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Hire a car at Catania Airport with Hertz
If you’re flying into Sicily via Catania Airport, hiring a car can be one of the most convenient ways of getting around the island. You’ll find the best deals for car hire at Catania Airport at our Hertz desk, located on the main level in the Arrivals Hall.
Our Catania Airport Location is just:
- A 10-minute drive from Piazza del Duomo
- A 15-minute drive from Catania Harbour
- A 20-minute drive from Catania City Centre
- Just under an hour from the city of Syracuse
- Just over an hour from the base of Mt. Etna
- Collecting your hire car from Catania Airport
- What Cars Can I Hire from Catania Airport?
- Returning your hire car to Catania Airport
- How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking
- FAQ’s
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Catania Airport
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Fontanarossa Airport, Sicily, Catania, 95100, Italy
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Collecting your hire car from Catania Airport
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.
Returning your hire car to Catania Airport
Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.
Where to return your hire car
Returning your hire car to Catania Airport is easy and getting back you can follow a similar route to the one you probably took when leaving the airport. If you’re driving from Catania:
- From Via Amerigo Vespucci turn right onto Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena.
- When you reach the roundabout, take the first exit onto Via Santa Maria Goretti.
- When on Via Santa Maria Goretti you’ll approach a roundabout, take the 2nd exit.
- From here the airport should be on your left and you should start to see signs for the car return and P4.
- Follow the road and signs until you arrive at the entrance of the P4 carpark.
What to do when you return your hire car
Once you’re in the P4 car park, follow the instructions of the Hertz staff, who are on hand to help you. If you’re dropping off the car very early or late, you may need to arrange a drop off when you first pick up your car.
Find out more on returning your car.
How to extend your hire car booking
Need to extend your car hire? No problem, you can easily do this by contacting the Catania Airport car hire branch to discuss an extension.
Further information such as rental record numbers and driver’s license information may be requested.
FAQs
Can I rent a car in Italy with a UK driving licence?
Yes, you can use your UK driving licence to rent a car in Italy, though there are some stipulations. You’ll need a full and valid driver’s licence, and your passport as proof of ID. You’ll also need a credit/debit card to pay for your rental car.
Can I rent a car in Italy and drive to France?
Yes, you can rent a car in Italy and drive it to France, though a €16 Cross Border fee will be applied. If you’re planning a multi-country trip, you must also let us know in advance, otherwise you will incur fines. Check with your pick-up location about dropping off your car hire at a different location.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Catania?
The cost of renting a car in Catania depends on a number of factors including the length of your car hire, the vehicle you hire and any extras included. Likewise, the amount of fuel you use on your trip will affect your overall cost. Read our car hire guide for more information on car hire with Hertz.
Should you rent a car in Catania?
Renting a car in Catania is one of the easiest ways to explore the island of Sicily. From the rural beauty of the Sicilian landscape to the towns, cities and other attractions found across the island, renting a car from Hertz can make exploration a breeze.
Explore places within 15 miles of Catania Airport
Teatro Massimo Bellini
3.7 miles from the Airport (approx)
68 parking spaces (approx)
10 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30 AM - 1 PM (approx)
Monastero dei Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena
- 3.5 miles from the Airport (approx)
- 125 parking spaces (approx)
- 6 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open, 9:30 AM - 5 PM (approx)
Basilica della Collegiata
- 3.6 miles from the Airport (approx)
- 100 parking spaces (approx)
- 7 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open, 9 AM - 7 PM (approx)
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