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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catania has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Catania

If you’re looking for affordable options, Nicolosi - Pudamuri - Ristorante Pizzeria (1 Via Torino) and Cutilisci (69 Via S. Giovanni Li Cuti) are great picks.

When to visit Catania

Catania in February
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in February
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Catania in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Catania, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Catania from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Reggio Calabria takes 3h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about $25 for a 5h 26m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car rental from Palermo, which is about 104 miles from Catania. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Felirent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 145 miles and will cost you around $38. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 254 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from downtown Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Catania from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Reggio Calabria takes 3h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about $25 for a 5h 26m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car rental from Palermo, which is about 104 miles from Catania. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Felirent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 145 miles and will cost you around $38. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 254 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from downtown Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Catania

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,649 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,890 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,816 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (999 reviews)
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Where to stay in Catania

Average rates range from around $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $146 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

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Airone City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2429 reviews)
$175+
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Hotel Malavoglia
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1031 reviews)
$132+
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Grand Hotel Faraglioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 534 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Lachea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1437 reviews)
$105+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3844 reviews)
$143+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2387 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Catania

Renting a car in Catania costs $33 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.61 per gallon in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.30 and $121.74. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Catania costs $33 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.61 per gallon in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.30 and $121.74. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Catania

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