Introduction
Where to eat
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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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

Catania in August
Estimated package price
C$ 43
2 travellers
Flight to Catania
3 nights at hotel
Catania in August
Estimated package price
C$ 43
2 travellers
Flight to Catania
3 nights at 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Catania include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Catania from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 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 Galdierirent and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Palermo.

Plane

When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 5 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Catania include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Catania from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 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 Galdierirent and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Palermo.

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (8,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,065 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,256 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,374 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 Taga Suites, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 215 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
4 Spa Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
Catania International Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 160+
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 229+

Renting a car in Catania

Renting a car in Catania costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 133 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay C$ 3.04 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$ 36.47 and C$ 48.63. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Mini (Peugeot 107 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Catania costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 133 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay C$ 3.04 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$ 36.47 and C$ 48.63. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Mini (Peugeot 107 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.