Car hire in Catania, Italy

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Driving in Catania: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
Bring your licence, passport and credit card.
To rent a car in Catania, you’ll need a valid driving licence, passport and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended in Catania if your licence is from outside the EU or not written in English.
Navigating city driving
Expect narrow roads and lively traffic.
Driving in Catania means navigating tight streets, one-way systems and busy junctions. Use a sat nav to avoid ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones) and take care in older parts of the city.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
ZTL zones apply — tolls start outside the city.
There are no toll roads in Catania itself, but you'll find them on motorways across Sicily. ZTL zones in the city centre are camera-enforced — fines apply if entered without permission.
Parking your car in Catania
Parking is paid and can be hard to find.
Street parking in Catania is mostly blue-zoned and requires payment. Spaces are limited near the centre, so look for public car parks or book accommodation with private parking if possible.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is widely available, EV chargers are harder to come by.
Petrol stations are easy to find across the city. EV charging stations in Catania are still limited — use PlugShare or Enel X to check availability before hiring an electric vehicle.
Local driving style and tips
Driving in Catania can feel fast-paced in busy areas.
Scooters are common, and traffic can be close in narrow streets. Take your time at junctions and roundabouts, and be ready for frequent stops and quick changes in traffic flow.
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The most popular car rental companies in Catania

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Hiring a car in Catania: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyGaldieri Rent
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price£107
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Catania

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Catania that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Catania for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Catania avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Catania, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Catania car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Catania will set you back around £107 per day or £80 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Catania is a compact estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Catania are currently Target and Noleggiare.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Catania is currently May.
On average, around £80. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Catania is £52.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Catania for a whole month is £1,425. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Catania, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Catania that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Catania.
Most places – Catania included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £10 per day. The average price per day is around £107.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Galdieri Rent, Noleggiare and ECH offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Locauto as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Catania.