Car hire at Catania Fontanarossa Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Catania Fontanarossa Airport it puts 127 offers from 21 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
127 offers from €6/day · prices for Oct 26 → Oct 29
See the offers ↓Ready-made picks – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
The best offer for each need among the 127 offers on this page: 3 days, Oct 26 → Oct 29, prices read on October 19, 2026.
| Best for | Car | Price | Deposit and excess | Pick-up | View offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Toyota Aygo X or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €19 for 3 days · €6/day | Deposit €900 · Excess €1200 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 0.5 km | View offer |
| Automatic gearbox | Toyota Yaris Cross or similar · Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €33 for 3 days · €11/day | Deposit €900 · Excess €1800 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 0.5 km | View offer |
| For families (5 seats, 2+ suitcases) · SUV | Fiat 500X or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 3 bags · | €30 for 3 days · €10/day | Deposit €900 · Excess €1200 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 0.5 km | View offer |
| 7 seats or more | Skoda Kodiaq or similar · Manual · 7 seats · 4 bags · | €237 for 3 days · €79/day | Deposit €1450 · Excess €3050 | Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 0.4 km | View offer |
| Nearest | Fiat Grande Panda or similar · Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · | €315 for 3 days · €105/day | Deposit €300 · Excess €1500 | In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto · 0.4 km | View offer |
| Lowest deposit | Toyota Aygo or similar · Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · | €136 for 3 days · €45/day | Deposit €0 · Excess €1200 | In town · Catania - San Giuseppe La Rena · 0.5 km | View offer |
Prices by month – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
7 days from the 15th of each month, pick-up and return at 10 am, 30-year-old driver. Prices read on October 19, 2026.
| Month | From | Per day | Median | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €27 | €4 | €120 | 89 |
| December 2026 | €32 | €5 | €175 | 131 |
| January 2027 | €66 | €9 | €324 | 133 |
| February 2027 | €69 | €10 | €358 | 140 |
| March 2027 | €112 | €16 | €332 | 136 |
| April 2027 | €200 | €29 | €390 | 137 |
| May 2027 | €200 | €29 | €424 | 137 |
| June 2027 | €200 | €29 | €411 | 139 |
Frequently asked questions – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Catania Fontanarossa Airport: how much does car hire cost?
For 3 days (Oct 26 → Oct 29) prices start at €19 (€6/day): Toyota Aygo X (pick-up: Catania Aeroporto). The median price of the 127 offers is €106. Prices read on October 19, 2026; they change with other dates.
How do I see prices for my dates?
Just change the dates (YYYY-MM-DD) in this link: https://smartrents.it/en/auto?luogo=aeroporto-CTA&from=2026-10-26&to=2026-10-29&fromHour=10&toHour=10&age=30&via=ai. fromHour and toHour set the pick-up and return hours (6–23), age the driver's age; to return the car somewhere else add &drop= and the place name, e.g. &drop=Roma. Prices are read live for those dates.
How much are the deposit and the excess?
The deposit ranges from €0 to €2200, with a median of €500. The damage excess ranges from €950 to €4758. Each offer states them before you book.
Are there cars with an automatic gearbox?
Yes: 35 offers, from €33 for 3 days (Toyota Yaris Cross).
Where do you pick up the car?
Airport: 75, Town and other points: 52. The nearest pick-up point is Catania Aeroporto, 0.4 km away.
Unlimited mileage and free cancellation?
127 of 127 offers include unlimited mileage and 127 of 127 free cancellation.
How many rental companies are there?
21. Their offers are above in a single list, cheapest first, with each one's deposit and excess.
How do you book?
Choose an offer and open “View offer”: you book and pay on the partner's site, which handles payment, support and cancellation. Enter your own dates in the search to see updated prices.
Which month is the cheapest to rent a car?
Over the next months, for 7 days from the 15th, the cheapest is November 2026: from €27 (€4/day). December 2026 from €32, January 2027 from €66, February 2027 from €69, March 2027 from €112, April 2027 from €200, May 2027 from €200, June 2027 from €200. Prices read on October 19, 2026.
