Perugia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Perugia
With a population of 120.137, Perugia is a must-see destination in Umbria, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Perugia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Perugia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Perugia in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Perugia, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.
How to Get to Perugia
Plane
When flying to Perugia, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Perugia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Perugia. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Perugia Università is the busiest station in Perugia. Another popular train station is Perugia Capitini, located 2.9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 134 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Perugia takes 217 km and will cost you around £10. From Naples, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 475 km. The most popular bus station is Perugia Piazza Partigiani, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Perugia. Perugia Piazzale Umbria Jazz is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Perugia
Where to stay in Perugia
From 5-star hotels such as the Sina Brufani to great affordable options like the Hotel Ilgo, Perugia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Signa and Hotel Sant'Ercolano.
Where to stay in popular areas of Perugia
Most booked hotels in Perugia
Hiring a car in Perugia
Hiring a car in Perugia costs £41 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Perugia.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Perugia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.