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

Cefalù travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cefalù

With a population of 11,613, Cefalù is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cefalù has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cefalù

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Kalura - By Hotel Kalura (Via Vincenzo Cavallaro 13) and 22 Cucina Isolana (Via Porto Salvo, 67, Cefalù PA, Italy) are great picks.

When to visit Cefalù

Cefalù in November
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cefalù in November
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cefalù

Plane

Although Cefalù doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 83 km from Cefalù. 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 Cefalù from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Cefalù. The train journey from Cefalù to Catania takes 4h 26m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reggio Calabria, expect to pay about £21 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Cefalù is called Cefalù, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cefalù is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 313 km from Cefalù. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cefalù, including FlixBus, Bus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Cefalù takes 233 km and will cost you around £12. From Bari, the ticket costs about £67 for a journey of 1094 km.

Plane

Although Cefalù doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 83 km from Cefalù. 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 Cefalù from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Cefalù. The train journey from Cefalù to Catania takes 4h 26m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reggio Calabria, expect to pay about £21 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Cefalù is called Cefalù, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cefalù is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 313 km from Cefalù. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cefalù, including FlixBus, Bus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Cefalù takes 233 km and will cost you around £12. From Bari, the ticket costs about £67 for a journey of 1094 km.

Airports near Cefalù

CTACatania Fontanarossa
PMOPalermo Punta Raisi
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Cefalù

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cefalù

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cefalù

Most booked hotels in Cefalù

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Artemis Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hotel Kalura
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hotel Baia Del Capitano
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Hotel Tourist
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Acacia Resort Parco Dei Leoni
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hotel Santa Lucia Le Sabbie d'Oro
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Cefalù

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Cefalù (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.25 and £22.99. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cefalù, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Cefalù (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.25 and £22.99. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cefalù, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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