Giardini Naxos travel guide

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With a population of 6.802, Giardini Naxos 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 Giardini Naxos has to offer.

When to visit Giardini Naxos

Giardini Naxos in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£207
2 travellers
Flight to Giardini Naxos
3 nights at hotel
Giardini Naxos in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£207
2 travellers
Flight to Giardini Naxos
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Giardini Naxos

Plane

Although Giardini Naxos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 43 km from Giardini Naxos. 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 Giardini Naxos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Giardini Naxos. The train journey from Giardini Naxos to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £29 for a 7h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Giardini Naxos is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 39 km from Giardini Naxos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Giardini Naxos, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Giardini Naxos takes 233 km and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 378 km. The most popular bus station is Giardini Naxos Via Dalmazia, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Giardini Naxos. Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Giardini Naxos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 43 km from Giardini Naxos. 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 Giardini Naxos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Giardini Naxos. The train journey from Giardini Naxos to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £29 for a 7h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Giardini Naxos is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 39 km from Giardini Naxos. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Giardini Naxos, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Giardini Naxos takes 233 km and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 378 km. The most popular bus station is Giardini Naxos Via Dalmazia, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Giardini Naxos. Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Giardini Naxos

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,548 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Giardini Naxos

Average rates range from around £62 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 Giardini Naxos

Most booked hotels in Giardini Naxos

Unahotels Capotaormina
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£213+
Splendid Hotel Taormina
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£137+
Taormina Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Unahotels Naxos Beach Sicilia
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Hotel Caesar Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Hotel Isola Bella
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£56+

Hiring a car in Giardini Naxos

Hiring a car in Giardini Naxos costs £21 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Giardini Naxos.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Giardini Naxos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. The most frequently booked car type in Giardini Naxos is Compact (Renault Mégane Estate or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Giardini Naxos costs £21 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Giardini Naxos.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Giardini Naxos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. The most frequently booked car type in Giardini Naxos is Compact (Renault Mégane Estate or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.