Sicily By Car, Catania Car Rental

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Sicily By Car - Catania Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

APT Fontanarossa - Rent a Car Area - Via Fontanarossa, 20

Telephone

+39095349900 / +393489014626

Pick-up Instructions

The rental office is located outside the terminal. After exiting, turn right and walk along the road for approximately 200 meters. You will reach the Car Rental Zone, where all rental companies are located.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return the car to the designated rental car parking area next to the terminal. Address: Via Fontanarossa, 20, 95121 Catania CT. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rryCbq9yiqDkxYZE9 After returning the vehicle, please walk approximately 200 meters back to the terminal.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -23:29 08:00 -19:59	08:00 -23:29	08:00 -23:29	08:00 -23:29	08:00 -23:29 08:00 -19:59	08:00 -23:29	08:00 -23:29

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

A print-out voucher is more accepted in this store.

Age requirements

19 - 82 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 19 - 22 years old with charge of EUR 14.13 - 21.2 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 3 year(s).

The following models require 1 year's of license holding time: Nissan Leaf, Opel Astra, Volkswagen Golf Vii, Kia Ceed Estate, Vauxhall Corsa, Fiat Panda, Mx 5 Cabrio, 4 Series Convertible

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Official embassy translation in English

Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

EU Driving Licence

Full driver's license issued in Italy

If you are renting a Citroen DS7 CROSSBACK or similar, Nuova C5 X Hybrid or similar, Jeep Compass or similar, AUDI Q5 or similar, or Q5 S-Tronic or similar, please ensure that both your driving license and ID document are issued by the same country.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Italy

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following countries is allowed and free of charge:
Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Vatican City State, The Republic of San Marino, Monaco, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, Croatia

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Germany

All vehicles entering these areas must display an environmental sticker indicating the vehicle's carbon emission level.Drivers of vehicles that fail to display an environmental label sticker will be fined 40-80 euros. We suggest to check with the counter when you pick up the car if you need to prepare the sticker for yourself.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Moldova, Serbia, Slovakia, Albania, Bulgaria, Estonia

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 900 for Mg 3,Vauxhall Corsa,Fiat Panda,Mx 5 Cabrio,

EUR 1200 for Nissan Leaf,Opel Astra,Volkswagen Golf Vii,Kia Ceed Estate,Peugeot 308, Hyundai I30 Automatic Or Similar,Peugeot 3008 Automatic 4x4 Or Similar,Jeep Compass,4 Series Convertible,

EUR 3500 for Audi Q8 4x4-diesel-4wd,Chevrolet Suburban,Audi Q5 S-tronic 4wd 2.0 Automatic Or Similar,Mercedes Benz Gle-diesel--4wd,

EUR 1200 for Jeep Compass,

EUR 1200 for Mg 3,

EUR 900 for Nissan Leaf,

EUR 2200 for Mercedes Vito Long 2.2 9pax Wt Automatic Or Similar,Ford Transit 2.0 9pax Wt Or Similar,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4000 for Audi Q8 4x4-diesel-4wd,Chevrolet Suburban,Audi Q5 S-tronic 4wd 2.0 Automatic Or Similar,Mercedes Benz Gle-diesel--4wd,

EUR 1600 for Nissan Leaf,Opel Astra,Volkswagen Golf Vii,Kia Ceed Estate,Peugeot 308, Hyundai I30 Automatic Or Similar,Peugeot 3008 Automatic 4x4 Or Similar,Jeep Compass,4 Series Convertible,

EUR 1400 for Mg 3,Vauxhall Corsa,Fiat Panda,Mx 5 Cabrio,

EUR 1600 for Jeep Compass,

EUR 1600 for Mg 3,

EUR 1400 for Nissan Leaf,

EUR 2500 for Mercedes Vito Long 2.2 9pax Wt Automatic Or Similar,Ford Transit 2.0 9pax Wt Or Similar,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.3 mi from Catania Airport

Railway Stations

3.1 mi from Stazione Catania Porto Acquicella

3.1 mi from Stazione Catania Centrale

Hotels

0.3 mi from Etna Parking

0.4 mi from Catania Aeroporto

0.6 mi from Catania International Airport Hotel

Other Landmarks

2.3 mi from Pescheria Market

2.9 mi from Via Etnea

3.4 mi from Ciminiere Centro Fieristico

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Map view of Sicily By Car Store Location

coordinates: 37.471201 15.067844

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.6 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 4.5
Vehicle cleanliness: 4.3
Spaciousness: 4.0
Counter staff: 3.3
Pick-up location: 2.8
Drop-off location: 3.6
Pick-up time: over 60 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

