Avola travel guide
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You're Going to Love Avola
With a population of 28.666, Avola 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avola has to offer.
When to visit Avola
How to Get to Avola
Plane
Although Avola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Comiso (CIY), which is located 48 km from Avola. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Avola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Avola, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Avola to Palermo takes 5h 28m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £58 for a 7h 13m trip. The train station in Avola is called Avola, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Avola is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 66 km from Avola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avola, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Avola takes 233 km and will cost you around £13. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 402 km.
Airlines serving Avola
Where to stay in Avola
Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avola
Most booked hotels in Avola
Hiring a car in Avola
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Avola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Avola is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.