Ferrara travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ferrara
With a population of 92.802, Ferrara is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ferrara has to offer.
When to visit Ferrara
How to Get to Ferrara
Plane
Although Ferrara doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 42 km from Ferrara. The shortest flight to Ferrara from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ferrara, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Ferrara to Milan takes 1h 04m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about £12 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Ferrara Pontelagoscuro is the busiest station in Ferrara. Another popular train station is Ferrara Gaibanella, located 7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ferrara is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 203 km from Ferrara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ferrara, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Forlì, the bus ride to Ferrara takes 89 km and will cost you around £6. From Florence, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 121 km. The most popular bus station is Ferrara Autogrill Po est, located 7 km from the city centre of Ferrara. Ferrara Uscita A13 is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Ferrara
Where to stay in Ferrara
Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ferrara
Most booked hotels in Ferrara
Hiring a car in Ferrara
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Ferrara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38. The most frequently booked car type in Ferrara is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.