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 December
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in December
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair 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 46m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 2h 03m 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 Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 85 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 129 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 British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair 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 46m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 2h 03m 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 Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Bus and GoOpti. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 85 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 129 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £28 to £570 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Padua

Most booked hotels in Padua

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Crowne Plaza Padova By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hotel Terme Venezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Galzignano Resort Terme & Golf - Hotel Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.89.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.89.

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