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 Rent Smart 24 and Goldcar Rental SP, 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 Rent Smart 24 and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £36 to £317 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 11% 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)
£81+
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Bypillow Grand Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hotel Terme Venezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Plaza Hotel Abano Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hotello Padova
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £30 per day, on average, or £91 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £30 per day, on average, or £91 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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