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

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Pompei Tourism | Pompei Guide

You're Going to Love Pompei

With a population of 23,902, Pompei is a must-see destination in Campania, 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 Pompei has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pompei

If you’re looking for affordable options, Caupona (2 Via Masseria Curato) and Zi' Caterina (20 Via Roma) are great picks.

When to visit Pompei

Pompei in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pompei in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pompei

Plane

When flying to Pompei, you’ll arrive at Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Pompei include Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet. The shortest flight to Pompei from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pompei, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Pompei is called Pompei, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pompei is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 23 km from Pompei. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pompei, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Pompei takes 225 km and will cost you around £11. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Pompei. Pompei Pompei is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pompei, you’ll arrive at Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Pompei include Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet. The shortest flight to Pompei from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pompei, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Pompei is called Pompei, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pompei is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 23 km from Pompei. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pompei, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Pompei takes 225 km and will cost you around £11. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Pompei. Pompei Pompei is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pompei

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Pompei

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pompei

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £55 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pompei

Most booked hotels in Pompei

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Hotel Forum
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Towers Hotel Stabiae Sorrento Coast
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Hotel Royal Continental
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Hotel Del Sole
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Abalon Pompei Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hotel Casanova
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Pompei

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pompei (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 Pompei is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pompei (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 Pompei is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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