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

Formia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Formia

With a population of 28,521, Formia is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Formia has to offer.

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When to visit Formia

Formia in February
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formia in February
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Formia

Plane

Although Formia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 44 miles from Formia. Rome All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Formia from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Formia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Formia to Florence takes 1h 18m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £12 for a 1h 20m trip. The train station in Formia is called Formia Gaeta, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Formia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 73 miles from Formia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Avis, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formia, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to Formia takes 160 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

Although Formia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 44 miles from Formia. Rome All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Formia from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Formia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Formia to Florence takes 1h 18m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £12 for a 1h 20m trip. The train station in Formia is called Formia Gaeta, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Formia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 73 miles from Formia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Avis, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formia, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to Formia takes 160 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Formia

NAPNaples
PSRPescara Liberi

Airlines serving Formia

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formia

Most booked hotels in Formia

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Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hotel Gajeta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hotel Mirasole International
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Kora Park Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Grande Albergo Miramare
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Bajamar Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Formia

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Formia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.08 and £24.11. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Formia, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Formia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.08 and £24.11. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Formia, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.