Cefalù travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cefalù

With a population of 11.613, Cefalù is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cefalù has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cefalù

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Kalura - By Hotel Kalura (Via Vincenzo Cavallaro 13) and 22 Cucina Isolana (Via Porto Salvo, 67, Cefalù PA, Italy) are great picks.

When to visit Cefalù

Cefalù in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cefalù in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cefalù

Plane

Although Cefalù doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 83 km from Cefalù. 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 Cefalù from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cefalù, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cefalù to Catania takes 5h 08m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £33 for a 9h 05m trip. The train station in Cefalù is called Cefalù, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cefalù is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 313 km from Cefalù. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cefalù, including Itabus, FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee. From Catania, the bus ride to Cefalù takes 233 km and will cost you around £29. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

Although Cefalù doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 83 km from Cefalù. 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 Cefalù from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cefalù, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cefalù to Catania takes 5h 08m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £33 for a 9h 05m trip. The train station in Cefalù is called Cefalù, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cefalù is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 313 km from Cefalù. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cefalù, including Itabus, FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee. From Catania, the bus ride to Cefalù takes 233 km and will cost you around £29. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 636 km.

Airlines serving Cefalù

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cefalù

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cefalù

Most booked hotels in Cefalù

Artemis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Hotel Kalura
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Acacia Resort Parco Dei Leoni
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Hotel Tourist
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Ma&Mi Guest House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£56+
Villa Gaia Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+

Hiring a car in Cefalù

Hiring a car in Cefalù costs £58 per day, on average, or £233 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Palermo Punta Raisi.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Cefalù (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. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cefalù, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Cefalù costs £58 per day, on average, or £233 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 59% more expensive than at Palermo Punta Raisi.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Cefalù (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. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cefalù, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.