Formia travel guide

Formia Tourism | Formia Guide

You're Going to Love Formia

With a population of 28,521, Formia is a must-see destination in Lazio, 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 Formia has to offer.

When to visit Formia

Formia in February
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formia in February
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Formia

Plane

Although Formia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 44 miles from Formia. The shortest flight to Formia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Formia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Formia to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. The train station in Formia is called Formia Gaeta, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Formia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 73 miles from Formia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formia, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and SIT Bus Shuttle. From Naples, the bus ride to Formia takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Formia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 44 miles from Formia. The shortest flight to Formia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Formia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Formia to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. The train station in Formia is called Formia Gaeta, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Formia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 73 miles from Formia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formia, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and SIT Bus Shuttle. From Naples, the bus ride to Formia takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Formia

Airlines serving Formia

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,719 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
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Where to stay in Formia

Average rates range from around £57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Formia

Most booked hotels in Formia

Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Hotel Gajeta
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Kora Park Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Hotel Mirasole International
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£83+
Grande Albergo Miramare
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£82+
Bajamar Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Formia

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Formia (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 Formia is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Formia (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 Formia is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.