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

Brescia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brescia

With a population of 184,826, Brescia is a must-see destination in Lombardy, 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 Brescia has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Brescia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Piantavigna (3 Via Trieste) and Hostaria Uva Rara (42 Via Foina) are great picks.

When to visit Brescia

Brescia in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brescia in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brescia

Plane

Although Brescia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 34 miles from Brescia. The shortest flight to Brescia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Brescia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Brescia to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Brescia is the busiest station in Brescia. Another popular train station is Brescia Borgo San Giovanni, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brescia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 50 miles from Brescia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brescia, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Brescia takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Brescia Via Orzinuovi (Ortomercato), located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Brescia. Brescia Metro poliambulanza is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Brescia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 34 miles from Brescia. The shortest flight to Brescia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Brescia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Brescia to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Brescia is the busiest station in Brescia. Another popular train station is Brescia Borgo San Giovanni, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Brescia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 50 miles from Brescia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brescia, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Brescia takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Brescia Via Orzinuovi (Ortomercato), located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Brescia. Brescia Metro poliambulanza is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Brescia

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
PMFParma

Airlines serving Brescia

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brescia

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brescia

Most booked hotels in Brescia

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Villa Fenaroli Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Novotel Brescia 2
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hotel Igea
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£56+
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Hotel della Volta
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Brescia

Hiring a car in Brescia costs £41 per day, on average, or £122 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Brescia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Brescia is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Brescia costs £41 per day, on average, or £122 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Brescia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Brescia is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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