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.
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
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″.
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Catania include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Catania from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 55m.
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 Italy Car Rent and Felirent, among others, in Palermo.
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 Taga Suites, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Catania
Most booked hotels in Catania
Renting a car in Catania
Renting a car in Catania costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay $9.08 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 $109.02 and $145.36. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 87% cheaper than other types, on average.