Introduction
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, Il Timo Bistrot (Via Antonello da Messina 45) and Etnea Roof Bar & Restaurant by “UNA cucina” (218 Via Etnea) are great picks.

When to visit Catania

Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Catania from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 5h 29m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $29 for a 7h 24m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car rental from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including Bus, FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 233 km and will cost you around $38. From Bari, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 982 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from downtown Catania. Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Catania from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 5h 29m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $29 for a 7h 24m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car rental from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including Bus, FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 233 km and will cost you around $38. From Bari, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 982 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from downtown Catania. Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Catania

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Catania

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,624 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 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 Hotel La Ville, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

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NH Catania Centro
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1504 reviews)
$126+
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Il Giardino Dei Limoni
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 200 reviews)
$118+
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Zeus Residence Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 653 reviews)
$108+
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Plaza Hotel Catania
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2043 reviews)
$95+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2578 reviews)
$112+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3994 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Catania

Renting a car in Catania costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Catania costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Catania

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