Siracusa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Siracusa
With a population of 97,472, Siracusa is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siracusa has to offer.
Where to Eat in Siracusa
If you’re looking for affordable options, aLevante (5 Largo della Gancia) and PUROS Ristorante Pizzeria food & drinks (Puros Food&Drink) are great picks.
When to visit Siracusa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Siracusa in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Siracusa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Siracusa
Plane
Although Siracusa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 48 km from Siracusa. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Siracusa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Siracusa. The train journey from Siracusa to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £28 for a 6h 58m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Siracusa is the busiest station in Siracusa. Another popular train station is Siracusa Fontane Bianche, located 13 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Siracusa is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 51 km from Siracusa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siracusa, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Siracusa takes 233 km and will cost you around £17. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 370 km. The most popular bus station is Siracusa Via Von Platen, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Siracusa. Siracusa Viale Teracati is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Siracusa
Where to stay in Siracusa
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa to great affordable options like the Casa Cristina, Siracusa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siracusa
Most booked hotels in Siracusa
Hiring a car in Siracusa
Hiring a car in Siracusa costs £44 per day, on average, or £177 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Catania Fontanarossa.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Siracusa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.67 and £26.22. The most frequently booked car type in Siracusa is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.