Merano travel guide

Merano Tourism | Merano Guide

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. Merano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Merano

Merano in February
Estimated hotel price
£127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merano in February
Estimated hotel price
£127
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Merano include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Merano from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Merano, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Merano to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 21m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merano, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Merano takes 85 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 105 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Merano include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Merano from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Merano, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Merano to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 21m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merano, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Merano takes 85 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 105 miles. Merano’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Merano

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merano

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £358 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merano

Most booked hotels in Merano

Hotel Ansitz Plantiz
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£203+
Airporthotel Verona Congress & Relax
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Aurora
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£141+
DB Hotel Verona Airport and Congress
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Best Western Plus Hotel Expo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Hotel Europa Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£136+

Hiring a car in Merano

Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.60 and £26.13. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Merano, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.60 and £26.13. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Merano, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.