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

Giarre travel guide

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You're Going to Love Giarre

With a population of 24,138, Giarre is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Giarre deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Giarre

Giarre in September
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Giarre in September
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Giarre

Plane

Although Giarre doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 19 miles from Giarre. 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 Giarre from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Giarre. The train journey from Giarre to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salerno, expect to pay about £46 for a 8h 11m trip. The train station in Giarre is called Giarre Riposto, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Giarre is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 16 miles from Giarre. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Giarre, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Giarre takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

Although Giarre doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 19 miles from Giarre. 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 Giarre from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Giarre. The train journey from Giarre to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salerno, expect to pay about £46 for a 8h 11m trip. The train station in Giarre is called Giarre Riposto, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Giarre is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 16 miles from Giarre. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Giarre, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Giarre takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Giarre

CTACatania Fontanarossa
SUFLamezia Terme Intl
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Giarre

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 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)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Giarre

Most booked hotels in Giarre

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Ramo D'aria Etna Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Zash Country Boutique Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£291+
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Etna Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Giarre

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Giarre (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. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Giarre, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Giarre (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. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Giarre, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

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