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

Catanzaro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Catanzaro

With a population of 78,970, Catanzaro is a must-see destination in Calabria, 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 Catanzaro has to offer.

When to visit Catanzaro

Catanzaro in May
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catanzaro in May
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Catanzaro

Plane

Although Catanzaro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 19 miles from Catanzaro. The shortest flight to Catanzaro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catanzaro, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catanzaro to Rome takes 3h 57m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £65 for a 6h 45m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Catanzaro Catanzaro Central Station is the busiest station in Catanzaro. Another popular train station is Catanzaro Sala, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Catanzaro is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 184 miles from Catanzaro. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catanzaro, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Catanzaro takes 265 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bari, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 325 miles. The most popular bus station is Catanzaro Benny Hotel, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Catanzaro. Catanzaro Ospedale is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Catanzaro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 19 miles from Catanzaro. The shortest flight to Catanzaro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Catanzaro, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Catanzaro to Rome takes 3h 57m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £65 for a 6h 45m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Catanzaro Catanzaro Central Station is the busiest station in Catanzaro. Another popular train station is Catanzaro Sala, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Catanzaro is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 184 miles from Catanzaro. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catanzaro, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Catanzaro takes 265 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bari, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 325 miles. The most popular bus station is Catanzaro Benny Hotel, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Catanzaro. Catanzaro Ospedale is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Catanzaro

SUFLamezia Terme Intl
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti
CRVCrotone

Airlines serving Catanzaro

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Catanzaro

Most booked hotels in Catanzaro

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Hotel Niagara
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hotel Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Perla del Porto
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hotel Guglielmo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Grand Hotel Paradiso
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Catanzaro

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Catanzaro (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. The most frequently booked car type in Catanzaro is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Catanzaro (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. The most frequently booked car type in Catanzaro is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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