Introduction
What to do
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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When to visit Catania

Catania in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Lamezia Terme takes 4h 09m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $50 for a 7h 24m 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 Alamo and Galdierirent, 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 $33 for a journey of 280 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from downtown Catania. Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 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 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Lamezia Terme takes 4h 09m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $50 for a 7h 24m 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 Alamo and Galdierirent, 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 $33 for a journey of 280 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from downtown Catania. Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Catania

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Catania

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 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 $148 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 (8.9, 2623 reviews)
$99+
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Hotel Malavoglia
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1131 reviews)
$99+
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Grand Hotel Faraglioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 561 reviews)
$93+
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Hotel Lachea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1549 reviews)
$90+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2579 reviews)
$111+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3996 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Catania

Renting a car in Catania costs $21 per day, on average, or $62 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. 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 $62 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. 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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