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, Sicilia's Cafe de Mar (119 Lungomare dei Ciclopi) and Il Timo Bistrot (Via Antonello da Messina 45) 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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Catania from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 20m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Train. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around €22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about €42 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Catania Centrale is the busiest station in Catania. Another popular train station is Catania Ognina, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Catania is to pick up a car hire from Palermo, which is about 104 miles from Catania. You’ll find branches of Felirent and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Palermo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 145 miles and will cost you around €14. From Naples, the ticket costs about €40 for a journey of 485 miles. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
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 Asmundo di Gisira, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €89 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ostello degli Elefanti and Le suites del duomo house.
Where to stay in popular areas of Catania
Most booked hotels in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania costs €24 per day, on average, or €71 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay €1.79 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 €21.40 and €28.53. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.