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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castel Gandolfo in July
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Castel Gandolfo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Castel Gandolfo

Airlines serving Castel Gandolfo

British Airways
Good (4,484 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (220 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (755 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 £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 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)
£121+
Hotel La Culla del Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Hotel & Spa Villa Mercede
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Villa Tuscolana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Domus Caesari
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Hotel Castelgandolfo
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£106+

Hiring a car in Castel Gandolfo

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.

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.