Hire a car at Catania Airport with Hertz and start your trip on Sicily the right way. When you book a car with Hertz you get access to our wide range of vehicles, including electric cars, SUVs and more. Whether it’s a month exploring every corner of Sicily, or just a weekend car hire, you can hire a car for as long as you need it through Hertz.
Where is the car hire desk at Catania Airport?
The Hertz rental desk is easy to find once you’ve landed. Found in Terminal A, which is open 24 hours a day, the Hertz rental desk is on the ground floor, directly opposite the airport help desk and close to the main entrance.
As Terminal A is the only terminal in use, getting to the rental desk is easy. Simply walk to the signposted exit and you should see our Hertz office before you leave the building.
Getting from the airport to your car is as simple as walking to the check-in cabin. The Hertz cabin is less than a 10-minute walk away from Terminal A and our staff at the Hertz desk will be able to direct you.
Getting from Catania Airport to Catania City Centre
Catania city centre is only 6.7 km from the airport, taking roughly 20 minutes to get arrive:
- Start by leaving the airport carpark and head east on the Partenze till you reach the roundabout, take the 2nd exit.
- At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit, followed by the 3rd exit at the following roundabout onto Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena.
- Turn left on Via Amerigo Vespucci, continue over the bridge, take a left on Via Dogali followed by and immediate right onto Via Zia Lisa
- Via Zia Lisa will soon turn into Via Acquicella, follow it until you reach the roundabout with the fountains.
- At the fountains, take the first right on Piazza Palestro, before taking a left on Via Ittar, then a right on Via Vittoria Emanuele II.
- Continue driving towards Catania’s centre by taking a left on Via Plebiscito will take you into the heart of the city.
What Cars Can I Hire from Catania Airport?
If you’re choosing a car to hire from Catania Airport, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Our range means that there’s something available for everyone, for all group sizes and purposes, whether it’s a weekend car hire or a longer visit. We have everything from electric cars to compacts and SUVs, so you can pick according to your visit. Please note that the availability and specific models to choose from will vary depending on your time of booking.
Electric car hire from Catania
If you want to explore Sicily as environmentally friendly as possible, why not hire an electric car from Catania Airport? Efficient, easy to charge and cheaper to run than most petrol-powered cars, you can drive through ZTLs (Limited Traffic Zones) without incurring a fine with an electric car. Consider the Tesla Model 3, the Polestar 2 or similar.
Compact cars
As you’re driving through the streets of Catania, you might notice that most cars are compact, which makes them perfect for navigating the sometimes-narrow streets of Sicily. Cars such as the Fiat 500X or the Opel Mokka can be well suited for this.
SUV
If you’re travelling with a lot of luggage, or want a comfortable ride, an SUV is a convenient way to carry everything you could need and more. Cars like the Opel Grandland offer a roomy journey no matter where you’re going.