Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acireale has to offer.

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When to visit Acireale

Acireale in March
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acireale in March
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. The shortest flight to Acireale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Acireale. The train journey from Acireale to Palermo takes 5h 29m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £22 for a 7h 24m 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 U-Save and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acireale, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Acireale takes 233 km and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 451 km.

Plane

When flying to Acireale, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Acireale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Acireale. The train journey from Acireale to Palermo takes 5h 29m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £22 for a 7h 24m 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 U-Save and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acireale, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Acireale takes 233 km and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near Acireale

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Acireale

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acireale

Most booked hotels in Acireale

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Grande Albergo Maugeri
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Ibis Styles Catania Acireale
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Best Western Hotel Santa Caterina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Acireale

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.11 and £24.14. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acireale, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.11 and £24.14. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acireale, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.