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

Pescara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pescara

With a population of 116,596, Pescara is a must-see destination in Abruzzo, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pescara has to offer.

When to visit Pescara

Pescara in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pescara in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pescara in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 77 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pescara, with an average rainfall of 34 mm.

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How to Get to Pescara

Plane

When flying to Pescara, you’ll arrive at Pescara Liberi (PSR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pescara from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pescara, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pescara to Rome takes 3h 27m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £83 for a 4h 12m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Pescara Tribunale is the busiest station in Pescara. Another popular train station is Pescara San Marco, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pescara is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 179 km from Pescara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pescara, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Pescara takes 209 km and will cost you around £15. From Naples, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Pescara, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Pescara. Pescara Ovest is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pescara, you’ll arrive at Pescara Liberi (PSR), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pescara from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pescara, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pescara to Rome takes 3h 27m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £83 for a 4h 12m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Pescara Tribunale is the busiest station in Pescara. Another popular train station is Pescara San Marco, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pescara is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 179 km from Pescara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pescara, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Pescara takes 209 km and will cost you around £15. From Naples, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Pescara, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Pescara. Pescara Ovest is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pescara

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AOIAncona Falconara

Airlines serving Pescara

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
Voyage Air
Aeroitalia
Good (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pescara

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pescara

Most booked hotels in Pescara

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Best Western Hotel Parco Paglia
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hotel Maja
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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B&B Hotel Pescara
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hotel City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hotel Promenade
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£43+
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Phi Hotel Ambra
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Pescara

Hiring a car in Pescara costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Pescara Liberi.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pescara (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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pescara, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Pescara costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Pescara Liberi.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pescara (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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pescara, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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