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

L’Aquila travel guide

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You're Going to Love L’Aquila

With a population of 33,691, L’Aquila is a must-see destination in Abruzzo, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. L’Aquila deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit L’Aquila

L’Aquila in September
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
L’Aquila in September
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to L’Aquila

Plane

Although L’Aquila doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rome All airports (ROM), which is located 56 miles from L’Aquila. The shortest flight to L’Aquila from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving L’Aquila, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from L’Aquila to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 1h 20m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, L'Aquila is the busiest station in L’Aquila. Another popular train station is L’Aquila Sassa Tornimparte, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to L’Aquila is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 113 miles from L’Aquila. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to L’Aquila, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to L’Aquila takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is L’Aquila Questura, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of L’Aquila. L’Aquila Via Collepretara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although L’Aquila doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rome All airports (ROM), which is located 56 miles from L’Aquila. The shortest flight to L’Aquila from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving L’Aquila, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from L’Aquila to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 1h 20m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, L'Aquila is the busiest station in L’Aquila. Another popular train station is L’Aquila Sassa Tornimparte, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to L’Aquila is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 113 miles from L’Aquila. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to L’Aquila, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to L’Aquila takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is L’Aquila Questura, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of L’Aquila. L’Aquila Via Collepretara is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near L’Aquila

PEGPerugia Sant Egidio
AOIAncona Falconara

Airlines serving L’Aquila

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
Voyage Air
Aeroitalia
Good (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of L’Aquila

Most booked hotels in L’Aquila

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My Suite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hotel La Compagnia Del Viaggiatore
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hotel Federico II
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hotel Residence Azzurro
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in L’Aquila

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in L’Aquila (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in L’Aquila, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in L’Aquila (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in L’Aquila, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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