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.
Activities & attractions in Como
Tours
Where to Eat in Como
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Antica Darsena (Ristorante Antica Darsena) and CO.MO Bar & Bistrot (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) are great picks.
When to visit Como
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.
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 Liverpool and takes around 2h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 0h 50m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 02m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Verona, the bus ride to Como takes 85 miles and will cost you around £8. From Turin, the ticket costs about £5 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.
Airlines serving Como
Where to stay in Como
Average rates range from around £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £286 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Hiring a car in Como
Hiring a car in Como costs £26 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.57 and £26.09. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.