Pick-up location | Catania |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 121 |
Airport locations | 80 |
Popular agencies | SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , Easy Car Hire, AcaRent, Felirent, Record Go |
Economy | $5/day |
Compact | $5/day |
Intermediate | $10/day |
SUV | $12/day |
Mini | $5/day |
Compact station wagon | $7/day |
Compact SUV | $8/day |
Supplier choice | $9/day |
Intermediate SUV | $10/day |
Compact cars and sedans are by far the best option for driving in Catania. Larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks are at a severe disadvantage and as a result are quite rare to see on the road. Smaller SUVs are an option but, compared to a compact, they are still at a disadvantage when it comes to streetside parking.
Italy as a whole sets national speed limits as opposed to state limits as is common in the United States. This standardization makes it easy for foreign visitors and locals alike, as there are few questions when it comes to what speeds are allowed in what areas. Some of the typical speed limits drivers will see are 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas and 90 km/h (56 mph) on local roads, while major highways tend to keep their speed limits at 130 km/h (80 mph) and minor highways are set to 110 km/h (68 mph).
Parking in Catania is similar to most large cities in Sicily in that streetside parking in downtown areas can be a battle. There is limited parking in the central cores of most Italian cities, and Catania is no exception. However, parking garages and lots are available and they provide a great option for drivers in the city.
On average a rental car in Catania costs $33 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Catania found in the last 2 weeks is $6.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Easy Car Hire ($5/day), SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($5/day) and AcaRent ($5/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Easy Car Hire Via Fontanarossa, 20 95121 (3 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Catania. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Catania is $7.79 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $93 and $125, depending on the car size.
Compact (Opel Cascada or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Catania.
Car rental companies onsite at Fontanarossa airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Italy Car Rent, Rhodium, SICILY BY CAR, Budget, Hertz, Easy Car Hire, Record Go and NOLEGGIARE.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Fontanarossa airport to off-airport locations include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Italy Car Rent, Rhodium, SICILY BY CAR, Budget, Hertz, NOLEGGIARE, Dollar, and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Catania costs $116 per day, on average.
A Luxury car rental in Catania costs $73 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Catania costs $75 per day, on average.
In Catania, cars are most frequently rented at Italy Car Rent Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (3 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Catania costs $228 per week ($33 per day).
On average a rental car in Catania costs $975 per month ($33 per day).
Most car rental providers in Catania offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Catania, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 79 car rental agencies in Catania.
Some car rental companies in Catania which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Hertz and Dollar
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Catania so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Yes, renters can conveniently hire vehicles near central Catania. Garibaldi Rental Car is along Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, while Budget is near Vecchia Dogana. Etna Rent and Luciano e Dami Rent Car are more rental options.
Yes. Catania has one main toll road, the A18 leading to Catania from Messina will charge tolls on all Catania car rentals. It becomes the E45 as you enter Catania. Drivers will also encounter one more toll road driving around Sicily; the A20 linking Messina to Palermo. Debit and credit cards are acceptable payments for these roads. These toll roads also have a Telepass lane for drivers paying using an eTag.
