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.
Activities & attractions in Bari
Tours
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 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.
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 Galdierirent and Ace, among others, in Naples.
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 £31 to £226 per night. Murat is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bari are about 4% more expensive 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 £23 per day, on average, or £91 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 9 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bari.
Expect to pay £1.81 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 £21.71 and £28.94. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bari, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.