Viterbo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Viterbo
With a population of 47,134, Viterbo is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Viterbo to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Viterbo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Viterbo in July, when the average temperature is 22 °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 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °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 Viterbo, with an average rainfall of 29 mm.
How to Get to Viterbo
Plane
Although Viterbo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rome All airports (ROM), which is located 66 km from Viterbo. The shortest flight to Viterbo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Viterbo, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Viterbo to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Viterbo Porta Romana is the busiest station in Viterbo. Another popular train station is Viterbo Grotte Santo Stefano, located 12 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Viterbo is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 65 km from Viterbo. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Viterbo, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and SIT Bus Shuttle. From Naples, the bus ride to Viterbo takes 241 km and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 314 km.
Airlines serving Viterbo
Where to stay in popular areas of Viterbo
Most booked hotels in Viterbo
Hiring a car in Viterbo
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Viterbo (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 Viterbo is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.