Taranto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Taranto
With a population of 181,082, Taranto is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taranto has to offer.
When to visit Taranto
How to Get to Taranto
Plane
Although Taranto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 64 km from Taranto. The shortest flight to Taranto from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Taranto, followed by Train. The train journey from Taranto to Rome takes 5h 05m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ancona, expect to pay about £30 for a 5h 57m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Taranto is the busiest station in Taranto. Another popular train station is Taranto Nasisi, located 10 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Taranto is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 257 km from Taranto. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taranto, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Taranto takes 161 km and will cost you around £16. From Rome, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 716 km. The most popular bus station is Taranto Ginosa, located 33 km from the city centre of Taranto. Taranto Porto Mercantile is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Taranto
Where to stay in Taranto
Average rates range from around £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £281 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Taranto
Most booked hotels in Taranto
Hiring a car in Taranto
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Taranto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Taranto is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.