The gateway to a number of Sicily’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, Catania is a great place to begin a self-guided tour of the eastern region of the island and witness some of the beaches along the east coast’s Ionian Sea. Motorhome hire in Catania is a popular way to do this and a great way to explore some of the less travelled towns and villages.
There are a vast amount of camper sites within the area, making motorhome hire a great way to travel. Most sites are located along the coast. Motorhome travellers can still enjoy a beach holiday without having to stay in a luxurious resort.
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Catania boasts a thriving campervan rental scene, catering to a wide range seeking budget to luxury style campervan rental adventures. To get the best deal for your Italy RV rental adventure, comparing options from various brands is key. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
Recommended campervan drives in Catania
Motorway A19:
From Catania, travel west into the centre of the island, passing through the mountains and hills and making for some spectacular scenery. Camper sites can be found en route, such as Agriturismo Gerace or Eurocamping 2 Rocche.
Northeast coast:
Along motorways A18 and A20, experience both the Ionic Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea coastlines. Explore the magnificent Mount Etna while resting at Campsite Etna. There are plenty of camper sites on this route, including campsite Paradise along the Ionic Sea and Il Cecero at the Mediterranean Sea.
World Heritage site tour:
This is a great drive for discovering the famous sites in the southeast. Visit the Greek ruins in Syracuse from Campsite Rinaura (Agitourist), Ragusa’s Baroque architecture from Capo Scalambri and stay at Valle dei Templi internaz SL to witness the Valley of the Temples.
Tips To Drive a Rental RV in Catania
Road network:
Motorways throughout the island are in good condition. The A20 is a toll road. Petrol stations are plentiful.
Speed limits:
Urban roads: 50kph if not posted otherwise Provincial highways: 90kph National roads and motorways: 110-130kph
Alcohol limits:
0.5 per cent, fines are high and imprisonment is possible.
Fuel:
Above average as a result of import to the island.
Safety:
All roads are patrolled and speeding is not tolerated. Driving is on the right-hand side, and driving close behind the vehicle ahead is customary.
Returning Your Sicilian Camper Van Rental
Firstly, make sure you return on time and give your self extra time for the inspection and local paperwork. If you return late, they may charge you an additional day, plus you could be causing the next rental party to have to wait.
If you are going to be late due to some emergency, you should inform the rental company.
Secondly, return the campervan in a similar condition of cleanliness as when received. If it is excessively dirty, you can be charged an additional cleaning fee.
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- Reviewed and updated: 06 June 2025
- Written by Eamonn Turley, expert in campervan and car rental