Castel Gandolfo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castel Gandolfo

With a population of 3,694, Castel Gandolfo is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Castel Gandolfo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo in July
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castel Gandolfo in July
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castel Gandolfo

Plane

When flying to Castel Gandolfo, you’ll arrive at Rome Ciampino (CIA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Castel Gandolfo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Castel Gandolfo, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Castel Gandolfo to Naples takes 1h 12m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 19m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Castel Gandolfo is the busiest station in Castel Gandolfo. Another popular train station is Castel Gandolfo Villetta, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castel Gandolfo is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 14 miles from Castel Gandolfo. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castel Gandolfo, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Naples, the bus ride to Castel Gandolfo takes 150 miles and will cost you around £12. From Perugia, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 185 miles.

Plane

When flying to Castel Gandolfo, you’ll arrive at Rome Ciampino (CIA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Castel Gandolfo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Castel Gandolfo, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Castel Gandolfo to Naples takes 1h 12m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 19m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Castel Gandolfo is the busiest station in Castel Gandolfo. Another popular train station is Castel Gandolfo Villetta, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castel Gandolfo is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 14 miles from Castel Gandolfo. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castel Gandolfo, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Naples, the bus ride to Castel Gandolfo takes 150 miles and will cost you around £12. From Perugia, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Castel Gandolfo

Airlines serving Castel Gandolfo

British Airways
Good (4,595 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Transavia
Good (78 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (227 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (745 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (35 reviews)
Albawings
Good (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Castel Gandolfo

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castel Gandolfo

Most booked hotels in Castel Gandolfo

Atlantis Inn Castelgandolfo
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Hotel La Culla del Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Hotel & Spa Villa Mercede
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Villa Tuscolana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Lh Hotel Domus Caesari
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Hotel Castel Gandolfo
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£110+

Hiring a car in Castel Gandolfo

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Castel Gandolfo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.31 and £25.74.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Castel Gandolfo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.31 and £25.74.