Compare offers from international car rental companies and rent a car at Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) with no deposit and no credit card. Choose insurance or full coverage and pay by debit card when picking up the car.
Compare rental terms, choose a vehicle for Catania or your Sicily itinerary, reserve online and collect your car at CTA in four clear steps.
Choose Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), enter your pickup and return times, and view vehicles available for your Sicily trip.
Review the total price, security deposit, accepted cards, mileage, fuel policy, insurance excess, cancellation rules and any supplier-specific restrictions.
Select a vehicle that suits Catania traffic, coastal roads, historic towns or longer drives across Sicily, then complete the reservation and save your voucher.
Follow the rental desk, meeting-point or shuttle instructions on your voucher, inspect the car at pickup and begin your journey from Catania Airport.
Compare airport car hire from international and local partners serving Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
Selected offers may have a reduced or zero security deposit. Check the amount for each vehicle before booking so you know what funds may be blocked or charged at pickup.
Some suppliers accept debit cards or provide rates that do not require a traditional credit card. Review the accepted card type, cardholder rules and available-funds requirements for the exact offer.
Compare included insurance, excess amounts and optional full coverage before driving through Catania traffic, historic towns, coastal roads or mountain routes near Mount Etna.
A rental car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport gives you direct access to Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto and many smaller towns along Sicily's eastern coast. It is especially useful for travellers combining beaches, archaeological sites, mountain scenery and rural destinations in one itinerary.
Before booking, compare the security deposit, accepted credit or debit cards, insurance excess, full-coverage options, mileage, fuel policy, motorway tolls, cancellation terms and restrictions for historic-centre ZTL areas. For Etna or inland routes, also consider road gradient, weather and seasonal conditions.
Rental rates at Catania Fontanarossa Airport vary with travel dates, summer demand, holidays, vehicle class and availability of automatic, SUV and group vehicles. Prices can rise during peak Sicily travel periods, so compare live offers for your exact pickup and return times.
Displayed rates are indicative examples in EUR. Final prices depend on dates, vehicle class, transmission, season, insurance, mileage, driver age and supplier conditions.
| Car Model | Body Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price/day (low season) | Price/day (high season) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda | Mini hatchback | 4 | 1-2 bags | from €22 | from €49 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | Economy hatchback | 4 | 2 bags | from €25 | from €54 |
| Renault Clio | Economy hatchback | 5 | 2 bags | from €28 | from €59 |
| Fiat Tipo | Compact hatchback | 5 | 3 bags | from €32 | from €67 |
| Volkswagen T-Cross | Compact crossover | 5 | 3 bags | from €39 | from €78 |
| Jeep Renegade | Compact SUV | 5 | 3 bags | from €44 | from €89 |
| Peugeot 3008 | Midsize SUV | 5 | 4 bags | from €51 | from €102 |
| Toyota C-HR | Hybrid crossover | 5 | 3 bags | from €56 | from €112 |
| Ford Tourneo Custom | 8-9 seat passenger van | 9 | 5 bags | from €76 | from €148 |
| BMW 3 Series | Premium sedan | 5 | 3 bags | from €88 | from €169 |
164 reviews
"We picked up the car after an early flight at CTA and drove straight to Taormina. The pickup notes were clear, and a small hatchback was perfect for the tighter streets."
"The deposit and debit-card conditions were easy to compare before we booked. That was useful because we did not want any surprises at the counter in Catania."
"Our itinerary covered Syracuse, Noto and a few beaches farther south. Unlimited mileage mattered more than the cheapest daily price, and the comparison made that easy to spot."
"We chose a compact crossover for the drive up toward Etna. It felt comfortable on the steeper roads, and the insurance information was straightforward before checkout."
"The ZTL reminder was genuinely helpful when we spent a night in central Catania. We left the rental in a public car park and explored the historic centre on foot."
"We compared several nine-seat options for a family trip around eastern Sicily. Seeing luggage capacity alongside the price helped us avoid booking something too small."
Essential road rules, ZTL guidance, motorway information and practical tips for driving from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) around eastern Sicily.
Catania Airport is close to the city and connects with major routes across eastern Sicily, but urban congestion, limited-traffic zones, toll sections, narrow historic streets and mountain roads can affect journey times. Plan parking and check access restrictions before entering old town centres.
Parts of central Catania include limited-traffic zones and pedestrian areas where vehicle access can be restricted to authorised traffic or certain times.
