The Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is also called the Vincenzo Bellini Airport, and is the second largest airport serving the island of Sicily. The facility is named after the opera composer Vincenzo Bellini who was born in Catania. Last year the airport handled just over 6.2 million passengers, making it the sixth busiest airport in Italy. With so many passengers it is no wonder the airport is an ideal location to pick-up a rental car in Catania. Whether you're planning a Sicily road trip or just looking to tour the local area, a car rental at Catania Airport will make your travels a breeze!
For your convenience, Auto Europe can help you book a rental car in Italy with most major carriers that are doing business in the Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, as well as in offices in downtown Catania. Clients are also offered special deals on chauffeur and airport transfer services during their time in Italy.
Rental Car Suppliers at Fontanarossa Airport
Thanks to our unique relationships with the most trusted car rental companies like Ace, Hertz, and Firefly at the Fontanarossa Airport, we are able to offer special rates you won't find anywhere else (even when renting directly through one of these suppliers). Whether you need an economy car or a versatile van rental in Italy, you can take your pick of the best vehicles available and pay great low prices, too! Use our three-step booking engine above to discover more suppliers and compare rates today!
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Ace at Fontanarossa Airport
Via Fontanarossa, Catania, Italy95121 +39 095 341893
Catania Airport Car Rental in Sicily - Facilities and Amenities
On the first level of the Departures Hall you will find a coffee shop and two restaurants that cater to most tastes. There are only two stores in this area of the airport, including a duty-free shop. In the new redesigned terminal there are a larger number of shops, restaurants and bars that were recently opened so you'll have plenty to do before boarding your flight or picking up your Catania Airport car rental in Sicily. The bank branch inside the Catania-Fontanarossa Airport operates on a normal bank schedule, but the facility's currency exchange centers and ATMs can be accessed by passengers 24-hours a day.
Any questions that may arise during your time in the Catania-Fontanarossa Airport should be directed towards staff members working at one of the airport's information desks. These helpful individuals will be able to provide you with specific airport information, as well as information regarding currency conversion and other travel related needs. Attendants at these desks will speak English and can direct you to the counters for your Catania Airport car rental in Sicily.
Hotels Near Catania Airport
In addition to car rentals, Auto Europe is able to book Catania International Airport hotels and accommodations in surrounding cities. There are a few hotels near the Catania-Fontanarossa Airport including the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel, Brezza Marina, Hotel Trieste, Hotel Valentino and the Hotel Novecento. Call Auto Europe anytime, 24/7 and toll-free at 1-888-223-5555, for more information on any of our premium travel services, from hotels near Catania Airport to sports car rentals in Italy.
Catania International Driver's Permit Requirements
Catania now requires that all Americans planning to drive a vehicle in Italy order an International Driving Permit prior to traveling. You can get an IDP from your local AAA for $20. Please click on the hyperlink to learn more about the newest IDP laws for international drivers in Italy.
Rent a Car at the Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport Via Fontanarossa Catania, Sicily, 95121
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC Latitude: 37.466667
Longitude: 15.063889 General Information: Catania–Fontanarossa Airport also named as Vincenzo Bellini Airport, is an international airport 2.3 NM (4.3 km; 2.6 mi) southwest of Catania, the second largest city on the Italian island of Sicily. It is named after the opera composer Vincenzo Bellini who was born in Catania.
