Parma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Parma
With a population of 146,299, Parma is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parma has to offer.
When to visit Parma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parma in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Parma, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Parma
Plane
When flying to Parma, you’ll arrive at Parma (PMF), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Parma. The train journey from Parma to Milan takes 0h 47m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about £66 for a 17h 27m trip. The train station in Parma is called Parma, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Parma is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 72 miles from Parma. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Parma, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Parma takes 80 miles and will cost you around £12. From Milan, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Parma Parcheggio Scambiatore Nord, located 3 miles from the city centre of Parma. Parma Area Servizio S. Martino is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Parma
Where to stay in Parma
Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Parma
Most booked hotels in Parma
Hiring a car in Parma
Hiring a car in Parma costs £47 per day, on average, or £141 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Parma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Parma is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500L or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.