Marsala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marsala

With a population of 77’915, Marsala is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marsala has to offer.

When to visit Marsala

Marsala in November
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marsala in November
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Marsala

Plane

When flying to Marsala, you’ll arrive at Trapani Birgi (TPS), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marsala from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Marsala is the busiest station in Marsala. Another popular train station is Marsala Mozia Birgi, located 11 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Marsala is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 236 km from Marsala. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marsala, including FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi and Segesta Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Marsala takes 80 km and will cost you around £22. From Catania, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 459 km.

Plane

When flying to Marsala, you’ll arrive at Trapani Birgi (TPS), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marsala from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Marsala is the busiest station in Marsala. Another popular train station is Marsala Mozia Birgi, located 11 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Marsala is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 236 km from Marsala. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marsala, including FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi and Segesta Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Marsala takes 80 km and will cost you around £22. From Catania, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 459 km.

Airports near Marsala

Airlines serving Marsala

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (326 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marsala

From 5-star hotels such as the Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo - Luxury Wine Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel President, Marsala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marsala

Most booked hotels in Marsala

Baglio Oneto dei Principi di San Lorenzo - Luxury Wine Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Villa Favorita
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
Best Western Hotel Stella D'Italia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Grand Hotel Palace
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Marsala

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Marsala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Marsala is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Marsala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Marsala is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.