Arriving in the evening: can I pick up the car at 11 pm?
Yes: with an 11 pm pick-up on October 18 there were 38 offers from 12 rental companies, from €54 for 3 days (Fiat Pandina, Rental car centre, Catania Aeroporto, 0.4 km).
One-way to Palermo: how much does it cost?
Picking up here and returning in Palermo, on October 18 there were 7 offers from 1 rental company, from €166 for 3 days (Fiat Pandina). Your dates: https://smartrents.it/en/auto?luogo=aeroporto-CTA&drop=082053&from=2026-10-25&to=2026-10-28&fromHour=10&toHour=10&age=30&via=ai
How much does a week of car hire cost?
For 7 days, from Oct 25 to Nov 1, on October 18 there were 65 offers from 17 rental companies, from €96 (€14/day, the Fiat Tipo). Median price: €190.
How much does it cost to rent at 21?
At 21, on October 18 there were 68 offers, from €61 for 3 days with the young driver fee already included (Fiat Tipo). The fee for 3 days ranges from €18 to €81; at 30 prices start from €19.
Search by need – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
- Cheap car: from €6/day, 75 offers
- 7 seats: from €79/day, 13 offers
- Automatic: from €11/day, 35 offers
- SUV: from €10/day, 17 offers
- Low deposit: from €16/day, 44 offers
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Car hire nearby – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Good to know before you drive – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Information checked on October 7, 2026 against the sources shown. Rules and times can change: check them before you set off.
Desks at Arrivals, cars at P-Rent
Car-hire desks are on the ground floor (Arrivals) inside the terminal building. Cars are collected outside at P-Rent, on the ground floor of the P4 multi-storey car park (200 m from Terminal A), or at the offices next to Terminal C.
Source: SAC – Carta dei Servizi 2026 Aeroporto di Catania (pubblicata da ENAC)
From the A19 and the A18
From the A19 Palermo–Catania motorway, take the “Zia Lisa” exit and follow the signs. From the A18 Siracusa–Catania, continue north on the Catania ring road (E45), exit “Asse dei Servizi”, then take the SP70 to the airport.
Source: SAC – Aeroporto di Catania, Auto
6 km from central Catania
Catania airport is 6 km from the city centre and is reached by car along the provincial road SP70.
Source: SAC – Aeroporto di Catania, Auto
No private cars in the Arrivals lane
At Catania airport, private cars are not allowed to enter the “Arrivals” lane.
Source: SAC – Aeroporto di Catania, Auto
Short-stay parking free for 15 minutes
Short-stay car parks P1 and P3, 50 m and 20 m from Terminal A, and P5, 20 m from Terminal C, are free for up to 15 minutes. The airport car parks are open 24 hours a day, holidays included.
Source: SAC – Carta dei Servizi 2026 Aeroporto di Catania (pubblicata da ENAC)
Sant'Agata festival in early February
During the Sant'Agata festival in early February, streets on the procession route in central Catania reopen only gradually. In 2026, once reopened, stretches of Via Etnea, Via Antonino di Sangiuliano and nearby streets had a 20 km/h limit.
Source: Comune di Catania – Sant’Agata 2026, limitazioni alla viabilità (comunicato del 6 febbraio 2026)
Available models – Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Lowest price for 3 days for each model. “Or similar”: the rental company may hand over a car of the same category.
