Package for a catheter, with a catheter having catheter tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being provided with a catheter connector. A main body is provided for holding the catheter, and a cap for closing off the main body. A gel container is positioned inside the main body, the gel container being provided with a cavity for holding an amount of gel-like lubricating agent. The gel container comprises a first opening at a distal end, and a second opening at a proximal end. The catheter tube is disposed through the first opening and second opening when stored in the package. The main body is made of a rigid material to allow easy and reliable storage.
