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

Mantua travel guide

Mantua Tourism | Mantua Guide

You're Going to Love Mantua

With a population of 39,260, Mantua is a must-see destination in Lombardy, 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 Mantua has to offer.

When to visit Mantua

Mantua in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mantua in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mantua

Plane

Although Mantua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 49 miles from Mantua. The shortest flight to Mantua from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Mantua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 81 miles from Mantua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Plane

Although Mantua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 49 miles from Mantua. The shortest flight to Mantua from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Mantua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 81 miles from Mantua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Airlines serving Mantua

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mantua

Most booked hotels in Mantua

Hotel dei Gonzaga , Mantegna Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Abbazia Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Hotel ABC Mantova
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Hotel Italia
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£52+

Hiring a car in Mantua

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Mantua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.24 and £26.98. The most frequently booked car type in Mantua is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Mantua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.24 and £26.98. The most frequently booked car type in Mantua is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.