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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catania has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Catania
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
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 the United Kingdom to Catania include easyJet, British Airways and Jet2. The shortest flight to Catania from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.
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 Goldcar Rental SP and Rent Smart 24, 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 £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Catania
Most booked hotels in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania costs £22 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay £1.81 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 £21.72 and £28.96. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.