Scalea travel guide
Scalea Tourism | Scalea Guide
You're Going to Love Scalea
With a population of 9,344, Scalea is a must-see destination in Calabria, 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 Scalea has to offer.
When to visit Scalea
How to Get to Scalea
Plane
Although Scalea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 67 miles from Scalea. The shortest flight to Scalea from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 15m.
Train
Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Scalea, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Scalea 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 Scalea is called Scalea, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Scalea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 108 miles from Scalea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scalea, including Itabus, FlixBus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Scalea takes 255 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bari, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Scalea
Where to stay in popular areas of Scalea
Most booked hotels in Scalea
Hiring a car in Scalea
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Scalea (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. The most frequently booked car type in Scalea is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Jeep Renegade or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.