Rental car and ferry in Catania: who allows it
Catania: according to the published terms, 2 of 19 rental companies allow the ferry, 3 with authorisation, 2 don't allow it. For 12 rental companies the terms don't say.
Rules checked on October 19, 2026; prices checked on October 20, 2026 for 3 days.
Search with your dates| Cheapest offer | Ferry | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Panda or similarOutside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Allowed | Allowed at no cost within Italy; cars from Alghero and Cagliari only between Sardinian islands. | 2 offers, from €21View offer |
| DS 4 or similarIn town · Catania - Corso Italia | Allowed | Local ferries allowed; Corsica yes, Greece and Malta no. | 5 offers, from €289View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Catania Aeroporto | With authorisation | Tell the desk before taking a ferry (stated on the Catania branch page, not in the general terms). | 1 offers, from €55View offer |
| Nissan Micra or similarIn the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | With authorisation | Written authorisation needed; without it, a €250 penalty. | 7 offers, from €74View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Catania Centro Città | With authorisation | Allowed without authorisation on scheduled ferries to Italian islands; Corsica, Greece and other foreign destinations need written authorisation. | 7 offers, from €77View offer |
| Toyota Aygo X or similarOutside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not allowed | Ferries not allowed. | 5 offers, from €19View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarOutside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not allowed | No sea transport at all. | 6 offers, from €50View offer |
| Fiat Pandina or similarRental car centre · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 2 offers, from €47View offer |
| Citroen C1 or similarOutside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 5 offers, from €51View offer |
| Fiat 500e or similarRental car centre · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 10 offers, from €56View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Catania Porto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 12 offers, from €73View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €84View offer |
| Wild Card or similarIn town · Catania Porto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €84View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 14 offers, from €84View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €102View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Catania - San Giuseppe La Rena | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 8 offers, from €131View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarIn town · Catania - San Giuseppe La Rena | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 5 offers, from €136View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarOutside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 6 offers, from €390View offer |
| Volkswagen Up or similarOutside the terminal · Catania Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 2 offers, from €416View offer |
The desk has the final say and terms can change: if you plan to take a ferry, mention it at pick-up.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a rental car on the ferry from Catania?
Yes with 2 of 19; with the rental company's authorisation with 3; 2 don't allow it. Offers from those that allow it are at the top of the table.
Is damage during the crossing covered?
It depends on the company: some cover it only with the protections you take, others with the contract's protections; for the rest the terms don't say.