🚗 Winter Car Rental: Vehicles with Winter Tyres and Snow Chains Included
As established by Italian law, every year, during the period from November 15th to April 15th, there is an obligation to be equipped with winter tyres or to carry snow chains on board on a large part of the Italian road and motorway network (especially in Central-Northern Italy and in some areas of the South and the Islands).
Sicily by Car ensures your safety and peace of mind when travelling, even during the cold season.
🛠️ How to Rent a Car with Winter Tyres
To travel in total safety and comply with the winter tyre obligation without worry, you can choose a specifically equipped vehicle:
During Booking: Select a vehicle with winter tyres directly online, via the website, or using the MYSBC App.
Dedicated Car Groups: To guarantee a set of snow tyres, choose one of the dedicated Car Groups.
Jeep Renegade 1.3 4WD automatic or similar (HW)
Nissan Juke 1.0 WT or similar (JW)
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 WT automatic or similar (NW)
Audi A5 Avant 2.0 WT automatic or similar (PW)
Cupra Leon Sportstourer SW 1.5 or similar (SW)
Ford Transit 2.0 9pax WT or similar (GW)
Mercedes Vito 2.2 WT 9pax automatic or similar (UW)
Also find out the car groups with All-Season (M+S) tyres (L group)
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 4WD 2.2 automatic or similar (X)
AUDI Q5 S-Tronic 4WD 2.0 automatic or similar (L)
✅ The Advantages of Winter Rental with Sicily by Car
Choosing a vehicle with winter tyres is not only a legal requirement on some routes, but a great advantage for your driving:
Maximum Grip: Snow tyres guarantee a perfect grip on the asphalt, even in cold temperatures and on wet or icy surfaces.
Safety on Snow-Covered Roads: In the presence of compacted snow, the tread design improves the vehicle's traction and manoeuvrability.
Control and Prevention: The greater drainage capacity significantly reduces the risk of aquaplaning and improves directional control.
⛓️ Snow Chains: The Alternative Solution (Included!)
Didn't find a vehicle with winter tyres? No problem!
Snow chains are already included in the rental rate, for all vehicles collected at Offices directly involved by local Snow Ordinances. Travel with peace of mind with Sicily by Car.
🛑 Warnings and Regulatory Obligations
It is essential to respect local provisions to avoid penalties and ensure safety:
Always Check: According to the provisions of local Administrations, the obligation for chains on board or winter tyres may be required on specific road or motorway sections.
Official Regulations: To know the details of the Regional Regulations in force regarding the obligation of winter equipment, visit the website www.poliziadistato.it.