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.

Where to Eat in Catania

If you’re looking for affordable options, Buatta (42 Via Crociferi) and Il Timo Bistrot (Via Antonello da Messina 45) are great picks.

When to visit Catania

Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Catania in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Catania, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Catania from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catania to Salerno takes 7h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $39 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car hire from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Leasys Rent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 233 km and will cost you around $54. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Catania from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catania to Salerno takes 7h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $39 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car hire from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Leasys Rent, among others, in Palermo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 233 km and will cost you around $54. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (4,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (760 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,479 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (874 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,412 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,995 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (448 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (744 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (331 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (385 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (695 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,008 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 Stesicorea Palace, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Le suites del duomo house and Palazzo Cerami.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

Katane Palace Hotel
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Catania International Airport Hotel
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$140+

Hiring a car in Catania

Dollar, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Catania is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Aeroporto Fontanarossa, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.83 and $50.43. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Dollar, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Catania is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Aeroporto Fontanarossa, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.83 and $50.43. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Catania

Budget

Budget

Europcar

Europcar
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