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

Padua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Padua

With a population of 203,725, Padua is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Padua has to offer.

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When to visit Padua

Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Padua

Plane

Although Padua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which is located 23 miles from Padua. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Padua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 131 miles from Padua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Plane

Although Padua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which is located 23 miles from Padua. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Padua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 131 miles from Padua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

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 Padua

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £35 to £324 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Padua

Most booked hotels in Padua

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Savhotel Mantegna Padova
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Terme Mioni Pezzato
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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Hotel President Terme
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£185+
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Hotel Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hotello Padova
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Padua (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 £26.99. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £29 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.69 per litre in Padua (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 £26.99. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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