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Jun 2017
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NorhingCons:
We had to wait almost 2 hours for the car The car was extremely dirty, full of dust and hairs We reserved for €420 we ended paying €650 without insurance, just local taxes..... they told us, we even have the car full of diesel if we didn't would be €159 more We reserved a Mercedes we were given a ford. Not luxury at all.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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It was nice to have a Wifi option, could be a bit less expensive however.staff was corteous and efficient.Cons:
Lower cost options for the WiFi accessory would be nice, however a convenient option for sure.5.2 Fair
Oct 2016
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We did an upgrade to an Audi A3 cabrio. Excellent car! Giving the car back after was very fast and simple. Quick inspection and handed the key back. took less than 7 minutes!Cons:
We had to wait 2 hours from when we arrived at the Europecar to finally get the car. The car they first wanted to give us had extremely wet seats like someone left eh roof opened while it rained for a long time. They said it would take 30 mins to change to another car as they needed to wash it, fill it with fuel. We got the car and it was night time so we couldn't really see. But the next morning we realised the car was very dirty, not washed at all. I took some photos and sent them an email. Never got a reply. We also had a problem with the roof and tried to call them once and was on hold for 30 mins and no-one answered.6.4 Okay
Sep 2016
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The staff in the car park where more accommodating and helpful than the staff at front desk.Cons:
The sales pitch that goes on even after booking for extra insurance meant a simple pick up lasted almost an hour. The impression that I would have to cover the first 800 Euro's, even though I had requested extra insurance, the statement that I would still be charged for paperwork, and that I should invest in extra insurances. They also did not offer any flexibility in the drop off time.One location in Catania
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
5.9 Fair
Aug 2021
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6.4 Okay
Mar 2018
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I didn’t like that they want you to take their insurance even though I bought insurance through Kayak. They pressure me on it for about 5 mins trying to convince me to pay more. I didn’t get the size car I paid for2 locations in Catania
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Oct 2022
5.2 Fair
Oct 2019
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Rental car counter added insurance and other charges we didn’t ask for. After a lengthy delay to return the car in Palermo, they charged us for an additional day.2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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No one answered the phone at Hertz in Catania for two days (these were weekdays). Another set of friends had the same experience. Our third couple waited over 3 hours for their car in Catania. I rented from Avis instead. Never again Hertz.6.8 Okay
Sep 2016
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love the car exterior was a little dirty, i didn't really care interior spotless employees very helpfulCons:
very long wait in catania, well over an hour2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2020
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Could have been a little friendlier and explain more nicely. The charged me twice the rate of the insurance and whatever budget office told me in the us didn’t Applied in the airport. They could have been more Accommodated and helpful5.2 Fair
Aug 2019
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Waited in line about 3 hour, and then, budget manager, simply deceived me, twice, hidding taxes, fees and surchages and misled me on payment saying that this twice big amount is not a rental cost, but only an insurance deposit for the duration of the car rental.9.2 Wonderful
May 2019
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No problems in actual car collection or drop off.Cons:
It was difficult to find the Budget collection area as there are many companies on top of each other.6.4 Okay
Apr 2018
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The chaos of Catania airport. There were a gazillion people there. The price was substantially more than I had expected to pay and the car was much larger as well (a real van!) which made driving in some areas a bit stressful.4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2016
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Having rented many cars in the US, this was by far the slowest and overly complicated experience. It took over an hour and a half from arriving at the desk to finally receive car. They would only let the person who's name is on the reservation be the primary driver and pay for the car. Once I explained I made the reservation for my father who was standing with me with a valid driver's license and I would not be driving, they finally added him as a secondary driver for a $250 euro fee (which we got down to $125 and just accepted because we just wanted to get out of there). She kept taking the time to upsell us and not tell us the price impact until asked. Overall, it was just an extremely painful and slow process to just receive a car I had reserved weeks prior. I will not be returning or recommending Budget for future car rental needs in Catania.5.2 Fair
Sep 2016
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The car was new.Cons:
You show me a picture with sedan (with small letters you write smart four for) but I got an Yaris.One location in Catania
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
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I made a reservation with Goldcar because they came up on Kayak as the cheapest option. Soon after arriving at the front desk in Catania, Sicily, I understood why: their business model is to make up for a low initial quote with additional charges. Their first step is to relentlessly push for you to buy extra insurance covering damages, which would have double the initial cost. The lady at the counter could not stop insisting on how crucial it was for me to buy this extra insurance, 'because you know, things here do happen -it's particularly bad to go around with a car in Sicily...'. If you arrive at the pick-up station without additional insurance, they move to step two: your car will be found with scratches and you will be charged extra. When I arrived, I found a guy returning his car who was extremely frustrated, staring at his car and shaking his head in disbelief. A Goldcar employee insisted that there were scratches on the front of the car, however, I could not possibly detect any. A supervisor called for verification only reinforced the claim. It was a surreal situation: four people staring at the car, with the employee filling up forms and charging the renter 250 Euro for a phantom damage that no picture could possibly document. I offered the renter to be a witness in future court proceedings. Only then the employee relented and dropped the case, but at that point, I was very worry about my own rental. I was given a paper recording no scratches on my car, so i spent the next 30 minutes scrutinising the car and found a few faint traces that no doubt would have turned into charges. Then I spent the rest of the holiday worrying about the moment I would return the car. Never again.3 locations in Catania
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