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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Castel Gandolfo travel guide

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With a population of 3.694, Castel Gandolfo is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Castel Gandolfo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Castel Gandolfo

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

How to Get to Castel Gandolfo

Plane

When flying to Castel Gandolfo, you’ll arrive at Rome Ciampino (CIA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Castel Gandolfo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Castel Gandolfo, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Castel Gandolfo to Naples takes 2h 10m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Castel Gandolfo is the busiest station in Castel Gandolfo. Another popular train station is Castel Gandolfo Villetta, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castel Gandolfo is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 22 km from Castel Gandolfo. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castel Gandolfo, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Castel Gandolfo takes 257 km and will cost you around £10. From Florence, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Castel Gandolfo, you’ll arrive at Rome Ciampino (CIA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Castel Gandolfo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Castel Gandolfo, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Castel Gandolfo to Naples takes 2h 10m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 12m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Castel Gandolfo is the busiest station in Castel Gandolfo. Another popular train station is Castel Gandolfo Villetta, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castel Gandolfo is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 22 km from Castel Gandolfo. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Ok Mobility, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castel Gandolfo, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Castel Gandolfo takes 257 km and will cost you around £10. From Florence, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Castel Gandolfo

PEGPerugia Sant Egidio
PSRPescara Liberi

Airlines serving Castel Gandolfo

British Airways
Good (7,116 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Luxair
Good (59 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (365 reviews)
Transavia
Good (138 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,056 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
Aeroitalia
Good (42 reviews)
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Where to stay in Castel Gandolfo

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castel Gandolfo

Most booked hotels in Castel Gandolfo

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Atlantis Inn Castelgandolfo
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hotel La Culla del Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Villa Tuscolana
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hotel Castel Vecchio
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Lh Hotel Domus Caesari
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hotel Castel Gandolfo
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hiring a car in Castel Gandolfo

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Castel Gandolfo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.20 and £24.26. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Castel Gandolfo, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Castel Gandolfo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.20 and £24.26. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Castel Gandolfo, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

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