Gela travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gela
With a population of 73.854, Gela is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Gela
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gela in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 56 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Gela, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Gela
Plane
Although Gela doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comiso (CIY), which is located 34 km from Gela. 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 Gela from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
Located 5 km from the city centre, Gela Anic is the busiest station in Gela. Another popular train station is Gela, located 1.7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gela is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 89 km from Gela. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Gela. From Naples, the bus ride to Gela takes 1260 km and will cost you around £58. From Rome, the ticket costs about £57 for a journey of 1534 km. The most popular bus station is Gela Cemetery, located 0.3 km from the city centre of Gela. Gela Via Venezia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Gela
Where to stay in popular areas of Gela
Hiring a car in Gela
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Gela (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. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gela, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.