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 flying to Castel Gandolfo, you’ll arrive at Rome Ciampino (CIA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Castel Gandolfo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Castel Gandolfo. The train journey from Castel Gandolfo to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Castel Gandolfo is the busiest station in Castel Gandolfo. Another popular train station is Castel Gandolfo Villetta, located 1.2 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Castel Gandolfo is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 22 km from Castel Gandolfo. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castel Gandolfo, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Castel Gandolfo takes 241 km and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 314 km.
Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Castel Gandolfo is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.