Bari travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bari
With a population of 277,387, Bari is a must-see destination in Apulia, 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 Bari has to offer.
When to visit Bari
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bari in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 65 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bari, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.
How to Get to Bari
Plane
When flying to Bari, you’ll arrive at Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 50m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bari, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bari to Rome takes 4h 24m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 48m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Bari Centrale is the busiest station in Bari. Another popular train station is Bari Palese-Macchie, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bari is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 137 miles from Bari. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Naples.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bari, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Miccolis. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Bari takes 100 miles and will cost you around £19. From Naples, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 170 miles. The most popular bus station is Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Bari. Bari Porto is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bari
Where to stay in Bari
From 5-star hotels such as the JR Hotels Bari Grande Albergo delle Nazioni to great affordable options like the Hotel Adria, Bari offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bari, with prices from £12 to £474 per night. Murat is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bari are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bari
Most booked hotels in Bari
Hiring a car in Bari
Hiring a car in Bari costs £28 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Bari Palese.
Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Bari (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.54 and £23.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bari is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Crossover or similar) is, on average, 95% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.