Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bari has to offer.

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When to visit Bari

Bari in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£27
2 travellers
Flight to Bari
3 nights at hotel
Bari in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£27
2 travellers
Flight to Bari
3 nights at hotel

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.

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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 Bristol and takes around 3h.

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 Ace, among others, in Naples.

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 Bristol and takes around 3h.

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 Ace, among others, in Naples.

Airports near Bari

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Bari

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,773 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,267 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,241 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,393 reviews)
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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 £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bari, with prices from £30 to £190 per night. Murat is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bari are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bari

Most booked hotels in Bari

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The Nicolaus Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Parco dei Principi Hotel Congress & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Riva del Sole
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Bari
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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B&b Hotel Bari Rondò
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Barion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Bari

Hiring a car in Bari costs £27 per day, on average, or £107 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Bari is the Filorent Car Rental branch at Via Ermanno Pirè, 70132 Bari, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Bari.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.45 and £27.27. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bari costs £27 per day, on average, or £107 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Bari is the Filorent Car Rental branch at Via Ermanno Pirè, 70132 Bari, which is 6 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Bari.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.45 and £27.27. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Bari

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