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$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catania in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 143
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 18h 40m.

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 Brid and Easy Car Hire, 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 18h 40m.

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

Airlines serving Catania

Lufthansa
Good (8,056 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,813 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,821 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 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$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Catania

Most booked hotels in Catania

NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 244+
Catania International Airport Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 156+
Romano Palace Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 215+

Hiring a car in Catania

Hiring a car in Catania costs S$ 52 per day, on average, or S$ 105 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 2.83 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$ 33.90 and S$ 45.20.

Hiring a car in Catania costs S$ 52 per day, on average, or S$ 105 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 2.83 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$ 33.90 and S$ 45.20.

Car hire agencies in Catania

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