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.
When to visit Catania
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Catania in August, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Catania, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Catania
Plane
When flying to Catania, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Catania from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catania to Reggio Calabria takes 3h 44m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about $18 for a 3h 49m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 2 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car rental from Palermo, which is about 104 miles from Catania. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and Galierirent, 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 145 miles and will cost you around $16. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 250 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from downtown Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Catania
Where to stay in Catania
Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $107 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 $36 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay $7.61 per gallon in Catania (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.30 and $121.74. 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 Compact rental cars (Seat Leon or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.