Avola travel guide

Avola Tourism | Avola Guide

You're Going to Love Avola

With a population of 28,666, Avola 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 Avola has to offer.

When to visit Avola

Avola in December
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avola in December
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Avola

Plane

Although Avola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comiso (CIY), which is located 30 miles from Avola. 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 Avola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Avola. The train journey from Avola 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. The train station in Avola is called Avola, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avola is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 41 miles from Avola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avola, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Avola takes 145 miles and will cost you around £14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

Although Avola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comiso (CIY), which is located 30 miles from Avola. 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 Avola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Avola. The train journey from Avola 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. The train station in Avola is called Avola, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avola is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 41 miles from Avola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avola, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Avola takes 145 miles and will cost you around £14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airlines serving Avola

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 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 (777 reviews)
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Where to stay in Avola

Average rates range from around £47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avola

Most booked hotels in Avola

Masseria della Volpe
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£213+
Masseria Degli Ulivi
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Nonna Nina
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£35+
Kallikoros Country Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Grand Hotel Sofia
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Grand Hotel Pacla
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Avola

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Avola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.64 and £26.19. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Avola, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Avola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.64 and £26.19. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Avola, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.