Acireale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Acireale
With a population of 49 477, Acireale 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acireale has to offer.
When to visit Acireale
How to Get to Acireale
Plane
When flying to Acireale, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 18 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Acireale include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Acireale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Acireale. The train journey from Acireale to Rome takes 7h 13m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £41 for a 7h 19m trip. Located 1.5 km from the city centre, Acireale is the busiest station in Acireale. Another popular train station is Acireale Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina, located 6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Acireale is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 13 km from Acireale. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acireale, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Acireale takes 233 km and will cost you around £18. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 402 km.
Airlines serving Acireale
Where to stay in Acireale
Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £53 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Acireale
Most booked hotels in Acireale
Hiring a car in Acireale
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Acireale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acireale, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.