Mercedes-Benz Rental in Taormina

Driving a luxury car in Taormina: what to know

• Sicily is reached by car ferry across the Strait of Messina (Villa San Giovanni–Messina, about 20 minutes), so delivery to the island includes the crossing and is arranged with you in advance.
• The centre along Corso Umberto is closed to traffic: cars stay in the Lumbi and Porta Catania car parks, linked to the centre by shuttle and lift.
• Most historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones watched by cameras: driving in without a permit means a fine that arrives weeks later. Give us the address and we will confirm where the car can reach.
• Speed limits: 130 km/h on motorways (110 in rain), 110 on dual carriageways, 90 on other roads outside towns, 50 in town.
• Motorways are tolled at barriers (cards and cash; Telepass lanes are for devices only). Outside built-up areas dipped headlights are compulsory by day too.
• From 15 November to 15 April, signed roads require winter tyres or chains on board — this covers most Alpine and Apennine roads.

Information checked in September 2026. Local rules change: always follow the road signs.