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

Palmi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palmi

With a population of 18,556, Palmi is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Palmi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Palmi

Palmi in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmi in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palmi

Plane

Although Palmi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 23 miles from Palmi. 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 Palmi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Palmi, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Palmi 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. The train station in Palmi is called Palmi, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Palmi is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 191 miles from Palmi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmi, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Palmi takes 465 miles and will cost you around £53. From Naples, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 470 miles.

Plane

Although Palmi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reggio Calabria Tito Menniti (REG), which is located 23 miles from Palmi. 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 Palmi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Palmi, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Palmi 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. The train station in Palmi is called Palmi, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Palmi is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 191 miles from Palmi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palmi, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Palmi takes 465 miles and will cost you around £53. From Naples, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 470 miles.

Airports near Palmi

CTACatania Fontanarossa
SUFLamezia Terme Intl
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Palmi

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 Palmi

Most booked hotels in Palmi

CapoSperone Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hotel Residence Arcobaleno
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£52+
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Grand Hotel Stella Maris Italia
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Palmi

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Palmi (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 Palmi is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Palmi (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 Palmi is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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