With a population of 81,975, Como 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 Como has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) and Ristorante Antica Darsena (Ristorante Antica Darsena) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.
Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 24 miles from Como. The shortest flight to Como from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Genoa takes 1h 36m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 90 miles and will cost you around £5. From Verona, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 100 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £283 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Como costs £20 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.45 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.40 and £23.20. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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