Check signs carefully before entering the historic centre and consider using a public car park outside restricted streets when visiting central attractions.
The A18 corridor north of Catania toward Taormina and Messina includes tolled sections, while road and payment arrangements vary across Sicily.
Follow the correct toll lane, keep any ticket issued at entry and confirm with the rental supplier how electronic tolls or unpaid charges are handled.
Routes toward Mount Etna climb quickly and can involve bends, steep gradients, fog, cooler temperatures or temporary restrictions even when Catania is warm.
In summer, allow for heat and heavy tourist traffic; after volcanic activity, follow official road guidance if ash or reduced visibility affects your route.
Explore Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto and inland Sicily by car from Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Explore Piazza del Duomo, Via Etnea, the historic centre and the city's baroque architecture only a short drive from the airport.
Drive toward the southern slopes of Europe's famous active volcano for panoramic viewpoints, lava landscapes and access to the Rifugio Sapienza area.
Visit the hilltop town for its ancient theatre, pedestrian centre and views across the Ionian coast toward Mount Etna.
Head south to Syracuse for the archaeological park, then continue to the compact historic island of Ortigia for baroque streets and waterfront views.
Explore one of southeastern Sicily's best-known baroque towns, with honey-coloured churches, palaces and a walkable historic centre.
Take an inland drive to the area famous for Villa Romana del Casale and its extensive Roman mosaics.
Popular rental categories for Catania visits, Mount Etna drives, Taormina and Syracuse day trips, coastal routes and longer journeys across Sicily from CTA.
Address: Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
Coordinates: 37.466801,15.066400
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| # | Name | Rating | Address | Price Range / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locauto / Enterprise | ★★★★☆ 8.8/10 | Arrivals level, Catania Fontanarossa Airport; vehicle collection follows the supplier instructions for the P-Rent area | From €35/day |
| 2 | SIXT | ★★★★☆ 8.7/10 | Arrivals level, Catania Fontanarossa Airport | From €38/day |
| 3 | Hertz | ★★★★☆ 8.6/10 | Arrivals level, Catania Fontanarossa Airport | From €42/day |
| 4 | Sicily By Car | ★★★★☆ 8.4/10 | Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental area | From €31/day |
| 5 | Europcar | ★★★★☆ 8.3/10 | Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental area | From €39/day |
| 6 | Avis | ★★★★☆ 8.2/10 | Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental area | From €44/day |
| 7 | Budget | ★★★★☆ 8.1/10 | Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental area | From €36/day |
| 8 | Noleggiare | ★★★★☆ 8.0/10 | Arrivals level / airport rental area, Catania Fontanarossa Airport | From €29/day |
| 9 | Drivalia | ★★★★☆ 7.9/10 | Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental area | From €30/day |
| 10 | Italy Car Rent | ★★★★☆ 7.8/10 | Catania Fontanarossa Airport rental area | From €28/day |
Catania Fontanarossa Airport is served by multiple international and local rental providers. Some companies have rental facilities at or near the Arrivals level, while collection procedures, opening hours, shuttle arrangements, prices and availability vary by supplier and booking date. Follow the pickup instructions on your voucher.
Frequently asked questions.
Pickup depends on the supplier. Some rental companies have desks at or near the Arrivals area, while others may use a meeting point or shuttle. Your voucher provides the exact CTA collection instructions.
Some offers accept a debit card, while others require a credit card in the main driver's name. Check the accepted card type, card network, cardholder and available-funds requirements before booking.
The supplier may place a temporary authorisation on the main driver's card or require a deposit at pickup. Compare the amount, payment method and release conditions shown for each offer.
Included protection and excess levels vary by supplier. Review collision and theft protection, exclusions, roadside assistance and optional full-coverage products before choosing a rate.
Some suppliers use airport desks and others may provide shuttle or off-airport collection. Hotel delivery is not standard, so rely only on pickup or delivery arrangements specifically confirmed in your booking.
Bring the driving licence and identification required by your booking, your reservation voucher and the payment card specified in the rental conditions. An International Driving Permit may be required for some licences.
Cancellation and amendment rules depend on the selected rate and provider. Check the free-cancellation deadline, possible fees and refund conditions before confirming the reservation.
Minimum age and young-driver fees vary by supplier and vehicle class. Around Catania, expect busy urban traffic, ZTL restrictions, tolls on parts of the A18 and winding roads on routes toward Mount Etna and inland towns.