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Good to know
- IATA code
- CTA
- ICAO code
- LICC
- To city centre
- 5 km
- Main road
- A19
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus · Shuttle
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 19
- Rental companies
- 5
- Off-airport offices
- 4
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Rental desks at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Rental companies at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
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Autovia
- Offices
- 1
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Centauro
- Offices
- 1
Firefly
- Offices
- 1
Sicily by Car
- Offices
- 1
At Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport sits south-west of Catania, on the Italian island of Sicily. It is also known as Vincenzo Bellini Airport. Catania is 5 km away, by the A19; there is also a train, a bus and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
A shuttle bus links the terminal with Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, the airport’s separate rail station, and a ride on it can be bought jointly with the train ticket.
Public transport into town
Catania-Aeroporto Fontanarossa station sits on the suburban railway between Bicocca and Catania-Acquicella, served by the Messina-Syracuse, Catania-Palermo and Catania-Caltagirone lines. Inter-city coaches bound for Catania also call at the airport, and bus tickets come from kiosks at the eastern exit of Arrivals.
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Rules of the road in Italy
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Italy: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Catania from the airport?
5 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Italy?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Catania-Fontanarossa Airport?
At the airport: Autovia, Avis, Centauro, Sicily by Car and 11 independent offices. Desks are in Terminal C. Outside the airport, nearby: Firefly and 3 independent offices.