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. Formia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Formia

Formia in November
Estimated hotel price
£28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Formia in November
Estimated hotel price
£28
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 70 km from Formia. 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 26m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 07m trip. The train station in Formia is called Formia Gaeta, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Formia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 118 km from Formia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formia, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Afragola, the bus ride to Formia takes 217 km and will cost you around £5. From Salerno, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Formia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 70 km from Formia. 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 26m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 07m trip. The train station in Formia is called Formia Gaeta, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Formia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 118 km from Formia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Formia, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Afragola, the bus ride to Formia takes 217 km and will cost you around £5. From Salerno, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Formia

NAPNaples
PSRPescara Liberi

Airlines serving Formia

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,974 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Formia

Most booked hotels in Formia

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Grand Hotel Le Rocce
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Summit Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Hotel Gajeta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£164+
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Hotel Mirasole International
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Bajamar Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Formia

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.75 and £26.34. The most frequently booked car type in Formia is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.75 and £26.34. The most frequently booked car type in Formia is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.