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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.