Catania travel guide
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You're Going to Love Catania
With a population of 290,927, Catania is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catania has to offer.
When to visit Catania
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Catania in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Catania, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Catania
Plane
When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around ₹ 2,101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about ₹ 5,630 for a 8h 11m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 2 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 145 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,429. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,025 for a journey of 235 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Catania
Where to stay in Catania
From 5-star hotels such as the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel to great affordable options like the Asmundo di Gisira, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 7,015 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,892 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Catania
Most booked hotels in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania costs ₹ 2,321 per day, on average, or ₹ 23,209 if you want to hire it for 10 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 159 per litre in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,906 and ₹ 2,541. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.