Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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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

Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h.

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 Easy Car Hire and Europcar, among others, in Palermo.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h.

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 Easy Car Hire and Europcar, among others, in Palermo.

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,554 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,069 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
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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 S$ 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 221 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

Hotel Manganelli Palace
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
Katane Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 176+
Catania International Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 159+
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 205+

Hiring a car in Catania

Hiring a car in Catania costs S$ 50 per day, on average, or S$ 101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 2.84 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 S$ 33.99 and S$ 45.31.

Hiring a car in Catania costs S$ 50 per day, on average, or S$ 101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 2.84 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 S$ 33.99 and S$ 45.31.

Car hire agencies in Catania

Budget

Budget

Europcar

Europcar
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