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

Messina travel guide

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With a population of 219,948, Messina is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Messina has to offer.

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When to visit Messina

Messina in November
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Messina in November
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Messina in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 117 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Messina, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Messina

Plane

When flying to Messina, you’ll arrive at Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Messina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Messina, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Messina to Rome takes 6h 34m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £51 for a 8h 03m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Messina Fiumara Gazzi is the busiest station in Messina. Another popular train station is Messina Galati, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Messina is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 196 miles from Messina. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Messina, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Messina takes 465 miles and will cost you around £53. From Naples, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 470 miles. The most popular bus station is Messina Port, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Messina. Messina Viale Boccetta is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Messina, you’ll arrive at Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Messina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Messina, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Messina to Rome takes 6h 34m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £51 for a 8h 03m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Messina Fiumara Gazzi is the busiest station in Messina. Another popular train station is Messina Galati, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Messina is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 196 miles from Messina. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Messina, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Messina takes 465 miles and will cost you around £53. From Naples, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 470 miles. The most popular bus station is Messina Port, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Messina. Messina Viale Boccetta is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Messina

CTACatania Fontanarossa
SUFLamezia Terme Intl
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Messina

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 Messina

Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £43 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Messina

Most booked hotels in Messina

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Al Castello Luxury B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hotel Continental
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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E' Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hotel Milazzo
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hotel Royal Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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B&B Emmanuel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£27+
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Hiring a car in Messina

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Messina (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. The most frequently booked car type in Messina is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Messina (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. The most frequently booked car type in Messina is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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