Sicily by Car Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 3,477 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers consistently praise the staff members for being exceptionally friendly, highly competent, and extremely efficient when handling vehicle pickups and rental documentation. People also appreciate the remarkably smooth and fast return process, noting that local agents are always ready to assist with a positive attitude. However, some customers also noted unexpected extra charges, deposits, or unclear billing discrepancies encountered after completing their overall vehicle rental period. A few other people also felt that certain cars suffered from mechanical issues, high mileage, or malfunctioning air conditioning units during their road trips.

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Staff

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Service

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Product

Consumers find product to be a mixed experience, with many reviewers praising the vehicles as nearly new,... See more

Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful personal who help me to solved a situation whith my creditcard about diposition. It would be easier if the infosystem in the car were in languege you can understand ex. in english. It was... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Car tech in best condition, interior spotless, exterior not all clean, but ok. Small Fiat 500 or Pandina would have been more fun to drive … Service staff very friendly and helpful 😎. Misleading... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional pleasant staff helping us in perfect English. Suggested a change from the car we’d booked to a newer vehicle that she recommended was good to drive. No hard sell when we said we had our... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff both on the desk and on the parking area at Verona airport were very friendly and patient. We made a last minute decision to change to an automatic which they sorted, and they helped change... See more

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  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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad experience...

In Palermo airport I had to wait 1 hr at the desk before it was my turn to arrange my pre-booked car. At the pick-up I had to wait 30 min because my car was not available. In addition I didn't receive the correct car, it was a level lower than the car I booked... so I paid too much. The car I received was dirty inside and full of scratches at the outside, when I mentioned this they told me to take pictures. The guy at the desk was very unfriendly, the people that gave me the car didn't have time, they just gave me the keys, no explanations or support at all. I had sometimes serious difficulties to use the rear gear of the car. It was a very bad experience and I was afraid to return the car to get some comments about the scratches. Next time NO Sicily by car... for sure

21 September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response in times of trouble.

Quick response in times of trouble.
Quick pickup and return.

21 September 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

Recommend 100%!

Our experience with Sicily by Car in Pisa was 100% perfect! When we called to let them know our flight was delayed, we were met with great friendliness and patience. We were immediately reassured that our car would be held for us until our arrival. The service at the pickup desk was also exceptionally friendly and patient, and everything was handled in perfect English. Picking up the car (a new vehicle with barely 7,000 kilometers on the clock) and returning it went smoothly. After all our previous experiences with other rental companies over the years, this first experience with Sicily by Car was a breath of fresh air. Based on our experience, we can highly recommend them and will certainly use their services again in the future.

14 September 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car is faulty and dangerous no one is reachable

Picked up a car on friday. Car was abused by the previous driver. Has a leaking right tire. Warning lights pop-up like a christmas tree without any clear reason. Customer service is unreachable, road side assistance picks up the phone hut does nothing.

18 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Courteous and polite.

No issues whatsoever, courteous and polite staff. Efficient pick up and drop off service.

18 September 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 1 out of 5 stars

– TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!

– TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!

Extremely rude and unprofessional staff at Sicily by Car, Alghero Airport. From the beginning, the employee had a very bad attitude and an unpleasant tone.

We had a confirmed and prepaid reservation through DoYouItaly, but instead of simply giving us the car, he kept looking for excuses and asking for additional things such as cards and documents. He never clearly told us what the actual problem was and simply wasted our time.

Very unprofessional company with terrible customer service. I would never book with them again and definitely do not recommend them!

19 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff at check-in

Very helpful staff at check-in, and on returning the car. Pick up was very nearby and easy to find

21 September 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

Great new car

Great new car, a lot of updates on it, good location for pickup hybrid car great expectation

21 September 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 4 out of 5 stars

In general everything was OK

In general everything was OK, but the service should pay more attention to the vehicle cleanliness.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PERUGIA CAR HIRE The collection of our car was fine and…

The collection of our car was fine and effortless, we were given an upgrade and received a clean “almost new” car. All the documentation was easy to follow and emailed to me before I had left the car park. Returning the car was also seamless and quick and again the return documentation was emailed to me before our flight left. A great service overall and we will continue to use S.B.Car for more car hires.

Thanks David Elwick

21 September 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you David for taking the time to leave a review about your 5 star experience!
Donatella

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful Staff

Staff were very helpful upon collection and car return

21 September 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

We are happy that your experience was positive and we will work hard to earn 5 stars next time!
Marcello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super service and kind & professional…

Super service and kind & professional staff in Milan. Quick service and always available for questions.

20 September 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Sicily by Car…

It was my first time with Sicily by Car and the car was almost new. We were very happy with the service and the price was excellent. I have already booked two further rentals for the next few months ahead.

2 September 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Your review has totally cheered us up! Thank you for taking the time to leave us some nice words. We are glad we were able to satisfy you and hope you will continue to be satisfied with our services!
Marcello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to book

Easy to book, we had a great car, VW t cross. Ready to pick up after we had booked online, easy drop off. No fuss.
Thoroughly recommend

20 September 2026
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Reply from Sicily by Car

Thank you so much for your positive feedback Tania! 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

Be warned

We had rented a VW T-Roc, but we were handed a smaller car of an inferior brand with a non-functional aircon. Without prior notice the company withdrew 1600 euros from our account for alleged damages. We registered no damage apart from some minor scratches which were already there, and of which we have photo evidence. But Customer service does not reply to our messages.

22 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I would

If I could give zero stars I would. The car we got broke down, which wasnt the problem, this happens. But the way the SBC dealt with the issue was appalling. We were told to get it back to the nearest airport, approx 2 hrs drive away (which wasn't possible). Or call road side assistance to get a tow truck to take it away. But we were then told, with the tow truck option, which really really annoyed me, we still had to get to the nearest airport to collect a new car, at our expense, financially and time. With 2 snall kids, one with additional needs. I asked why the tow truck couldn't bring us the new car and then take away the old one, to which THEY DIDN'T EVEN REPLY. we had to get the car jump started 7 times over 3 days. My husband is mechanically minded and knew the "starter" but they didn't care. Cars break down, this happens, but the way they handled the situation was awful, stay clear of this company!!! Such an obvious solution to keep everyone happy was get the new car delivered while taking away old one, but it shows common sense isn't all that common!!

15 September 2026
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