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

Augusta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Augusta

With a population of 30,723, Augusta 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Augusta has to offer.

When to visit Augusta

Augusta in November
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Augusta in November
Estimated hotel price
£37
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Augusta

Plane

Although Augusta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 18 miles from Augusta. 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 Augusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Augusta. The train journey from Augusta to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salerno, expect to pay about £46 for a 8h 11m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Augusta is the busiest station in Augusta. Another popular train station is Augusta Megara-giannalena, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Augusta is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 20 miles from Augusta. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Augusta, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Augusta takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

Although Augusta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 18 miles from Augusta. 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 Augusta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Augusta. The train journey from Augusta to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salerno, expect to pay about £46 for a 8h 11m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Augusta is the busiest station in Augusta. Another popular train station is Augusta Megara-giannalena, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Augusta is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 20 miles from Augusta. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Augusta, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Augusta takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Augusta

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Augusta

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Augusta

Hiring a car in Augusta

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Augusta (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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Augusta, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Augusta (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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Augusta, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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