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Otranto travel guide

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You're Going to Love Otranto

With a population of 4.914, Otranto is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Otranto has to offer.

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When to visit Otranto

Otranto in March
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Otranto in March
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Otranto in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Otranto, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Otranto

Plane

Although Otranto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 73 km from Otranto. The shortest flight to Otranto from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Otranto, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Otranto to Rome takes 5h 28m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £16 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Otranto is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 173 km from Otranto. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Otranto, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Otranto takes 161 km and will cost you around £21. From Naples, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 513 km. Otranto’s bus station is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Otranto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 73 km from Otranto. The shortest flight to Otranto from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Otranto, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Otranto to Rome takes 5h 28m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £16 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Otranto is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 173 km from Otranto. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Bari.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Otranto, including Itabus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Bari, the bus ride to Otranto takes 161 km and will cost you around £21. From Naples, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 513 km. Otranto’s bus station is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Otranto

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale

Airlines serving Otranto

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
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Where to stay in Otranto

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £236 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Otranto

Most booked hotels in Otranto

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Borgo Mulino a Vento - Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hotel Miramare
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Vittoria Resort Pool & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Relais Valle dell'Idro
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Basiliani - Cdshotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Otranto

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Otranto (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.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Otranto (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.

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