Acireale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Acireale

With a population of 49,477, Acireale is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acireale has to offer.

When to visit Acireale

Acireale in March
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acireale in March
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Acireale

Plane

When flying to Acireale, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Acireale include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Acireale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Acireale. The train journey from Acireale to Palermo takes 5h 28m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £23 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Acireale is the busiest station in Acireale. Another popular train station is Acireale Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Acireale is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 13 km from Acireale. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acireale, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Acireale takes 233 km and will cost you around £14. From Naples, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 781 km.

Plane

When flying to Acireale, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Acireale include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Acireale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Acireale. The train journey from Acireale to Palermo takes 5h 28m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £23 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Acireale is the busiest station in Acireale. Another popular train station is Acireale Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Acireale is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 13 km from Acireale. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acireale, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Acireale takes 233 km and will cost you around £14. From Naples, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 781 km.

Airlines serving Acireale

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,525 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acireale

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £53 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Acireale

Most booked hotels in Acireale

Grande Albergo Maugeri
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Best Western Hotel Santa Caterina
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Ibis Styles Catania Acireale
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Santa Tecla Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+

Hiring a car in Acireale

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Acireale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acireale, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Acireale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acireale, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.