Augusta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Augusta
With a population of 30,723, Augusta 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Augusta has to offer.
When to visit Augusta
How to Get to Augusta
Plane
Although Augusta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 29 km from Augusta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Augusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Augusta. The train journey from Augusta to Palermo takes 6h 33m 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 0.4 km from the city centre, Augusta is the busiest station in Augusta. Another popular train station is Augusta Megara-giannalena, located 6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Augusta is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 31 km from Augusta. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Augusta, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Augusta takes 233 km and will cost you around £14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 378 km.
Airlines serving Augusta
Where to stay in popular areas of Augusta
Hiring a car in Augusta
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Augusta (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. The most frequently booked car type in Augusta is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.