How to Drive in Sicily in 2026 (And avoid Car Theft) - Tips from a Local

Travelling in Sicily Resources: 🏨 Best Hotels in Palermo: https://www.trip.com/t/oNrvtyNB3Z1 🏨 Best Hotels in Catania: https://www.trip.com/t/QjOmudgG3Z1 💡 Travel smarter, Handpicked Sicilian Activities: vi.me/hRS0t 🚗 A local explains how Driving in Southern Italy, particularly in Sicily is somewhat of an experience and how to make sure your Mediterranean road trip here isn't ruined by thieves, fines or other accidents. Beware especially when driving in Palermo and Catania 👉 Our channel:    / @davandj   We put together the ultimate guide to car rentals, safety and how to drive in Sicily. ☕ Buy us a Coffee to support us: 🎉 https://buymeacoffee.com/davandj ▶️ Watch our Playlist - Sicilian Spring:    • Trying Sicily's HUGE Artisan Gelato Brioch...   About us: We met in India during the Pandemic in 2020, we were both on holiday there but decided to leave everything behind and start travelling the world together, fast forward 4 years, 1 marriage, 4 countries lived we decided to share our travels with the world to help connect people and break stereotypes. We’re currently in Italy and heading to China soon! TikTok:   / pastaandpanda   Insta:   / pastaandpanda   📺 Video Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Car Rental Tips 01:17 - Most Stolen Cars 01:41 - Catania and Palermo: Driving Madness 03:33 - ZTL - AVOID FINES!! 04:45 - Motorways and Country Roads 05:40 - Important Safety Tips 🤖 Our Gear: 📷 Main Camera https://amzn.to/3JVjvpG 🎥 360 Camera https://amzn.to/3UQehlI 🔍 Wide Angle Lens: https://amzn.to/3UuK3mL 🔍 35mm Prime Lens: https://amzn.to/3JPOBz7 🎤 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3wqoonK ©️ Credits *Some of the links above are affiliate, we earn a small commission, you’re not paying extra and might actually get a small discount! Video Summary 🚘 Car Rental Tips: Don't skip this part! Starting your journey with the right vehicle is crucial. We’ll walk you through how to choose the best rental car for your Sicilian 🛣️ Safety in Palermo and Catania: The 2 main Sicilian cities have very... assertive... drivers, we cover essential safety tips to keep you secure and stress-free. 🛑 We dive into the local driving etiquette and what you should expect when you take the wheel in Sicily. 🏎️💨 🔒 Avoiding Theft and Fines: Don’t let theft or unexpected fines spoil your trip. We've got insider advice on keeping your belongings safe and avoiding common fines that many tourists face. 🚔 Especially the not so talked about ZTL zones.