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How to get there
Where to stay
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Tropea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tropea

With a population of 6,489, Tropea is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tropea has to offer.

When to visit Tropea

Tropea in December
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tropea in December
Estimated hotel price
£18
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tropea

Plane

Although Tropea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 40 km from Tropea. 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 Tropea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Tropea, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Tropea to Rome takes 4h 22m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about £21 for a 6h 32m trip. The train station in Tropea is called Tropea, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tropea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 279 km from Tropea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tropea, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Catania, the bus ride to Tropea takes 426 km and will cost you around £21. From Bari, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Tropea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 40 km from Tropea. 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 Tropea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Tropea, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Tropea to Rome takes 4h 22m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Palermo, expect to pay about £21 for a 6h 32m trip. The train station in Tropea is called Tropea, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tropea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 279 km from Tropea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tropea, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Catania, the bus ride to Tropea takes 426 km and will cost you around £21. From Bari, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Tropea

CTACatania Fontanarossa
SUFLamezia Terme Intl
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Tropea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 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 Tropea

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £235 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Vittoria Tropea B&B and B&b Residenza Cardinale.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tropea

Most booked hotels in Tropea

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Borgo di Santa Barbara
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Baia Del Sole Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Hotel Villaggio Stromboli
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hotel Tropis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hotel Marinella
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Tropea

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Tropea (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 Tropea is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Tropea (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 Tropea is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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