15 Private Car Days in Sicily Worth Booking Early

1.Etna Sunset Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 136 reviews · from $67Our pick

From Catania, ride to Mount Etna with a small group of up to eight. Walk among craters and lava fields, explore a volcanic cave with a helmet and flashlight, and watch the light change at sunset. Guides such as Marco, Francesco, and Tobi are known for weaving geology, Sicilian life, and eruption stories into the outing. The easy trek stays below the summit.

“It was a very interesting tour! Great for hiking starters with very interesting Insights from the guide :) Thank you Francesco!”

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2.Palermo Airport ⇄ Palermo City: Private Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $50Best value

A private car, minivan, or van takes you between Palermo Airport and your Palermo address in about 35 to 40 minutes. On airport arrivals, your driver meets you inside near the Relay store with a name sign. Expect air conditioning, bottled water, luggage help, and child seats on request. Marco is one driver named in guest accounts, but your driver may differ.

“Our driver was waiting exactly where he was supposed to be with a sign with my name. He was courteous and informative. Definitely worth the price and convenience of not having to get a cab.”

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3.Transfer package from Trapani airport to Favignana (transfer + hydrofoil ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Sicilisland Trapani Transfer pairs a private ride from Trapani Birgi airport or Trapani port with a hydrofoil ticket to Favignana. Bruno and his team handle the connection and can explain where and when to go. The service costs $108.61 for a group of up to two and takes about two to three hours.

“Bruno was an excellent driver! On time, fast, honest, friendly,... Everything was perfectly organized by Bruno!”

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4.Transfer from Palermo Airport to Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Francesco Marfia’s private transfer takes you from Palermo Airport to your Palermo hotel in a sedan or 7- or 8-seat minivan. The fare includes luggage transport and a 60-minute wait from landing. Francesco has also shared local knowledge of Palermo and Sicily on some rides. Child seats cost extra.

“Francesco is an excellent driver and tour guide. His communication skills are outstanding and he was very kind to share his knowledge of Palermo and Sicily overall. Very happy with this service.”

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5.Segesta Archaeological Park Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $100

Leave Palermo by shared van for Segesta Archaeological Park, the site of an ancient Elymian city and one of Sicily’s finest Greek temples. You explore independently for roughly two and a half to three hours, then return to Piazza Verdi. Drivers speak Italian and English; park admission costs extra.

“The trip was excellent, our guide Eusebio, was very helpful and entertaining, and took good care of us. He drove very safely and gave us plenty of time and tips for seeing the sights. He also took time in the trip to allow us to see a monument that we had mentioned interest in, even though it was not part of the tour. Highly recommend.”

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6.Private Transfer from Catania Airport to Siracusa or Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Meet driver Santo or another professional driver at Catania Airport, then ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Giardini Naxos or another east-coast destination. Expect a name sign, help with luggage and, if you like, local tips along the way. City-center Catania pickups are also available.

“Seamless pick up by Santo after we landed at Catania. Good local knowledge as we drove to our hotel in Taormina.”

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7.Transfer Catania / Licata Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Roberto Alabiso’s private transfer connects Catania Airport with Licata, a town that can be harder to reach than Sicily’s main tourist stops. Expect a driver holding a sign with your name, a comfortable vehicle, and a journey of about two hours. The quoted group price is $240.28, though the stated passenger limit needs checking before you book.

“Roberto and I had communicated several times via emails after I booked this transportation from the Catania Airport to a small town called Licata that is not a tourist destination so not easy to get to. As promised, Roberto was waiting just outside the terminal with my name on a sign. He was friendly and professional and I enjoyed the ride to my destination in a comfortable vehicle. If you are looking for a driver in Sicily, I highly recommend Roberto.”

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8.PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to TAORMINA (or VICEVERSA)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Travel between Catania and Taormina in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and help with luggage. You can request a direct ride or ask about adding stops. Drivers including Martino, Riccardo, Roberto, and Joseph have offered local commentary, but the core service is a transfer, not a guaranteed guided tour.

“Professional and on time and excellent vehicle to drive from Catania to Taormina. Would use them again.”

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9.PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $256

Travel between Catania and Palermo with a private, English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport. Go direct in about three hours, or ask to add stops such as Cefalù, Agrigento, or Piazza Armerina. Cars serve one or two adults; groups of three to eight use a van. Confirm luggage space and stop plans before booking.

“Martino was on time to meet my group of 6 girlfriends and drove us very safely all the way from Palermo to Catania, even sharing some essential tips about Catania on the way. We requested an extension to our short stopover in Cefalu and Martino was very good about letting us know there would be an extra cost involved, which we were happy to pay. All in all, we were very satisfied with the service provided.”

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10.Catania, Etna trekking with guide and cable car at 3000 meters + transfer available

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $76

From Rifugio Sapienza, ride Etna’s cable car to about 2,500 meters, then hike past eruption sites and the Barbagallo craters toward Valle del Bove. An authorized volcanological guide leads the 5.5 to 6 hour outing, with the route’s high point set by current safety rules. Giuseppe is one guide named by participants, though your guide may differ.

“It was so pretty and an amazing experience! The weather was great but so cold, but we still enjoyed :) The guide Giuseppe was very good and taught us a lot about Etna and volcanoes. It was a hike for a couple of hours, but not too hard and doable for all ages of in an okay fit shape.”

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11.PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to SIRACUSA (or VICEVERSA)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Travel between Catania and Siracusa in a private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver. The direct ride takes about 50 minutes, traffic permitting, and you can request sightseeing stops along the way. Child seats are included when requested with each child’s age, weight, and height. The group limit is eight.

“Our driver was excellent! Prompt, loaded our luggage with care and got us to the airport in plenty of time.”

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12.Private Transfer from Taormina to Syracuse (Direct or with Stops)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver Santo from Taormina or Catania toward Syracuse and other southeastern Sicilian towns. You can arrange a direct ride or ask about stops, including Mount Etna, a route Santo has driven. Confirm your pickup point, destination, stop plan, and journey time before booking.

“We used Santo for a transfer from Taormina to Syracuse with a stop at Mt. Etna. Santo was very reliable, helpful and fun! I highly recommend him!!!!”

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13.Private Transfer from Catania Airport to Locations in Southern Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $97

Meet your driver at Catania Fontanarossa Airport, then ride privately to your destination in southern Sicily. Your driver waits with a sign in your name and helps with luggage. You can choose the music and enjoy the views from a clean, sanitized car. Stefano is one of the drivers, and the service has also handled larger groups.

“fun journeys with very kind, punctual and talkative drivers. Comfy and safe cars. And great contact with clients!!”

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14.Costa Verde HOTEL Cefalù, for Palermo airport, Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $0

Travel between Palermo Airport or Palermo city and Hotel Costa Verde in Cefalù in a private car, minivan or minibus. Your driver meets you inside the airport arrival hall with a sign bearing the lead passenger’s name. The ride is about 96 km and takes roughly an hour; 60 minutes of airport waiting and bottled water are included.

“For the 2nd year I spent 10 days with my family, in this wonderful village hotel, I have a disabled girl and all the entertainers and the rest of the staff, exceptional, you can breathe a long time with a soul and a heart that t”

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15.PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to MILAZZO (or VICEVERSA)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Ride privately between Catania and Milazzo in an air-conditioned car or van, with bottled water and pickup at your chosen address. English-speaking drivers handle the drive, and you can request sightseeing stops, usually about two hours each. Child seats are included when requested with each child’s age, weight, and height.

“Maurizio wax such a gentleman and told us about the history of some of the sites and places to see . Fantastic”

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