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.
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
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 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 20m.
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 Record go and DRIVALIA , among others, in Palermo.
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 Taga Suites, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 217 and up for a 5-star experience.
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$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 167 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay C$ 3.42 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$ 41.01 and C$ 54.68. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Economy (Class Economy Car 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.