| Model | Offers | From | Gearbox | Seats | Rental companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda | 14 | €21 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 11 |
| Fiat 500 | 13 | €45 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 9 |
| Lancia Ypsilon | 8 | €47 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 5 |
| Opel Corsa | 7 | €90 for 3 days | Manual and automatic | 5 | 5 |
| Toyota Aygo | 6 | €84 for 3 days | Manual | 4 | 4 |
| Fiat 500e | 4 | €56 for 3 days | Automatic | 4 | 2 |
| Peugeot 208 | 4 | €77 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 3 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | 4 | €299 for 3 days | Manual | 9 | 4 |
| Peugeot e-208 | 3 | €59 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 1 |
| Toyota Yaris Hybrid | 3 | €66 for 3 days | Automatic | 5 | 2 |
| Peugeot 308 | 3 | €139 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
| Fiat Grande Panda | 3 | €298 for 3 days | Manual | 5 | 2 |
127 offers from 21 rental companies within 10 km of Catania Fontanarossa Airport, for a 3-day rental (Oct 26 → Oct 29). Prices updated: October 19, 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Peugeot e-208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€59 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€59 for 3 days
€20/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€92 for 3 days€31/day
View offer€92 for 3 days
€31/day
Peugeot 108 or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€95 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€95 for 3 days
€32/day
Cupra Formentor or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 8.9/10
€410 for 3 days€137/day
View offer€410 for 3 days
€137/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 5 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 8.9/10
€490 for 3 days€163/day
View offer€490 for 3 days
€163/day
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€33 for 3 days€11/day
View offer€33 for 3 days
€11/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€33 for 3 days€11/day
View offer€33 for 3 days
€11/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€122 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€122 for 3 days
€41/day
Alfa Romeo Junior or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€123 for 3 days€41/day
View offer€123 for 3 days
€41/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 2 bags · Economy
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€426 for 3 days€142/day
View offer€426 for 3 days
€142/day
Citroen C5 Aircross or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€451 for 3 days€150/day
View offer€451 for 3 days
€150/day
MG ZS or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€64 for 3 days€21/day
View offer€64 for 3 days
€21/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
Outside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€66 for 3 days€22/day
View offer€66 for 3 days
€22/day
Seat Leon or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€126 for 3 days€42/day
View offer€126 for 3 days
€42/day
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Standard
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€130 for 3 days€43/day
View offer€130 for 3 days
€43/day
Jeep Compass or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€169 for 3 days€56/day
View offer€169 for 3 days
€56/day
DS 7 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 5 bags · SUV
Rental car centre · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€349 for 3 days€116/day
View offer€349 for 3 days
€116/day
Renault Espace or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Catania Aeroporto, 1 km · 7 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€959 for 3 days€320/day
View offer€959 for 3 days
€320/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania - Via Brucoli, 1 km · 8 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€95 for 3 days€32/day
View offer€95 for 3 days
€32/day
Peugeot 108 or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Catania - Via Brucoli, 1 km · 8 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€99 for 3 days€33/day
View offer€99 for 3 days
€33/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania - Via S. Giuseppe la Rena, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania - Via S. Giuseppe la Rena, 1 km · 16 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200
€113 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€113 for 3 days
€38/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania Porto, 5 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.2/10
€106 for 3 days€35/day
View offer€106 for 3 days
€35/day
Fiat 600 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Porto, 5 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 8.2/10
€113 for 3 days€38/day
View offer€113 for 3 days
€38/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Misterbianco Centro Città, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Peugeot e-208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Misterbianco Centro Città, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€59 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€59 for 3 days
€20/day
Opel Grandland or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Centro Città, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€152 for 3 days€51/day
View offer€152 for 3 days
€51/day
Jeep Compass or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Centro Città, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.7/10
€155 for 3 days€52/day
View offer€155 for 3 days
€52/day
Mini Cooper Cabrio or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Convertible
In town · Catania - Corso Italia, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.4/10
€365 for 3 days€122/day
View offer€365 for 3 days
€122/day
Cupra Formentor or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Catania Centro Città, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€388 for 3 days€129/day
View offer€388 for 3 days
€129/day
Peugeot 408 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
In town · Catania Centro Città, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€428 for 3 days€143/day
View offer€428 for 3 days
€143/day
Alfa Romeo Junior or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Catania - Corso Italia, 6 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.4/10
€449 for 3 days€150/day
View offer€449 for 3 days
€150/day
Fiat 500e or similar
Automatic · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Catania - Via Novaluce, 8 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€56 for 3 days€19/day
View offer€56 for 3 days
€19/day
Peugeot e-208 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Catania - Via Novaluce, 8 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€59 for 3 days€20/day
View offer€59 for 3 days
€20/day