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

Grado travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grado

With a population of 6,767, Grado is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grado has to offer.

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When to visit Grado

Grado in March
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grado in March
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grado

Plane

When flying to Grado, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Grado from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Grado, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Grado to San Giuliano takes 2h 17m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grado is to pick up a car hire from Pisa, which is about 321 km from Grado. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Pisa.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grado, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Grado takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

When flying to Grado, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Grado from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Grado, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Grado to San Giuliano takes 2h 17m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grado is to pick up a car hire from Pisa, which is about 321 km from Grado. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Pisa.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grado, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Grado takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Grado

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Grado

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grado

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £251 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grado

Most booked hotels in Grado

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Riva Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Laguna Palace Hotel Grado
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£193+
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Grand Hotel Astoria
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Tre Camere
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Hotel Merano
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Sam Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Grado

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Grado (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 Grado is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Grado (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 Grado is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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