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

Como travel guide

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You're Going to Love Como

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.

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When to visit Como

Como in January
Estimated hotel price
£119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in January
Estimated hotel price
£119
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Como

Plane

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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 43m 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.

Car

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 Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Parma, the bus ride to Como takes 85 miles and will cost you around £14. From Turin, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 95 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.

Plane

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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 43m 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.

Car

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 Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Parma, the bus ride to Como takes 85 miles and will cost you around £14. From Turin, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 95 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.

Airports near Como

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Como

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,090 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,144 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Como

Most booked hotels in Como

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Bellavista Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Palace Hotel Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Hotel Vista Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Albergo Firenze
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hiring a car in Como

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.19 and £24.26. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.19 and £24.26. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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