Sfax is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Sfax works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Sfax, covering a range of budgets. 5 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Sfax, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €40/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Mahdia, 130 km |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Sfax starts at around €40 per night, with a typical rate near €64 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Hotel Donia Sfax, 3-star, guest rating 10 from 3 reviews, from €44 per night
- Ibis Sfax, 3-star, guest rating 9.4 from 765 reviews, from €40 per night
- Borj Dhiafa, 5-star, guest rating 9.1 from 643 reviews, from €64 per night
- BUSINESS HOTEL SFAX, 4-star, guest rating 8.7 from 447 reviews, from €72 per night
- Concorde Sfax Centre, 4-star, guest rating 8.1 from 262 reviews, from €46 per night
Day trips & routes
- Mahdia — about 130 km, 1h 55m drive
- Monastir — about 136 km, 1h 54m drive
- Sousse — about 134 km, 1h 46m drive
- Port El Kantaoui — about 154 km, 1h 54m drive
- Hammamet — about 206 km, 2h 19m drive
Fastest option is Mahdia: 1h 55m by car.
Getting there and around
Sfax has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 5 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Sfax is around €64, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Sfax you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 5 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Tunisia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.