Monreale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Monreale
With a population of 21,964, Monreale 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 Monreale has to offer.
When to visit Monreale
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monreale in August, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Monreale, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Monreale
Plane
When flying to Monreale, you’ll arrive at Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Monreale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Monreale, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Monreale to Catania takes 5h 08m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £42 for a 8h 55m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Monreale is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 198 miles from Monreale. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monreale, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Trapani, the bus ride to Monreale takes 60 miles and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 145 miles.
Airlines serving Monreale
Where to stay in popular areas of Monreale
Most booked hotels in Monreale
Hiring a car in Monreale
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Monreale (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 Monreale is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.