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 4 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
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£56
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, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Bologna takes 1h 36m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 13m 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 Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 90 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 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. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Bologna takes 1h 36m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 13m 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 Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 90 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £28 to £798 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 4% 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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Hotel Mioni Pezzato
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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Hotel Giotto
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hotel Terme Delle Nazioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Maritan Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Galzignano Resort Terme & Golf - Hotel Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £20 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £20 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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