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
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.
How to Get to Trapani
Plane
When flying to Trapani, you’ll arrive at Trapani Birgi (TPS), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trapani from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Trapani. The train journey from Trapani to Perugia takes 22h 27m and costs around £95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pescara, expect to pay about £96 for a 26h 07m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Trapani Fulgatore is the busiest station in Trapani. Another popular train station is Trapani, located 0.9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Trapani is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 144 miles from Trapani. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Catania.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Trapani using FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi. From Rome, the bus ride to Trapani takes 810 miles and will cost you around £101. From Naples, the ticket costs about £35 for a journey of 1050 miles. The most popular bus station is Trapani Via Giovanni Battista Fardella, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Trapani. Trapani Porto is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Trapani
Where to stay in Trapani
Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trapani
Most booked hotels in Trapani
Hiring a car in Trapani
Hiring a car in Trapani costs £26 per day, on average, or £103 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, 5% more expensive than at Trapani Birgi.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.55. The most frequently booked car type in Trapani is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.