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 February
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bari in February
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bari, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bari to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 14m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Bari Centrale is the busiest station in Bari. Another popular train station is Bari Parco Sud, located 1.4 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 Ace and Budget, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bari, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Bari takes 100 miles and will cost you around £18. From Naples, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 185 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.

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 2h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bari, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bari to Brindisi takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 14m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Bari Centrale is the busiest station in Bari. Another popular train station is Bari Parco Sud, located 1.4 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 Ace and Budget, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bari, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Brindisi, the bus ride to Bari takes 100 miles and will cost you around £18. From Naples, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 185 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.

Airports near Bari

BDSBrindisi Papola Casale
BRIBari Palese
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Bari

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,082 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 Room 56, Bari offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bari, with prices from £12 to £820 per night. Murat is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bari are about 29% 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)
£63+
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The Nicolaus Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hotel Excelsior Bari
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hotel A-14
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Parco dei Principi Hotel Congress & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Mercure Villa Romanazzi Carducci Bari
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hiring a car in Bari

Hiring a car in Bari costs £28 per day, on average, or £112 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bari costs £28 per day, on average, or £112 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Bari Palese.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Bari

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Budget

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