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Cosenza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cosenza

With a population of 63,852, Cosenza is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cosenza has to offer.

When to visit Cosenza

Cosenza in March
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cosenza in March
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cosenza

Plane

Although Cosenza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 27 miles from Cosenza. The shortest flight to Cosenza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cosenza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cosenza to Rome takes 3h 57m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £65 for a 6h 45m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Cosenza is the busiest station in Cosenza. Another popular train station is Cosenza Campanella, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cosenza is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 150 miles from Cosenza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cosenza, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Cosenza takes 265 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bari, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 325 miles. The most popular bus station is Cosenza Via Guglielmo Marconi, located 4 miles from the city centre of Cosenza. Cosenza Autostazione is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Cosenza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 27 miles from Cosenza. The shortest flight to Cosenza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cosenza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cosenza to Rome takes 3h 57m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £65 for a 6h 45m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Cosenza is the busiest station in Cosenza. Another popular train station is Cosenza Campanella, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cosenza is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 150 miles from Cosenza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cosenza, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Cosenza takes 265 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bari, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 325 miles. The most popular bus station is Cosenza Via Guglielmo Marconi, located 4 miles from the city centre of Cosenza. Cosenza Autostazione is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Cosenza

SUFLamezia Terme Intl
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti
CRVCrotone

Airlines serving Cosenza

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
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Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Ryanair
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Ethiopian Air
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easyJet
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Air Europa
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China Eastern
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Where to stay in Cosenza

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £54 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cosenza

Most booked hotels in Cosenza

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Ariha Hotel Cosenza
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hotel Europa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Italiana Hotels Cosenza
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Cosenza

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Cosenza (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 Cosenza is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Cosenza (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 Cosenza is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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