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

Trapani travel guide

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You're Going to Love Trapani

With a population of 58.681, Trapani 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 Trapani has to offer.

When to visit Trapani

Trapani in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trapani in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trapani in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 65 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Trapani, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Trapani

Plane

When flying to Trapani, you’ll arrive at Trapani Birgi (TPS), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trapani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Located 15 km from the city centre, Trapani Fulgatore is the busiest station in Trapani. Another popular train station is Trapani, located 1.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trapani is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 232 km from Trapani. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Catania.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Trapani Porto, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Trapani. Trapani Via Giovanni Battista Fardella is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trapani, you’ll arrive at Trapani Birgi (TPS), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trapani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Located 15 km from the city centre, Trapani Fulgatore is the busiest station in Trapani. Another popular train station is Trapani, located 1.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trapani is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 232 km from Trapani. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Catania.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Trapani Porto, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Trapani. Trapani Via Giovanni Battista Fardella is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Trapani

PMOPalermo Punta Raisi
TPSTrapani Birgi
PNLPantelleria

Airlines serving Trapani

Lufthansa
Good (7,978 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,207 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trapani

Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trapani, with prices from £9 to £403 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trapani are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trapani

Most booked hotels in Trapani

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Hotel San Michele
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Il Carmine
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hotel Elimo
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Camere Di Ulisse
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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B&b Hotel Trapani Crystal
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hotel Villa San Giovanni
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Trapani

Hiring a car in Trapani costs £26 per day, on average, or £106 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Trapani.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Trapani (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.01 and £24.01. The most frequently booked car type in Trapani is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trapani costs £26 per day, on average, or £106 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Trapani.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Trapani (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.01 and £24.01. The most frequently booked car type in Trapani is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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