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 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. The shortest flight to Catania from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 32h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Catania. The train journey from Catania to Palermo takes 4h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $69 for a 6h 34m 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 hire from Palermo, which is about 167 km from Catania. You’ll find branches of Europcar 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 233 km and will cost you around $24. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Catania Autostazione, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Catania. Catania La Rena Est is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km 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 Hotel La Ville, Catania offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Le suites del duomo house and B&B Palazzo Cerami.
Where to stay in popular areas of Catania
Most booked hotels in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania
Hiring a car in Catania costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Catania.
Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.86 and $47.81. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.