Christmas holidays in Catania and car rental
During this time of year Catania completely changes its appearance. Although the city is already immensely beautiful, during Christmas, Catania becomes almost magical.
The inhabitants of the area experience the Christmas period with great intensity. In December, Catania becomes the ideal city to spend Christmas. The holidays bring with them activities and events of all kinds.
We are sure that you will not get bored! If you want to make your holiday truly perfect, we recommend that you use a car rental service.
The city will be embellished with decorations and lights of all kinds. To visit every corner of the city and don't miss out on the activities planned for Christmas in Catania, renting a car is the perfect solution.
If you don't have a very high budget, don't worry! With Autonoleggio Prime the cost of car rental at Christmas becomes very low!
What to do in Catania in December 2021
As we have already underlined, Catania in December offers a unique and inimitable atmosphere. Spending Christmas in Catania will allow you to preserve authentic and wonderful memories.
At Christmas, Sicily in general becomes a very popular destination for tourists of all ages. Given the multiplicity of events, the city of Catania is ideal for Christmas holidays both for family trips but also for young groups looking for fun and entertainment.
The folklore and liturgical events of the city manage to involve everyone and not just believers. The religious activities carried out at the cathedral are part of the culture and history of Catania and, for this reason, arouse the interest of every visitor. We know very well that the Cathedral and its grandeur would leave anyone breathless.
For Christmas 2021 in Catania the administration has planned the installation of new lights to highlight all the monuments.
Christmas Markets and Illuminations

What you absolutely cannot miss are the beautiful Christmas markets in Catania. These are numerous installations usually present in via Minoriti but also at Montesano Street Store. Here all the typical artisan products of the area are exhibited. Tourists really appreciate the handmade creations and do not miss the opportunity to buy some gifts in view of Christmas.
The lights in Catania are truly suggestive constructions. It is possible to witness the lighting of the Christmas tree entirely made up of lights. The tree is very imposing, in fact it reaches 12.5 meters in height and is always positioned in Piazza Università.
The colors that characterize it are always red and blue. The rest of the beautiful lights are mainly concentrated in via Etnea but, in general, the city is embellished in every corner. Do not forget to enjoy the beautiful Merry Christmas Market where you can buy souvenirs and Christmas-themed objects.
Even the activities for children are truly special. If yours is a family trip, don't forget the many initiatives aimed at the little ones. It would be great for them to visit Santa Claus' village to post their letter and take part in Christmas-themed workshops.
Why rent a car in Catania
Renting a car in Catania during Christmas will allow you to optimize your time and not depend on public transport. During the Christmas holidays, Catania becomes very chaotic and crowded.
The use of public transport combined with the crowds of tourists could make your trip very stressful. Having a car, on the other hand, will avoid all these complications. Getting a rental car translates into autonomy and fun. Imagine how nice it would be to drive through the streets of Catania and enjoy the Christmas lights from the car window.
During Christmas, mobility in Catania changes and numerous parking concessions are introduced, especiallytto nel centro storico di Catania.
Mobility in Catania during Christmas
The mayor of Catania Salvo Pogliese has arranged some changes regarding mobility in Catania in the month of December. From December 6th to January 6th, the suspension of the coupon for half a day is planned in the blue-striped parking lots.
In order to increase the rotation of the blue spaces, the payment of the long-term parking coupon is also suspended in the areas with a greater commercial vocation.
In the parking lots used for short-term parking in the historic center, it is You can use the integrated Fce-Amts ticket for free use of the interchange car parks.
Car rental Catania without credit card
Thanks to Autonoleggio Prime, you can rent a car in Catania without a credit card and without security deposits! We are the only ones in Italy to offer these conditions.
Unlike other car rental companies, with us the payment method is free and without constraints. We accept debit cards, prepaid cards, bancomat, PostePay but also cash payment when collecting the car.
Our car delivery office is located in the immediate vicinity of the Fontanarossa airport. The Catania Vincenzo Bellini airport is a particularly convenient location for travelers who, as soon as they land, can directly pick up the car on site and move independently towards the city center.
With car rental in Catania you can also visit the beautiful surroundings of the area and visit other places of tourist interest throughout Sicily, without limitations!
You can book a car directly online simply by entering the date and location of rental. Don't leave it to the last second. At Christmas, the demand for car rental in Catania is very high.
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