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

Padua travel guide

Padua Tourism | Padua Guide

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Padua has to offer.

Article

Where to Eat in Padua

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sun Sushi (145 Via Battaglia) and Serafina Padova (Piazza delle Erbe 18) are great picks.

When to visit Padua

Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£59
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Verona takes 1h 20m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trieste, expect to pay about £15 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Verona takes 1h 20m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trieste, expect to pay about £15 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

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)
Show more

Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £98 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £28 to £558 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Padua

Most booked hotels in Padua

See all
Crowne Plaza Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
View
Hotel Terme Venezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
View
Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
View
Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
View
Hotel Ariston Molino Buja
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
View
Abano Ritz Hotel Terme
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
View

Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £31 per day, on average, or £185 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £31 per day, on average, or £185 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Padua

Padua Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Padua city guide for the best Padua travel tips. To help you organise your Padua trip ideas, this Padua visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.