Paola travel guide

Paola Tourism | Paola Guide

You're Going to Love Paola

With a population of 12 649, Paola 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 Paola to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Paola

Paola in June
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paola in June
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paola

Plane

Although Paola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 54 km from Paola. The shortest flight to Paola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paola, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paola to Naples takes 3h 08m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £38 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paola is called Paola, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paola is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 223 km from Paola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paola, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Paola takes 386 km and will cost you around £5. From Bari, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 435 km. Paola’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Paola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 54 km from Paola. The shortest flight to Paola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paola, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paola to Naples takes 3h 08m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £38 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paola is called Paola, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paola is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 223 km from Paola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paola, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Paola takes 386 km and will cost you around £5. From Bari, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 435 km. Paola’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Paola

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,719 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,514 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (325 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paola

Most booked hotels in Paola

B&B La Casa Rossa
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Sant'Agostino
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£41+
Villa Catalano
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£158+

Hiring a car in Paola

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Paola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paola, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Paola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paola, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.