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. Consider staying at least one whole day in L’Aquila to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit L’Aquila

L’Aquila in December
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
L’Aquila in December
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 Pescara Liberi (PSR), which is located 41 miles from L’Aquila. The shortest flight to L’Aquila from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving L’Aquila, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from L’Aquila to Florence takes 1h 18m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £12 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 Rome, which is about 56 miles from L’Aquila. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Avis, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to L’Aquila, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to L’Aquila takes 160 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 300 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 Pescara Liberi (PSR), which is located 41 miles from L’Aquila. The shortest flight to L’Aquila from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving L’Aquila, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from L’Aquila to Florence takes 1h 18m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £12 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 Rome, which is about 56 miles from L’Aquila. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Avis, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to L’Aquila, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to L’Aquila takes 160 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 300 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

AOIAncona Falconara
PSRPescara Liberi

Airlines serving L’Aquila

Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,096 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (394 reviews)
Volotea
Good (571 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (63 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (53 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of L’Aquila

Most booked hotels in L’Aquila

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La Compagnia Del Viaggiatore
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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My Suite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hotel Porta Rivera
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in L’Aquila

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.35. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in L’Aquila, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.27 and £24.35. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in L’Aquila, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.