Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Bari

If you’re looking for affordable options, L'Altra Bari Napoli (25-27-29 Via N.Tridente) and Norcineria Ceralacca (95 Via Abbrescia) are great picks.

When to visit Bari

Bari in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bari in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star 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 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bari, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bari to Rome takes 4h 14m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ancona, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 50m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Bari Centrale is the busiest station in Bari. Another popular train station is Bari Parco Sud, located 2.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bari is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 220 km from Bari. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galdierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bari, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Bari takes 129 km and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Bari. Bari Porto is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Bari, you’ll arrive at Bari Airport (Palese) (BRI), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bari, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bari to Rome takes 4h 14m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ancona, expect to pay about £17 for a 4h 50m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Bari Centrale is the busiest station in Bari. Another popular train station is Bari Parco Sud, located 2.3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bari is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 220 km from Bari. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galdierirent, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bari, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Foggia, the bus ride to Bari takes 129 km and will cost you around £24. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Bari Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Bari. Bari Porto is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bari

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Bari

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,120 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,830 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,421 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,704 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bari

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bari, with prices from £12 to £854 per night. Murat is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bari are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bari

Most booked hotels in Bari

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S. Martin Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Nicolaus Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hotel Excelsior Bari
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Bari
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Hotel Majesty Bari
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Barion Hotel & Congressi
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Bari

Hiring a car in Bari costs £34 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Bari.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.28 and £24.37. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bari costs £34 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Bari.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.28 and £24.37. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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