The drop-off car park in Catania is clearly visible in front of the main roundabout which leads to the multi-storey car park p4 / rent-a-car: the Locauto stalls are located on the ground floor. Returns can also be made during the closing time of the rental office.
Locauto parking is located at one hundred meters from the office rental, on the right side of the terminal.
To return your car at Fontanarossa Airport, follow car rental signs and look for the parking area, which stands in front of the main roundabout just before entering the car rental area. Out of hours drop-off is also available.
Going to Sicily on holiday? Then don’t miss Catania, the second largest metropolitan city of the island. Its history is a very troubled one: rising so close to the mount Etna, it suffered many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and thus underwent many urban transformations during its centuries-long history. However, it still retains its Baroque essence, whose traces are scattered all over the town in its churches and palaces. This magnificent aura intertwines with the picturesque air of markets and docks where the freshest fish and fruit is sold. Along the streets of the town centre you will also have the chance of meeting with the locals at the typical Catanese kiosks and share with them the pleasure of enjoying food specialties from all over Sicily. Apart from art and food, the top things to do in Catania also include visits to the town’s underground maze, where many Catanese people sought refuge during the WWII bombings, and obviously to the beguiling beaches nearby. From Catania you may also wish to move westward and climb on mount Etna to breathe some fresh air and enjoy stunning panoramas.
Visiting the city of Catania is easy, as the town centre is quite small, but there is so much to see and do also outside it that you will perforce be required to make transfers with a private vehicle. Straight after picking up your luggage at Catania Airport, we advise you to immediately hire a car to get to Catania and plan every further step with the utmost liberty: Locauto rental offices come in handy as they’re located right in front of the Arrivals Gate. By downloading our Locauto Elefast App, you will also be able to book your car, pick it up and return it without checking in at our desks. Our fleet comprises the most reliable makes and models for all car segments; all vehicles are equipped with very performant engines and comply with the latest EU directives. Please look up on our website for the vehicles available on your designated vacation time at our car rental office at Catania airport: our options include a wide range of vehicles from city cars to luxury estate wagons. Remember just to check what type of transmission they are equipped with and make sure you’re eligible to drive them.
Streets can be very tricky all around Catania and inside the city centre, so we recommend you paying attention to the street floor to avoid hitting any depression with your car wheels. We also advise you to equip your car with a sat nav because signs are not always clear here, especially outside the city, and always pay attention to your speed: many traffic lights in Catania are equipped with sensors and cameras which detect every violation. In Catania’s town centre you will also encounter a restricted-area (be sure to check the map online) which you can access freely if you’re driving an electric car as long as you register your car’s plate at the district offices: ask our staff at the Airport rental office for more information, we will be pleased to help you out with any such need.
Locauto Rent is a 100% Italian company, active in the rent-a-car market since late 70s. Our rental locations network covers the main Italian airports, the biggest railway stations and the major cities. We provide a full range of rental services: short, medium and long term, van rental service and a truly innovative digital full self-service car rental. Our fleet is of the highest level and is among the youngest in the market in terms of average age. We are commonly known for convenient, flexible and transparent pricing solutions and we are recognized for our service, human and technologically evolved at once.
The "Pescheria di Catania", is one of the oldest fish markets of Sicily, where tradition, folklore and smells join in an enchanting blend.
An excursion on Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, is a surprising discovery: Etna is also a mountain to explore.
The Sicilian Baroque finds its highest expression in the provinces of Siracusa and Ragusa, between Noto, Siracusa, Ragusa Ibla, Scili and Modica.
Taormina, undisputed pearl of the Ionian, castled on the mountain and with a lovely view of the sea and the Gulf of Catania.
