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Where to stay
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Piazza Armerina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Piazza Armerina

With a population of 17,736, Piazza Armerina is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Piazza Armerina to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Piazza Armerina

Piazza Armerina in July
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piazza Armerina in July
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Piazza Armerina

Plane

Although Piazza Armerina doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 39 miles from Piazza Armerina. 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 Piazza Armerina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Piazza Armerina. The train journey from Piazza Armerina to Palermo takes 5h 27m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £16 for a 5h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piazza Armerina is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 41 miles from Piazza Armerina. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piazza Armerina, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Piazza Armerina takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Piazza Armerina Piazza Marescalchi, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Piazza Armerina. Piazza Armerina Viale Generale Muscarà is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Piazza Armerina doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 39 miles from Piazza Armerina. 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 Piazza Armerina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Piazza Armerina. The train journey from Piazza Armerina to Palermo takes 5h 27m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £16 for a 5h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piazza Armerina is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 41 miles from Piazza Armerina. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piazza Armerina, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Piazza Armerina takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Piazza Armerina Piazza Marescalchi, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Piazza Armerina. Piazza Armerina Viale Generale Muscarà is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Piazza Armerina

CTACatania Fontanarossa
PMOPalermo Punta Raisi
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Piazza Armerina

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 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 (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Piazza Armerina

Most booked hotels in Piazza Armerina

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Hotel Al Ritrovo
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Villa Trigona
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Gangi
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Park Hotel Paradiso
4 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Piazza Armerina

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

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

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