Scalea travel guide

Scalea Tourism | Scalea Guide

You're Going to Love Scalea

With a population of 9,344, Scalea is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scalea has to offer.

When to visit Scalea

Scalea in November
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scalea in November
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scalea

Plane

Although Scalea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 67 miles from Scalea. The shortest flight to Scalea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Scalea, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Scalea to Rome takes 4h 21m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £55 for a 7h 23m trip. The train station in Scalea is called Scalea, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scalea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 108 miles from Scalea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scalea, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Scalea takes 240 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bari, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

Although Scalea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 67 miles from Scalea. The shortest flight to Scalea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Scalea, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Scalea to Rome takes 4h 21m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £55 for a 7h 23m trip. The train station in Scalea is called Scalea, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scalea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 108 miles from Scalea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scalea, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Scalea takes 240 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bari, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Scalea

Airlines serving Scalea

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,505 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (325 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (125 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Scalea

Most booked hotels in Scalea

Grand Hotel De Rose
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Hotel Village Club Santa Caterina
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£66+

Hiring a car in Scalea

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Scalea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Scalea is Compact (Cupra Formentor or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Audi A3 Sedan or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Scalea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Scalea is Compact (Cupra Formentor or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Audi A3 Sedan or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.