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. Catania deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Catania
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.
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 10h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Lamezia Terme takes 4h 04m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 4h 56m 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 rental from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Galierirent and Rental Plus, 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 C$ 43. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 378 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from downtown Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
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 Hotel La Ville, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 142 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Le suites del duomo house and B&B Palazzo Cerami.
Where to stay in popular areas of Catania
Most booked hotels in Catania
Renting a car in Catania
Renting a car in Catania costs C$ 61 per day, on average, or C$ 121 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Catania is the SURPRICE CAR RENTAL branch at Aeroporto Fontanarossa, which is 4 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay C$ 2.75 per litre in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.93 and C$ 43.90. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.