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. Catania deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catania, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catania to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around RM 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 221 for a 9h 17m 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.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catania, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Catania takes 241 km and will cost you around RM 150. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about RM 221 for a journey of 370 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 RM 407 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 519 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
Expect to pay RM 9.41 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 RM 112.88 and RM 150.50. The most frequently booked car type in Catania is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.