Is Catania Expensive?

Is Catania expensive to visit?

Catania is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $130. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Cagliari and Wurzburg.

Catania and Mt. Etna

How expensive is Catania?

On average, visitors spend about $130 per day when visiting Catania (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $261 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Catania here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Catania?

A weekend trip to Catania costs about $391 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $782.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Catania?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Catania costs around $912 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,824.

Is it expensive to backpack in Catania?

Catania is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 6 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $24 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $17 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $29. (See hostel prices in Catania here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Catania.

• $29 for a dorm bed at Ostello degli Elefanti
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• $27 for a dorm bed at The Yard Hostel
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• $29 for a dorm bed at Eco Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Catania?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Catania, it becomes apparent that they are very affordable in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $63 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 16 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $90 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $64 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $64 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Catania?

Activities and things to do in Catania can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $21 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $28.

• Sicilian Natural Parks, Trekking Eco Tour from the Sea to the Mountains: $108
• My sailing tour in Catania: $168
• Etna tour and pistachio lunch - Sicily Hiking Tour: $196
• Typical Pottery Experience with local Artisans in Catania: $58
• Guided Cultural Tour of the Godfather Film in Messina: $122
• Godfather Tour: $213
• From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $239
• Godfather Tour Cinematic Journey through Al Pacino's sets: $119

Is food expensive in Catania?

Food in Catania can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $44 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $49. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Catania: $157
• Cooking Class in Taormina with Lunch Included: $168
• Cesarine: Market Tour & Home Cooking Class in Catania: $205
• Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $47
• Catania: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $72
• Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96

Is transportation expensive in Catania?

The prices of local transportation in Catania can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $22 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $29. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.