City Guides
Palermo
Getting Around
Getting Around
Palermo
Most Popular Hotels in Palermo:
Via S. Oliva 8, 90141
Via Marchese Ugo, 3, 90139
Via P.Pe De Granitelli, 60, 90000
Salita Belmonte 43, 90142
Public Transport
Buses, operated by Amat (tel: 848 800 817 (info line) or (091) 690 2690; website: www.amat.pa.it), are easy to use and serve every corner of Palermo, including Monreale and Mondello. Buy tickets in Amat kiosks, tabacchi or any shop displaying the Amat sign in their window. Tickets must be validated upon boarding the bus or a penalty might be incurred.
Minibus services on the Linea Gialla and Linea Rossa (yellow and red line respectively) run from the train station and stop at the most frequented tourist destinations.
The metro goes round the historic centre from Central Station, running approximately every 30 minutes. Since stops are not conveniently located for tourists, it is not the best way to get around.
Taxis
Taxis are fairly expensive in Palermo. Taxi ranks can be found throughout the city, outside the main station, in Via Roma and at most of the main squares. Otherwise, cabs can be ordererd by phone from Autoradio Taxis (tel: (091) 513 311; website: www.autoradiotaxi.it) or Radio Taxi Trinacria (tel: (091) 682 5441 or 225 455).
Driving in the City
Attempting to drive in Palermo during the week is unwise - confusing road signs, hefty traffic jams and aggressive drivers combine to make it a trying experience. The situation improves at weekends, but parking is always a problem.
If your hotel doesn't have a car park, leave your car at one of the garages scattered around the city (there are several located by the main railway station and around the main piazzas). Never leave valuables in your car.
Car Hire
Car hire is available from the following: Avis (tel: (091) 586 940; website: www.avis.com), Europcar (tel: (091) 301 825; website: www.europcar.it), Hertz (tel: (091) 331 668; website: www.hertz.it), Maggiore (tel: (091) 681 0801 or 683 0584; website: www.maggiore.it) and Sixt (tel: (091) 682 3557 or 683 1887; website: www.e-sixt.it).
Bicycle Hire
Rent a Scooter, Via San Meccio 10 (tel: (091) 336 804) offers mopeds and vespas for the day. Bike hire is available from Kursaal Kalhesa, Foro Umberto I 21 (tel: (091) 616 2828) and Toto Cannatella, Via Papireto 14 (tel: (091) 322 425).
Tours of Palermo
Palermo City Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Starting from £17.04 per person
Padua City Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Starting from £11.07 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Palermo:
Via S. Oliva 8, 90141
Via Marchese Ugo, 3, 90139
Via P.Pe De Granitelli, 60, 90000
Salita Belmonte 43, 90142
Public Transport
Buses, operated by Amat (tel: 848 800 817 (info line) or (091) 690 2690; website: www.amat.pa.it), are easy to use and serve every corner of Palermo, including Monreale and Mondello. Buy tickets in Amat kiosks, tabacchi or any shop displaying the Amat sign in their window. Tickets must be validated upon boarding the bus or a penalty might be incurred.
Minibus services on the Linea Gialla and Linea Rossa (yellow and red line respectively) run from the train station and stop at the most frequented tourist destinations.
The metro goes round the historic centre from Central Station, running approximately every 30 minutes. Since stops are not conveniently located for tourists, it is not the best way to get around.
Minibus services on the Linea Gialla and Linea Rossa (yellow and red line respectively) run from the train station and stop at the most frequented tourist destinations.
The metro goes round the historic centre from Central Station, running approximately every 30 minutes. Since stops are not conveniently located for tourists, it is not the best way to get around.
Taxis
Taxis are fairly expensive in Palermo. Taxi ranks can be found throughout the city, outside the main station, in Via Roma and at most of the main squares. Otherwise, cabs can be ordererd by phone from Autoradio Taxis (tel: (091) 513 311; website: www.autoradiotaxi.it) or Radio Taxi Trinacria (tel: (091) 682 5441 or 225 455).
Driving in the City
Attempting to drive in Palermo during the week is unwise - confusing road signs, hefty traffic jams and aggressive drivers combine to make it a trying experience. The situation improves at weekends, but parking is always a problem.
If your hotel doesn't have a car park, leave your car at one of the garages scattered around the city (there are several located by the main railway station and around the main piazzas). Never leave valuables in your car.
If your hotel doesn't have a car park, leave your car at one of the garages scattered around the city (there are several located by the main railway station and around the main piazzas). Never leave valuables in your car.
Car Hire
Car hire is available from the following: Avis (tel: (091) 586 940; website: www.avis.com), Europcar (tel: (091) 301 825; website: www.europcar.it), Hertz (tel: (091) 331 668; website: www.hertz.it), Maggiore (tel: (091) 681 0801 or 683 0584; website: www.maggiore.it) and Sixt (tel: (091) 682 3557 or 683 1887; website: www.e-sixt.it).
Bicycle Hire
Rent a Scooter, Via San Meccio 10 (tel: (091) 336 804) offers mopeds and vespas for the day. Bike hire is available from Kursaal Kalhesa, Foro Umberto I 21 (tel: (091) 616 2828) and Toto Cannatella, Via Papireto 14 (tel: (091) 322 425).
Tours of Palermo
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