All-inclusive car rental in Catania
An all-inclusive rental in Catania is the key to eastern Sicily - Mount Etna, Taormina and Syracuse - with full insurance and zero excess included.
Catania sits at the foot of Mount Etna and is the natural base for eastern Sicily. A car opens up the volcano’s lava roads, the clifftop town of Taormina and the ancient Greek ruins of Syracuse - all hard to combine without your own wheels.
A Cardamar all-inclusive rental includes comprehensive zero-excess cover, unlimited mileage and free cancellation, with pick-up at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Good to know before you drive in Catania
| Pick-up point | Catania Airport (CTA) |
|---|---|
| Highlight | Mount Etna (Europe’s largest volcano) |
| Best day trips | Taormina, Syracuse, Noto |
| Best months | April–June, September–October |
Eastern Sicily by car
A road climbs the slopes of Etna to around 1,900m at Rifugio Sapienza, where you can take a cable car higher - a unique drive through black lava fields. Taormina, with its Greek theatre and sea views, is under an hour north, and baroque Syracuse and Noto lie to the south.
Sicilian driving is lively and rural roads can be rough, so zero-excess cover is genuinely reassuring here.
Practical tips
Catania’s city centre has ZTL zones - park outside and explore on foot. Fill up before heading into the countryside, where stations are sparser.
The all-inclusive price includes full insurance, unlimited mileage and airport fees, so exploring the whole region does not add to your cost.
Catania car rental - FAQ
Can I drive up Mount Etna?
Yes - a road climbs to about 1,900m at Rifugio Sapienza, with a cable car and 4x4 tours higher up. The drive through the lava fields is unforgettable.
How far is Taormina from Catania?
Under an hour north by motorway - a classic day trip.
Is zero-excess cover worth it in Sicily?
Yes - lively traffic and rough rural roads make minor damage more likely, and zero excess means you are not liable.