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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Merano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merano

With a population of 33,453, Merano is a must-see destination in Trentino-Alto Adige, 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 Merano has to offer.

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When to visit Merano

Merano in March
Estimated hotel price
£160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merano in March
Estimated hotel price
£160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merano

Plane

When flying to Merano, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 88 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Merano from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Merano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Merano to Rome takes 3h 13m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 56m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Merano Maia B. Untermais is the busiest station in Merano. Another popular train station is Merano Meran, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Merano is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 125 miles from Merano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Merano takes 80 miles and will cost you around £14. From Milan, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles. Merano’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Merano, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 88 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Merano from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Merano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Merano to Rome takes 3h 13m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 56m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Merano Maia B. Untermais is the busiest station in Merano. Another popular train station is Merano Meran, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Merano is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 125 miles from Merano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Merano takes 80 miles and will cost you around £14. From Milan, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles. Merano’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Merano

VRNVerona
BGYBergamo Orio Al Serio
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Merano

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
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Where to stay in Merano

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £380 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merano

Most booked hotels in Merano

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Quellenhof Luxury Resort Passeier
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£514+
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Hotel Ansitz Plantiz
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£189+
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Hotel Schwarzschmied
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£250+
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Martinerhof's Brauhotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Airporthotel Verona Congress & Relax
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hotel Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Hiring a car in Merano

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Merano (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 Merano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Merano (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 Merano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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