Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catania has to offer.

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When to visit Catania

Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11256
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Catania

Plane

When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car hire from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Felirent and Galdierirent, among others, in Palermo.

Plane

When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car hire from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Felirent and Galdierirent, among others, in Palermo.

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,012 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,415 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,404 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,769 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,263 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,230 reviews)
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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 ₹ 9,997 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,545 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,441+
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,454+
NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,045+
4 Spa Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,088+
Catania International Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 11,719+
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 16,017+

Hiring a car in Catania

Hiring a car in Catania costs ₹ 4,327 per day, on average, or ₹ 34,619 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 208 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 ₹ 2,502 and ₹ 3,336. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Catania costs ₹ 4,327 per day, on average, or ₹ 34,619 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 208 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 ₹ 2,502 and ₹ 3,336. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Catania

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