V.Meshoulam Boyadzhiev
Catania
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Habíamos reservado un coche a recoger en el aeropuerto de Catania. Al llegar al mostrador, había una cola tremenda y, aún teniendo la reserva, tuvimos que coger "número" para ser atendidos. Preguntamos por nuestro turno al staff de SilicyByCar y contestaron con burla "see you tomorrow"... Finalmente, tras esperar durante 3,5h y más de 80 turnos, pudimos coger el coche. Respecto al coche, excelente, nuevo y limpio. El drop off del coche, en otro mostrador que el de recogida, fue fácil y rápido.
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F.Failla
Catania
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Waited more than an hour and the lady at the counter was very rude I asked to speak with manager and he was even ruder than her ! A completely ripoff avoid this company looks everything cheap but at the counter you have a big surprise!
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A.B
Catania
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Plus de 2h d’attente pour récupérer la voiture, après 30min de recherche pour comprendre qu’ils ne sont pas au terminal comme annoncé. Toutefois rien à dire sur l’agence que ça soit pour récupérer ou rendre la voiture, ils ont été professionnels.
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N.Fluehr Lobban
Catania
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
The customer service was excellent, though at the airport in Catania where to pick up the car was not at all clear and we ended up waiting over two hours to pick up the car which was a bit of a nightmare.
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P.Bowyer
Catania
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
The collection took about 90 minutes, just to get through the queue - for which you had to take a ticket to reserve your place - although this was not immediately obvious. There must be a simpler and more efficient way in which to book people into cars than the systems used here - it took about 20 minutes per car - horrendous!
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T.FOK
Catania
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Car is reasonable and as expected, but pick up location is in a separate building next to the terminal nut not mentioned on the booking contract, this should be improved. It may not necessary to get full protection from web since the car rental will sell you additional insurance and you don't need to claim the excess. Further, the renter full coverage is essential for driving in Sicily.
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D.Hanesworth
Catania
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
The price of hire was expensive compared to renting in other places. Maybe the Sicilians are too greedy. Pick-up was a farce: it took two and a half hours! Never before have I had such a disagreeable experience. Too many people, too few staff, and on that basis alone I would be reluctant to use Sicily By Car again. This must be better in the future.
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A.Laferrara
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Very professional and friendly service. At the drop off was pouring down rain and the place was a good 10 minutes walking from the airport, I asked the guy after he checked the car if he could drive me back and he did, his name was Vito. I am very satisfied.
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M.BUENO RODRIGUEZ
Catania
6.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Nos ofrecieron el seguro de más alto precio sólo y cuando dijimos q no, nos ofrecieron otro más barato. No nos han devuelto la fianza de 200€ y me cobraron tras la entrega del vehículo 300€ más, estando el coche en prefectos condiciones
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Armand Church
Catania
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
There was a long queue when picking up the car, the staff were unfriendly and slow. It took over an hour to get the car.
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Athena Zechariah
Catania
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Waited for over an hour!
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Bishop Franklin
Catania
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Good attitude, but service is a bit slow
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Cornell Warner
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Very satisfied, the service was enthusiastic. I will come again next time.
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Drew Berkeley
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
This is my second time renting this year, and the service was excellent.
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Isaac Leigh
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
The counter staff were very friendly and efficient.
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Gloria Louisa
Catania
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Responsible and reliable.
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Eileen Eveline
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Quick and efficient. They do promote insurance, but if you say no, they respect your choice without any hassle. There's no need to stick to rental companies inside the airport terminal, as this limits your options. Many rental companies are just a few minutes' walk from the airport, so you can choose those with better reviews and a wider range of vehicles.
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L.Harney
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
A different branch, but same great service. Cannot fault this team
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Hilary Rusk
Catania
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Very good.
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Ryan Malan
Catania
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
After the tire blew out, it took about 2 hours for the car rental company to answer the phone. The 24-hour roadside assistance hotline was called for half an hour, but neither the rental company nor the assistance service spoke good English. The replacement car provided by the rental company needed to be picked up in person, and the journey took more than an hour, wasting almost the entire day. I would suggest avoiding this company.
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O.STEFAN
Catania
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 3, 2025
was a very good car Ford Kuga automatic at a great price; process went smooth just have to do a good verification when getting the car
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