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Agrigento travel guide

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You're Going to Love Agrigento

With a population of 32,514, Agrigento is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Agrigento deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Agrigento

Tour Agrigento to Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone
Tours•Private Tour

When to visit Agrigento

Agrigento in November
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agrigento in November
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Agrigento

Plane

Although Agrigento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 65 miles from Agrigento. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Agrigento from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Agrigento. The train journey from Agrigento to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £28 for a 7h 50m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Agrigento Centrale is the busiest station in Agrigento. Another popular train station is Agrigento Tempio Vulcano, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Agrigento is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 84 miles from Agrigento. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Agrigento, including FlixBus, Bus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Agrigento takes 145 miles and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 475 miles. The most popular bus station is Agrigento Villaggio Mosè, located 3 miles from the city centre of Agrigento. Agrigento Piazzale Rosselli is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Agrigento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 65 miles from Agrigento. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Agrigento from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Agrigento. The train journey from Agrigento to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £28 for a 7h 50m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Agrigento Centrale is the busiest station in Agrigento. Another popular train station is Agrigento Tempio Vulcano, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Agrigento is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 84 miles from Agrigento. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Agrigento, including FlixBus, Bus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Agrigento takes 145 miles and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 475 miles. The most popular bus station is Agrigento Villaggio Mosè, located 3 miles from the city centre of Agrigento. Agrigento Piazzale Rosselli is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Agrigento

CTACatania Fontanarossa
PMOPalermo Punta Raisi
TPSTrapani Birgi

Airlines serving Agrigento

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agrigento

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Agrigento

Most booked hotels in Agrigento

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Villa Athena Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£287+
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Doric Eco Boutique Resort & Spa - Sicily
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£258+
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Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hotel della Valle
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Dioscuri Bay Palace
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£86+
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Hotel Tre Torri
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Agrigento

Hiring a car in Agrigento costs £65 per day, on average, or £130 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Palermo Punta Raisi.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Agrigento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agrigento, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Agrigento costs £65 per day, on average, or £130 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Palermo Punta Raisi.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Agrigento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agrigento, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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