characterized by subtropical vegetation. Other beautiful villages to visit in the province of Messina are, for example, Roccavaldina (15 km from the capital), also endowed with its own castle overlooking the Gulf of Milazzo; Castelmola (40 km), from which one can enjoy a splendid panorama of the city of Taormina below; and Tindari (60 km), which can also be reached from Messina via a splendid hiking trail and features an archaeological area from the Greek era. Also many and unmissable for sea lovers are the beaches in the province of Messina: Capo D’Orlando, Capo Alì, Isola Bella and others. Are you planning to cross the Strait of Messina by car to touch on Calabria in your tour as well? Or would you like to push further west but without having to take the long trip back to Messina? No problem: with Locauto you can end your trip in a different city in Sicily or another region by selecting the relevant rental office from those that are part of our network.
Locauto’s car rental in Messina is located near the central station. If you reach us from Catania using a private vehicle, take the Messina Centro exit, follow the SS E45 for 1.7 km, continue on Via Camaro/Viale Europa/E35 for 550 meters, turn slightly right and take Via Catania; turn left again taking Via Antonio Salandra (550 mt) and finally turn right to enter Via Croce Rossa. Alternatively, you can reach us by streetcar from the central station.
Locauto Rent is a 100% Italian company, active since the late 1970s in the car rental market. It has a network of rental stations serving the main Italian airports, the largest railway stations and major cities. It also provides a full range of rental services, from short, to medium, to long-term, and an innovative full-self-service digital rental service. The car fleet is top-notch and is among the youngest on the market in terms of average age. Locauto Rent is recognized for affordable, flexible and transparent pricing solutions and service that is both humane and technologically advanced.
Not to be missed around Messina
Botanical Garden
Opened in 1638, the botanical garden is a happy green island in the city, the perfect place to enjoy some coolness among exotic plant species. Admission is free.
Shrine of Our Lady of Montalto
One of the most striking monuments in the city, it offers a splendid view of the Straits and Messina itself. It has Romanesque and Gothic styles, while the facade is from the 1500s.
Tindari
The birthplace of Nobel laureate Quasimodo stands on a promontory overlooking the sea. If you love white beaches and medieval villages, you can't miss Tindari.
Montalbano Elicona
Get lost in the narrow streets of this medieval village, taste its simple but flavorful cuisine rich in cheeses and sausages, and take a guided tour of the castle.
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