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, 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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in February
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 16h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 4h 28m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $43 for a 7h 39m 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 Record Go and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Villa San Giovanni, the bus ride to Catania takes 139 miles and will cost you around $12. From Palermo, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 145 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 16h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 4h 28m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $43 for a 7h 39m 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 Record Go and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Villa San Giovanni, the bus ride to Catania takes 139 miles and will cost you around $12. From Palermo, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 145 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 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 Suite Inn Catania, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

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Hotel Malavoglia
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1093 reviews)
$101+
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Grand Hotel Faraglioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 549 reviews)
$99+
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Hotel Lachea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1518 reviews)
$93+
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Katane Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2348 reviews)
$126+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3934 reviews)
$108+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2526 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Catania

Renting a car in Catania costs $31 per day, on average, or $93 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Catania costs $31 per day, on average, or $93 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Catania

Hertz

Hertz

Sixt

Sixt

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