Catania Car Hire

Rent Cars in Catania

Catania is a lovely port city resting on the Ionian Sea on the Italian island of Sicily. At times throughout its history, the city has been controlled by Greeks, Romans and Arabians, and the influence of these diverse cultures is widely evident in Catania’s cuisine.

While the basis of much of the city’s food is grounded in the cuisine of mainland Italy, the subtle use of grapes, almonds, and spices, gives their food a distinctive local flair. Affordable and delicious restaurants can be found throughout the city. Be sure to try Pasta alla Norma, a delightful dish of eggplant, tomato and ricotta cheese. Try as many of these incredible restaurants as you want with a discount car hire from Auto Europe. Auto Europe offers Catania rental car pick up locations and a large car hire fleet for you to choose from.

Touring Catania with a Car Hire

Catania’s past has been deeply influenced by the famed Mt. Etna, which lies just north of the city. Throughout history eruptions of the active Volcano have destroyed major portions of the city, but Catania’s agriculture benefits immensely from the rich soils produced by the Etna’s ash.

A day trip to the ancient volcano is less than a 50 kilometre drive away from Catania, roughly an hour drive along a scenic route, full of picturesque open views. Visitors can take a cable car to the mountain’s top and hike back down, or simply marvel at the massive volcano from below. Mt. Etna and the rest of Sicily’s east coast are full of fascinating history so make the most of your time in the area with a discount car hire from Auto Europe. Auto Europe has the guaranteed lowest rates on Catania car rentals, so you’ll know you won’t be paying more than you have to.

Useful Distances and Day Trip Ideas in Catania

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While in Catania take a day drip to the beautiful Sicilian capital of Palermo. The drive is only 215 kilometres and takes less than three hours, but transports you across an amazing range of terrain—from the plains of Catania and over the Eeri Mountains of central Sicily—before you arrive in one of Europe’s most beautiful port cities.

Resting on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Palermo is one of Europe’s oldest and most vibrant capitals, with an incredibly rich culture that is evident in its food, art and architecture. Among the city’s many incredible landmarks, be sure to see the amazing Plazzo dei Normanni, famed for its gilded Byzantine chapel. Palermo and the rest of Sicily are only a short drive away from Catania, and Auto Europe can meet all your transportation needs for Catania and the island at large. You can book a car hire in Catania online, or review our Catania car rental FAQ. For more information about Auto Europe car hire and our discount prices, please use our online form to contact us.