Car rental in Catania
- € 55.00Minimum rental price
- 2015Car built year
- GasolineCar cuel
- 5Car doors count
- 5Car seats count
- Manual transmissionCar transmission
- Air conditioningAir conditioner
- Navigator $
- Anti-skid chains $
- Children's booster $
- € 45.00Minimum rental price
- 2019Car built year
- GasolineCar cuel
- 5Car doors count
- 5Car seats count
- Manual transmissionCar transmission
- Air conditioningAir conditioner
- Navigator $
- Anti-skid chains $
- Children's booster $
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About the country
- Catania is an ancient port city on the east coast of the island of Sicily
- The population is 313,396
- The area is 180 km2
Climate and weather
- Summers here are long and sunny, and winters are short and mild
- Subtropical Mediterranean climate
- The coldest month is February. The average air temperature during the day is +15°C, and at night - +9-10°C
- The maximum air temperature in August in the afternoon is up to +40°C
The shops
- The main shopping street of Catania is Via Etnea, its length is about 3 km
- The most popular products and national delicacies can be purchased at the Pescheria di Catania market
- It must be remembered that from 13:00 to 16:00 absolutely all shops are closed, but numerous cafes are open
- There are no days off for shopping in Catania
An airport
- Catania Fontanarossa Airport, - located 5 kilometers south of Catania
- The airport is located near the A19 motorway connecting the cities of Catania and Palermo with Central Sicily
- Another A45 motorway runs to the south and connects the city of Syracuse with the rest of the country
Top 5 attractions
- Mount Etna. A natural object that is included in all the lists of "the main sights of Italy"
- Cathedral Square. On the territory there is an Elephant fountain and the main town hall of Catania
- Via Crociferi. Most of the buildings date back to the 17th century and are made in the Baroque style
- The Cathedral of St. Agatha. The relics of the Great Martyr St. Agatha are kept inside
- The Church of St. Nicholas. The largest religious building, which has a rather unusual appearance
Emergency and help service numbers
- Phone code +39 95
- Police - 112
- Fire Service - 115
- Ambulance - 118
- Assistance to motorists - 116
- Water rescue service - 1530
Traffic regulations, traffic features
- The limit of the permissible alcohol content in the driver's blood is 0.5 ppm
- Within the city limits, the maximum speed is 50 km/h
- When driving on a highway that has several lanes in one direction, you should stay as far to the right as possible
- When driving on the motorway, you can stop only in specially designated places
- Depending on the motorway, the permissible speed can be 90, 110 or 130 km/h
Toll roads
- Messina - Catania Toll Road (A18)
- The highway is 76.8 km long and is operated by CAS
- The road runs along the northeast coast of Sicily
- On the A18 highway you can, for example, get to Giardini Naxos or Taormina
- You need to find out the fare on this road on the official CAS website
Speed mode
- 50 km/h - in the city/village
- 90 km/h - outside the city limits
- 110 km/h - on a secondary road
- 130 km/h - on the expressway
Gas stations
- The cheapest type of fuel remains Super senza Pb gasoline (95th unleaded)
- The price of gasoline on the columns with gas stations will be higher compared to those columns where you can refuel yourself
- The inscription on the column "QSelf" means that you need to refuel yourself
Car parking
- You can park your car inexpensively at Catania airport. A day will cost 5€, a week will cost 30€
- Free parking in Catania is street parking from 20:00 to 8:30, as well as on Sundays and holidays
- The cost of street parking in Catania: about €0.75 — €1 per hour
- The cost of parking in the parking lot: about €1 — €1.50 per hour
Penalties
- For speeding at 5 - 30 km/h, you can get a fine of 30 - 200 euros
- Drivers who exceed the speed by more than 30 km/h will receive a fine of 400 to 1400 euros, and will also be temporarily deprived of the right to drive a vehicle
- There are a lot of radars installed on the roads that accurately detect even the slightest deviations from the norm
- A fine of 30 to 150 euros is provided for improper parking
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