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, Nicolosi - Pudamuri - Ristorante Pizzeria (1 Via Torino) and Cutilisci (69 Via S. Giovanni Li Cuti) are great picks.

When to visit Catania

Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 5h 30m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about C$ 61 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 rental from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Galierirent and Easy Car Hire, 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 235 km and will cost you around C$ 51. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 426 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from downtown Catania. Catania Port is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 5h 30m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about C$ 61 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 rental from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Galierirent and Easy Car Hire, 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 235 km and will cost you around C$ 51. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about C$ 43 for a journey of 426 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from downtown Catania. Catania Port is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Catania

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 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 B&B Habitat Luxury Suites Accommodation, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 183 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ostello degli Elefanti and B&B Palazzo Cerami.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

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Hotel Lachea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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President Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Catania International Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 157+
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4 Spa Resort Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 188+
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Renting a car in Catania

Renting a car in Catania costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 171 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay C$ 2.61 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$ 31.23 and C$ 41.64. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Catania costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 171 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.

Expect to pay C$ 2.61 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$ 31.23 and C$ 41.64. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Catania, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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