Paola travel guide

Paola Tourism | Paola Guide

You're Going to Love Paola

With a population of 12.649, Paola is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paola to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Paola

Paola in June
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paola in June
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paola

Plane

Although Paola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 54 km from Paola. The shortest flight to Paola from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paola, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paola to Naples takes 2h 54m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £39 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paola is called Paola, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paola is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 223 km from Paola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paola, including Itabus, FlixBus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Paola takes 410 km and will cost you around £6. From Bari, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 435 km. Paola’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Paola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 54 km from Paola. The shortest flight to Paola from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paola, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paola to Naples takes 2h 54m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £39 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paola is called Paola, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paola is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 223 km from Paola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paola, including Itabus, FlixBus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Paola takes 410 km and will cost you around £6. From Bari, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 435 km. Paola’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Paola

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,838 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,638 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (330 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (137 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (311 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paola

Most booked hotels in Paola

B&B La Casa Rossa
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Sant'Agostino
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Villa Catalano
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£159+

Hiring a car in Paola

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Paola (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.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Paola (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.